Connector for coupling an optical fiber tissue localization device to a light source
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May 21, 2002
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Oct 13, 1999
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A quick-connect coupling couples an optical fiber tissue localization device to a light source to cause the forward tip of the device to illuminate. The coupling can be quickly, easily, and reliably mounted to the fiber under operating room conditions. The coupling physically isolates the optical fiber from the light source while optically coupling the fiber to the light source, thereby preventing contamination of the light source by a contaminated optical fiber. The coupling is inexpensive to manufacture, such that the coupling is disposable after a single-patient use.
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