Redirecting electromagnetic radiation

摘要

Herein is described a side firing optical device for minimal output reflections (scatter) in a one-piece lateral output assembly within which a transmitting optical fiber conduit is disposed providing redirected electromagnetic radiation with operator control of the output beam characteristics. The herein disclosed lateral redirecting device permits ergonomic free rotation of the lateral output beam with positive orientation, provides focus-control of the output beam spot size and/or focus, and provides resposable components, both intraoperatively and interoperatively.

主权项

1. A lateral redirecting device comprising:
a lateral redirecting cap having a one-piece construction consisting of fused quartz and/or fused silica, including a guide section and an open-end section, the open-end section and the guide section divided by a lens, the open-end section including a bore which terminates at the lens, the open-end section shaped to receive a fiber optic cable, the guide section including a light path from the lens to a reflecting surface and then to a transmitting surface, the reflecting surface configured to direct electromagnetic radiation from the lens through the transmitting surface at a side of the lateral redirecting cap; the lateral redirected cap affixed to a cannula.