INTERSTITIAL LASER THERAPY KITS AND INTERSTITIAL LASER THERAPY CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

Items contained in an interstitial laser therapy kit are useable to perform a single interstitial laser treatment. The kit includes a laser probe cannula, a stylet, a thermal probe, two probe holders, and a removable optical fiber, sterilized and contained in a non-resealable plastic bag. A kit identifier is associated with the kit. The interstitial laser therapy kit is combined with an interstitial laser therapy apparatus to perform a single interstitial laser treatment. An interstitial laser therapy control system includes a thermistor controller, a microprocessor, and various electro-mechanical switches. The control system verifies that the interstitial laser therapy kit is valid based on a kit identifier. The microprocessor is configured to monitor temperatures detected by one or more thermistors and determine when to cease applying laser energy. An electro-mechanical shutter switch closes a shutter on the laser source. An electro-mechanical emergency stop button cuts off power to the laser source.