Patent ID: 6213998
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A system for performing laser surgery comprising:a. a laser energy source remotely connected to a surgical probe assembly by a remote connect assembly, the remote connect assembly including a fiber bundle adapted to transmit laser pump energy from the laser energy source;b. the surgical probe assembly comprising a hand piece having a size and shape adapted for gripping, a chamber internal to the hand piece, the chamber enclosing a laser head, and a probe tip, the chamber being sealed against entry of moisture and dust; andc. the laser head operatively coupled to the fiber bundle to receive the laser pump energy whereby the laser pump energy causes the laser head to generate a beam of laser radiation at a predetermined wavelength and energy level, the beam of laser radiation optically coupled to and directed through the probe tip, the fiber bundle having an output end that is closely proximate to or in contact with an external coupling surface portion of the laser head, the output end of the fiber bundle covering substantially all of the coupling surface portion of the laser head.