Patent ID: 8888378
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: A61B,G02B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: an optical fiber extending along a longitudinal axis and having a cladding layer, wherein a proximal end portion of the optical fiber is configured to receive electromagnetic radiation; a component having a bore in communication with a proximal opening of the component and a distal opening of the component, a portion of the cladding layer of the proximal end portion being in contact with the bore to define an interface such that electromagnetic radiation from the optical fiber and incident on the interface is substantially internally reflected, the optical fiber and the component collectively defining a launch connector; a holder having a proximal portion coupled to a proximal end portion of the launch connector; an alignment assembly extending distally of the holder and configured to prevent the optical fiber from bending away from the longitudinal axis, the alignment assembly defining a lumen extending therethrough, and a connector extending within the lumen of the alignment assembly and configured to receive the optical fiber; wherein the holder is further configured to receive a proximal portion of the alignment assembly therein and wherein the proximal portion of the alignment assembly includes a first diameter, the alignment assembly further including a second portion having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is different than the first diameter.