Optical Fibers for Biomedical Applications

Ben‐David, Moshe; Gannot, Israel

doi:10.1016/b978-012369406-5/50025-4

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“…[1][2][3][4] One highly useful characteristic of optical fibers is their ability to enter the tiny passageways and hard-to-reach areas of the human body. Hence most medical applications require optical fibers to be relatively small and flexible so as to negotiate the complex curved anatomy of central spaces of vessels in-vivo: such as arteries, veins, gastrointestinal tracts, bronchi, and urinary tracts.…”

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Optical fibers with polyimide coatings for medical applications

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Key properties of polyimide-coated optical fibers, unaged and exposed to various harsh environments, were investigated. The main intent was to model extreme conditions that can be encountered in medical applications of the fibers. A fiber designed by OFS showed good strength and was able to withstand exposure to extreme heat and humidity, multiple autoclave cycles, extended water soak and immersion in organic solvents. Similar fibers offered by other suppliers displayed shortcomings in some of the tested properties.

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