Package and method of use for managing excess laser fiber
Disclosed herein is a laser fiber surrounded by tubular package, the tubular package having a plurality of sections along a length of the tubular package, each of the plurality of sections connected to an adjacent section by a circumferential tear line, each of the plurality of sections including a length marking.
1 . A medical device, comprising:
a laser fiber defining a proximal end and a distal end, the laser fiber including a connector at the proximal end; and
a tubular package extending along the laser fiber, the laser fiber disposed within the tubular package, wherein:
the tubular package includes a number of sections along a length of the tubular package, and
adjacent sections of the number of sections are configured for separation from each other during use of the laser fiber.
2 . The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular package defines a coiled shape.
3 . The medical device according to claim 2 , wherein the tubular package is formed of a rigid material to maintain the coiled shape during use.
4 . The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular package is configured for securement to a laser system module during use.
5 . The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein:
the adjacent sections are coupled together via a frangible joint, and
the frangible joint is configured for separation by a clinician during use.
6 . The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the number of sections includes a length marking.
7 . The medical device according to claim 6 , wherein each length marking indicates a length of the laser fiber extending between the length marking and the connector.
8 . The medical device according to claim 6 , wherein each length marking is engraved or stamped onto the tubular package.
9 . The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the number of sections includes a separable seam extending longitudinally along the tubular package.
10 . The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the connector is disposed external to the tubular package.
11 . The medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular package is disposable.
12 . A method of managing an excess length of a medical laser fiber during a medical procedure, comprising:
coupling a connector of the medical laser fiber to a laser system, the medical laser fiber disposed within a tubular package, wherein:
the tubular package includes a number of sections, and
adjacent sections of the number of sections are configured for separation from each other during use of the medical laser fiber;
determining a desired length of the medical laser fiber for use in performing the medical procedure;
removing a portion of the tubular package to expose the desired length of the medical laser fiber; and
securing the excess length of the medical laser fiber to the laser system, the excess length disposed within the tubular package.
13 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein each of the number of sections includes a length marking.
14 . The method according to claim 13 , wherein each length marking indicates a length of the medical laser fiber extending between the connector and the length marking.
15 . The method according to claim 14 , wherein determining the desired length of the medical laser fiber includes using the length marking to determine a portion of the tubular package to be removed from the medical laser fiber.
16 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein removing the tubular package to expose the medical laser fiber includes separating one or more of the adjacent sections from each other.
17 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein removing the tubular package to expose the medical laser fiber further includes threading one or more number of sections off a distal end of the medical laser fiber.
18 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein one or more of the number of sections includes a separable seam extending longitudinally along the tubular package.
19 . The method according to claim 18 , wherein removing the tubular package to expose the medical laser fiber includes separating the separable seam of one or more of the number of sections to expose the medical laser fiber.
20 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein:
the tubular package defines a rigid coiled shape, and
organizing the excess length of the medical laser fiber includes maintaining the excess length of the medical laser fiber within the tubular package.
21 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein securing the excess length of the medical laser fiber to the laser system includes hanging the tubular package on a hook of the laser system.