Optical fibers with polyimide coatings for medical applications

Andrei A. Stolov; Brian E. Slyman; Debra A. Simoff; Adam S. Hokansson; R. Steve Allen; John P. Earnhardt

doi:10.1117/12.916858

28 February 2012 Optical fibers with polyimide coatings for medical applications

Andrei A. Stolov, Brian E. Slyman, Debra A. Simoff, Adam S. Hokansson, R. Steve Allen, John P. Earnhardt

Proceedings Volume 8215, Design and Quality for Biomedical Technologies V; 82150B (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.916858
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2012, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

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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Andrei A. Stolov, Brian E. Slyman, Debra A. Simoff, Adam S. Hokansson, R. Steve Allen, and John P. Earnhardt "Optical fibers with polyimide coatings for medical applications", Proc. SPIE 8215, Design and Quality for Biomedical Technologies V, 82150B (28 February 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.916858

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