An approach for sterilizing and reusing a fiber optic probe is disclosed. The fiber optic probe includes an input end having an axially projecting stem containing the input face of the fiber. Prior to sterilization, a cap member is mounted on the stem to prevent damage by the pressurized steam encountered...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5395360?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5395360 - Damage resistant sterilizable fiber optic probe assembly
