Method, apparatus and system for a water jet
US10231867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B34/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A water jet instrument may be used for manually performing eye surgery such as, cataract, or perform micro-surgery (remove cartilage), or any emulsification technique. The water jet instrument may be manually controlled or controlled by a system with a robotic control. The water jet apparatus defines a jet cutting area that is based at least in part on a flow rate meter and a feedback loop.
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