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Vitrectomy probe with integral valve

US10918411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 2018
Grant dateFeb 16, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00544
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vitrectomy apparatus for performing an ocular surgery may include a vitrectomy probe body graspable by a user and a cutter extending from the body and comprising an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube may be moveable relative to the outer tube. The apparatus also may include an actuator within the body and configured to actuate the inner tube relative to the outer tube. A valve may be carried by the body and may be configured to selectively direct a pressurized fluid to the actuator to actuate the inner tube relative to the outer tube.

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