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Liquid management in an ophthalmological device

US12220519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2017
Grant dateFeb 11, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/0612
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an ophthalmological device (99) which provides suction flushing, having an aspiration function and an infusion function, as well as a replaceable cassette (1) for such a device. It comprises an aspiration conveyor device (52) for motor-driven discharge of liquid from a surgical instrument (29) into a waste container (56). According to the invention, it also comprises an infusion conveyor device (36) for motor-driven supply of an infusion medium from an infusion container (30) to said surgical instrument (29).

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