Convertible phacoemulsification I/A sleeve and mechanical activation mechanism
US12257185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/774
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for provided a phacoemulsification surgery handpiece including a convertible sleeve for phacoemulsification surgery and irrigation/aspiration procedures. In a retracted state, the sleeve is in a desired relationship with the exposed portion of a phaco tip of the handpiece to support normal phacoemulsification surgery. In an extended state, the sleeve features a distally placed aspiration hole located forward from the distal end of a phaco tip to allow typical irrigation/aspiration procedures. A distal tip segment of the hand piece is overmoldedby polyimide materials having a split feature to allow egress of a phaco tip.
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