Medical machine for performing surgery and treating using ultrasonic energy
US3990452A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1975 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00745
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A machine for performing surgery and treatment utilizing ultrasonic energy wherein so as to obtain precise control of the operating frequency and eliminate unnecessary heating and loss of power the hand tool as well as the generator and power supply are designed after establishing the designed criteria of the particular medical tool required thus allowing coupling of energy into the tool in a very efficient manner. Means are also provided for assuring that dangerous transverse modes of the instrument used will not occur which can cause injury to patients. Several unique additional safety and construction features are also shown.
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