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Neurosonic aspirator

US4136700A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1976
Grant dateJan 30, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 14, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M3/0279
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for use in surgically removing tumorous neurological tissue comprises a handpiece in which a tool tip vibrating transversely to its long axis in the ultrasonic range, is mounted an irrigation fluid outlet for introducing fluid adjacent the tool tip to flush the operative site, and a fluid inlet adjacent the tool tip for withdrawing a fluid mixture from the site.

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