Patent · US Expired

Multipolar corneal-shaping electrode with flexible removable skirt

US4381007A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1981
Grant dateApr 26, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M3/0283
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a multipolar probe using radiofrequency energy to reshape the cornea of an eye. The surface of the cornea is flushed continuously with a conductive coolant during operation.

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