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Ultrasonic surgical device

US4587958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1984
Grant dateMay 13, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2217/007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic oscillation device adapted for use in surgical operations includes, for the purpose of producing ultrasonic vibrations of an amplitude and power capable of exhibiting a satisfactory tissue shattering capacity in a wide field of living tissues, an ultrasonic oscillation section having a power amplifier circuit for adjusting the amplitude of its output without any difference in phase between the output and a feedback signal, and a starting impulse reducing circuit for reducing the impulse due to a transient current upon the starting of oscillation. Also, an ultrasonic transducer includes an electrostriction type transducer and a horn, and the horn forming a scalpel portion is provided with a suction opening adapted for irrigating an affected part operated on and its surrounding, floating shattered cellular pieces and sucking and removing the floating cellular pieces.

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