Patent · US Expired

Collection container for ophthalmic surgical system

US4773897A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 1986
Grant dateSep 27, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3382
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The collection container has a reusable, autoclavable vessel with a resilient plastic reusable insert to which the aspiration instrument is connected. The insert incorporates a fluid passageway which may be blocked by squeezing action of a solenoid-type actuator. The insert includes a breakaway portion which is severed from the body of the insert during installation prior to use. This insert may also stay in place during autoclaving or cleaning.

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