Capsulotomy forceps
US5167618A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M3/0279
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Forceps used for performing a capsulotomy have relatively movable blades, the distal ends of which carry downwardly-projecting, sharp cystotomes. A first portion of each blade adjacent its distal end extends in a generally horizontal direction and is joined to a second portion extending upwardly at an acute angle with respect to the first portion. The forceps blades may either be connected to a handle or a syringe. In the latter case, one of the blades has a fluid flow passage therein in communication with the interior of the syringe.
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