Microfabricated structure to be used in surgery
US5728089A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R17/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microstructure suitable for use as a surgical instrument. The microstructure includes a silicon substrate having body and horn portions. The horn portion may include a blade with a forward edge. A piezoelectric actuator may be mechanically coupled to the body portion.
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