Microsurgical system having isolated handpiece detection apparatus
US5964746A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments is disclosed. Particularly, the present invention includes an ophthalmic handpiece, such as an intraocular surgical scissors or forceps, which is electrically isolated from the electric power source for controlling electrical hardware by a transformer. In a preferred embodiment, the handpiece is removably attachable to the electric control handpiece and is interchangeable with other ophthalmic handpieces. Furthermore, an apparatus to detect the presence of the interchangeable handpiece when it is connected to the controlling electric hardware is provided.
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