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Lacrimal probe

US6093198A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1997
Grant dateJul 25, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 13, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/00772
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The lacrimal probe 1 of the present invention comprising a tubular narrow holding member 2, and rods 3a, 3b which extend coaxially from both ends of the narrow holding member 2, being narrower than the narrow holding member 2. As a result, a lacrimal probe which is convenient to use, does not cause false ducts, and is difficult to bend, is obtained.

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