Method of manufacturing an ultrasonic tool
US6654999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49996
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic surgical apparatus for fragmenting and aspirating tissue is disclosed. The apparatus includes a handpiece which encloses a transducer, an aspirating tool, and a connector body connecting the aspirating tool and the transducer. The aspirating tool includes a elongated boy having a centrally located throughbore, a hexagon engagement portion, a threaded proximal end and a distal tip. Methods of manufacturing aspirating tools having small and large diameter throughbores adapted for use with a common handpiece are also disclosed.
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