Cataract extraction apparatus and method
US6733491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2009/00887
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for the removal of lens tissue includes a first handpiece having a laser emitting probe sized for insertion into a lens capsule and radiating a lens therein. The laser emitting probe includes a lumen for introducing irrigation fluid into the lens capsule. A second handpiece includes a vibrated needle for insertion into the lens capsule and emulsifying laser eradiated lens tissue. The vibrated needle includes a lumen therethrough for aspiration of emulsified lens tissue and irrigation fluid.
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