Handpiece system for multiple phacoemulsification techniques
US6852092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320084
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A handpiece system for multiple phacoemulsification procedures is provided which includes a housing having a distal end adapted for sealably and releasably engaging a plurality of nose cones and a sonic generator disposed within the housing. A horn having a body connected to the sonic generator and a needle is provided for radiating sonic energy into an eye for fragmenting eye tissue. A plurality of nose cones are provided which are adapted for being sealably and releasably engaged with the housing and provide structure enabling varied phacoemulsification procedures.
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