Surgical devices and methods of use thereof for enhanced tactile perception
US6969384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Featured are surgical devices that provide enhanced perceptual feedback to a medical practitioner in the form of e.g. tactile sensations or auditory feedback, and methods of use of the devices. The devices and methods of the present invention are particularly suitable for microsurgery applications including ophthalmic or neurosurgical procedures. Use of the present devices and methods will enhance user feedback, allowing for improved perception, thereby increasing performance, speed, and accuracy of surgical procedures.
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