Ultrasonic treatment apparatus
US7837699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic treatment apparatus includes a sheath having an opening at a distal end thereof; an ultrasonic transducer provided at a distal portion of the sheath and generating ultrasonic vibration; an ultrasonic transmission member connected to the ultrasonic transducer at a proximal end thereof, transmitting the ultrasonic vibration, and provided with a treatment part at a distal end thereof; a gripper moving to the treatment part and grasping the part to be treated between the gripper and the treatment part; a link member connected to the gripper and provided on a side of the ultrasonic transmission member; a manipulator part connected to a proximal end part of the link member to open and close the gripper; and a rigid member which the ultrasonic transducer is inserted into and secured to.
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