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Flexible infusion line for ocular surgery

US7850680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2003
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An infusion source provides for a fluid supply and an irrigation line interconnecting the fluid supply with an irrigation lumen of an ocular handpiece. An accumulator is disposed in fluid communication with irrigation line and the irrigation lumen includes an expandable wall for enabling accumulation of fluid within the tubular member during occlusion of the aspiration lumen, and enhanced flow of the fluid of the irrigation lumen upon clearing of the occlusion.

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