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Liquefaction handpiece tip

US7967799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2005
Grant dateJun 28, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/3203
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical tip having a spacer or stand-off to keep the distal end of the tip from directly contacting delicate tissue, such as the posterior capsule. In addition, one or more bypass holes may be provided to help vent any excess pressure when the tip is near delicate tissue.

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