Aspiration system for ophthalmic medical devices
US8092427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0612
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ophthalmic aspiration system that can be used with a hand piece and a vacuum source, is disclosed and claimed. The aspiration system includes a first tube that is connected to the hand piece and a second tube that is connected to a vacuum source. A filter assembly is connected to both tubes to filter out particles aspirated into the system. The second tube has an inner diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the first tube. The smaller second tube limits the amount of flow through the system to minimize vacuum surges caused by occlusions.
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