Vitrectomy probe with adjustable cutter port size
US8888802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Vitrectomy probes and system related thereto are disclosed herein. The disclosure describes various example vitrectomy probes having an adjustable cutting port size. Various example features are described for adjusting the size of the cutting port. Further, the disclosure provides examples for adjusting the size of the cutter port while the vitrectomy probe is in operation.
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