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Vitrectomy probe with adjustable cutter port size

US8888802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2010
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2032

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  • 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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