Infusion sleeve with leakage control
US9050167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0612
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An irrigation sleeve for a phacoemulsification needle has a collar to limit leakage of irrigating liquid in a direction forward of the sleeve when the sleeve is positioned on the needle. In one embodiment the sleeve and needle have mating grooves and ridges. In another embodiment an O-ring embedded in the sleeve forms a seal against the needle body.
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