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Phacoemulsification needle

US9132033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2008
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320098
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A phacoemulsification needle having a central, hollow passageway terminates in a straight, enlarged needle tip formed off-axis from the passageway, allowing the needle tip to move eccentrically when the needle is subjected to torsional vibratory motion.

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