Phacoemulsification needle
US9132033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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