Medical suction and irrigation device handpiece
US9259519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device with a handpiece that provides enhanced comfort of use, maneuverability, and for a variety of hand-held options to the user. Embodiments of the invention include handpieces that include a grip panel comprised of a friction-enhancing material to facilitate gripping of the handpiece by an operator. In addition, embodiments of the invention include handpieces having a generally symmetrical configuration in order to facilitate grasping by an operator's left or right hand.
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