Vitrectomy surgical apparatus
US9486358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00973
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor.
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