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Minimal pulsation ophthalmic probe

US9498378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2014
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/00763
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus for performing an ocular surgery may include an ophthalmic probe body having an inner cutting member at least partially disposed within and moveable relative to an aspiration tube within the probe body to facilitate flow of aspiration fluid. A motor within the body may be configured to actuate the inner cutting member relative to the aspiration tube.

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