Vitrectomy probe with adjustable cutter port size
US9517161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00544
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Vitrectomy probes and system related thereto are disclosed herein. The disclosure describes various example vitrectomy probes having an adjustable cutting port size. Various example features are described for adjusting the size of the cutting port. Further, the disclosure provides examples for adjusting the size of the cutter port while the vitrectomy probe is in operation.
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