High intensity focused ultrasound device with a concave segment shaped transducer for eye treatment
US9517359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treatment of an ocular pathology characterized in that it comprises at least one eye ring (1) wherein the proximal end of said eye ring (1) is suitable to be applied onto the globe and a generator (2,17) to generate ultrasound beam fixed on the distal end of the eye ring (1), the generator to generate ultrasound beam presenting a concave segment shape conformed along a single curvature corresponding to a single direction wherein the concavity is designed to be tuned towards the eyeglobe.
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