Surgical instrument with transducer carrier assembly
US9763690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes an ultrasonic transducer, a body, and a transducer carrier assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to deliver energy through the surgical instrument to a surgical site. The body is operable to house the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer carrier assembly is in communication with the body and the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer carrier assembly is operable to enable the translation and/or the rotation of the ultrasonic transducer within the body.
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