Vitrectomy probe with integral valve
US9924963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00544
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vitrectomy apparatus for performing an ocular surgery may include a vitrectomy probe body graspable by a user and a cutter extending from the body and comprising an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube may be moveable relative to the outer tube. The apparatus also may include an actuator within the body and configured to actuate the inner tube relative to the outer tube. A valve may be carried by the body and may be configured to selectively direct a pressurized fluid to the actuator to actuate the inner tube relative to the outer tube.
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