Dual mode vitrectomy surgical system
US9974689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00539
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ophthalmic surgical probe for treating an eye of a patient includes a body, a cutting element extending distally from the body (the cutting element having a sleeve member with a port at an end), an inner member disposed within the sleeve member (the inner member being movable axially with respect to the sleeve member to open and close the port), and an actuating element secured to the inner member (the actuating member configured for operation in both a resonant mode and a non-resonant mode).
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