Cataract extraction apparatus and method with rapid pulse...

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2005-11-08

2005-11-08

Farah, A. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

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C606S004000, C606S012000, C606S107000, C606S128000, C604S022000

Reexamination Certificate

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06962583

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for the removal of lens tissue includes a first handpiece having a laser emitting probe sized for insertion into a lens capsule and radiating a lens therein. The laser emitting probe includes a lumen for introducing irrigation fluid into the lens capsule. A second handpiece includes a pulsed controlled vibrated needle for insertion into the lens capsule and emulsifying laser eradiated lens tissue. The vibrated needle includes a lumen therethrough for aspiration of emulsified lens tissue and irrigation fluid.

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