Disposable transducer seal

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2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3777)

Surgery: kinesitherapy

Kinesitherapy

Ultrasonic

C600S439000, C600S459000, C601S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07905844

ABSTRACT:
A transducer seal designed to seal an open aperture of a transducer housing for a therapeutic ultrasound procedure. The seal has a membrane, a retainer and a mating device for locking in place with the transducer housing. The membrane is essentially transparent to ultrasound energy while being stretched taut about the retainer. The transducer seal may be made in a disposable or re-usable form.

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