Flexible and steerable aspiration tip for microsurgery

Details Flexible and steerable aspiration tip for microsurgery Flexible and steerable aspiration tip for microsurgery

1992-02-28

1993-06-08

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...

606 1, 604 19, 604 27, 604 35, 604 95, 604281, 604902, A61B 1700, A61M 100

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052174654

ABSTRACT:
A flexible and steerable aspiration tip for microsurgery includes a tip portion, the configuration of which may be remotely altered to access different areas at a surgical site. The aspiration tip includes a flexible portion which includes a spring material therewith which may be configured in a relaxed and pre-curved state or, alternatively, a stressed and straight configuration. The aspiration tip may be combined with a handpiece assembly which includes means to remotely alter the configuration of the aspiration tip. Different surgical procedures can be formed with a single flexible and steerable aspiration tip which results in a reduction of trauma and stress to the surgical site by elimination of the use of several surgical instruments and complicated surgical techniques.

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