Irrigation sleeve for phacoemulsification apparatus

Details Irrigation sleeve for phacoemulsification apparatus Irrigation sleeve for phacoemulsification apparatus

1996-12-09

1998-11-03

Mendez, Manuel

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604 22, A61M 2500

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058301925

ABSTRACT:
An irrigation sleeve for use with a hand held portion of a phacoemulsification apparatus. The irrigation sleeve includes a base portion configured for removable attachment to the hand held portion of the phacoemulsification apparatus, an extending portion connected to the base portion and a passageway extending through the base and extending portions. Preferably, the irrigation sleeve is substantially rigid and at least the extending portion is made from a plastic material selected from the group consisting of polysulfone, polycarbonate, polyimide, and polyetherimide.

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