Laser probe hand piece

Details Laser probe hand piece Laser probe hand piece

1995-06-12

1997-07-01

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 12, A61N 506, A61B 1736

Patent

active

056432500

ABSTRACT:
A laser probe hand piece for use in laser eye surgery is disclosed having a housing fiber optic energy being fiber housed therein. The housing includes a infusion port whereby irrigating solution can be infused into the eye to cool and irrigate the surgical area, and the housing also houses an aspiration means whereby fluid and excised tissue can be aspirated from the surgical field. The laser probe hand piece and associated console employ a feedback loop cutoff whereby the laser energy is cut off if the laser is not in contact with the target tissue.

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