Phaco thermal control system

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Mendez, Manuel A (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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

With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating tissue

Reexamination Certificate

active

07909792

ABSTRACT:
Control apparatus for an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece utilizes flow rates and temperature measurements as well as power provided to a handpiece for calculating a matrix of power level duty cycle combination that would not generate sufficient heat to create a burn in eye tissue and either prevent operation of handpiece in the matrix or alert a surgeon of such use.

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