Phacoemulsification needle

Details Phacoemulsification needle Phacoemulsification needle

2007-04-17

2007-04-17

DeSanto, Matthew (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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

With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating tissue

C604S264000, C606S107000, C606S169000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10806470

ABSTRACT:
The phacoemulsification needle according to the invention comprises a shaft, a tip disposed at a distal end of said shaft, the tip having a larger outer diameter than said shaft and an aspiration lumen extending through said shaft and said tip. The tip has an opening communicating with said aspiration lumen, a ball-shaped surface and a flat distal end comprising said opening. This needle can be used for removal of the cataract nucleus as well as for removal of the residual tissue.

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