Phacoemulsification transducer with rotatable handle

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1990-12-10

1992-11-10

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

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

With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating tissue

128 24AA, 406169, A61B 1720

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051620448

ABSTRACT:
A phacoemulsification transducer or probe utilizing ultrasonic frequencies to treat cataracts, including a rotatable handle to facilitate repositioning of the needle in the eye during surgery while maintaining a comfortable and secure grip on the instrument. The rotatable handle is comprised of a sleeve portion, irrigation tube and connector member. The sleeve portion is secured to the front of the main body of the probe and the connector member is attached to the distal end thereof.

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