Surgery – Instruments
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Jeffery, John A. (Department: 3742)
Surgery
Instruments
C600S587000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06969384
ABSTRACT:
Featured are surgical devices that provide enhanced perceptual feedback to a medical practitioner in the form of e.g. tactile sensations or auditory feedback, and methods of use of the devices. The devices and methods of the present invention are particularly suitable for microsurgery applications including ophthalmic or neurosurgical procedures. Use of the present devices and methods will enhance user feedback, allowing for improved perception, thereby increasing performance, speed, and accuracy of surgical procedures.
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de Juan, Jr. Eugene
Jensen Patrick S.
Corless Peter F.
Edwards & Angell LLP
Jeffery John A.
The Johns Hopkins University
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