1986-12-02
1988-09-06
Truluck, Dalton L.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
30335, A61B 1732
Patent
active
047685093
ABSTRACT:
A surgical knife, particularly for use in radial keratotomy, comprises a blade, such as a diamond, which is movable for adjustment of the depth of cut by an invariant coupling to a micrometer mechanism, without provision for full retraction of the blade, and a removable protective end cap adapted to encompass the blade when the knife is not in use. The invariant coupling of the blade to the micrometer mechanism is via a mechanical linkage which incorporates a rotatable spindle having two axially separate screw-thread connections. The end cap is provided with holes for the passage of sterilizing fluid to and around the blade.
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Grosvenor Kenneth R.
Waldock David B.
Duckworth & Kent Surgical Instruments Limited
Medical Titanium Corporation
Truluck Dalton L.
Whelton Denise
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