Vitreoretinal instrument

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2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Lucchesi, Nicholas D. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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

Material introduced into and removed from body through...

C604S028000

Reexamination Certificate

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10672188

ABSTRACT:
An improved instrument for removing subretinal fluid and performing fluid exchanges in vitreoretinal surgery is disclosed. The instrument includes a cannula with a curved distal portion and a side port on the curved distal portion for aspirating subretinal fluid. The instrument also includes a second port for aspirating a second fluid from the vitreous cavity during a fluid exchange.

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