Thermal mode phaco apparatus and method

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1998-03-10

2000-07-04

Stright, Jr., Ronald K.

Surgery

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

With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating tissue

604 31, 604 35, 604 65, 604118, 606107, A61B 1720, A61M 100, A61M 3100, A61F 900

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ABSTRACT:
Control apparatus for an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece utilizes flow rates and temperature measurements as well as power provided to a handpiece for calculating an energy balance over a time interval and in response thereto, regulating power and/or fluid flow to and from the handpiece.

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