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US 2014/0276377 A1Published application
Irrigation and aspiration sleeve for phacoemulsification
AssigneeJohnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
InventorsMatthew Chang, Branden J. Tarkeshian
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for a sleeve for use with a phacoemulsification handpiece, the sleeve having a body portion suitable for engaging a handpiece is disclosed. The tip portion of the sleeve may comprise at least one aspiration port and at least one rounded portion which may be suitable for use for surgery of the eye, and, more particularly, for use around the edge of a capsular bag.
Claims11
A sleeve for use during an ophthalmic procedure, comprising:
- a body portion having an attachment means suitable for engaging a handpiece having a proximal end and a distal end;
- wherein the handpiece comprises a needle assembly, wherein the needle assembly is a needle or a combination of a needle and a sleeve;
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- a tip portion comprising at least one aspiration port and at least one rounded portion suitable for use around an edge of a capsular bag;
- wherein the tip portion substantially surrounds the needle assembly.
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