Improved phacoemulsification handpiece

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A61F 9/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/32 (2006.01) A61F 9/007 (2006.01) A61M 3/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 19/00 (2006.01) A61B 19/02 (2006.01) A61B 19/08 (2006.01) A61M 1/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2128730

2128730 9315703 PCTABS00024 A surgical device is provided which emulsifies body tissue, irrigates the surgical site with a saline solution, and removes fluids and tissue, via aspiration from the surgical site. More specifically, a surgical handpiece (4) is provided which is particularly suited to be utilized for the removal of cataractous tissue from the eye. In order to prevent cross-contamination of tissue, the surgical device herein incorporates an easily detachable and disposable outer housing (15) to facilitate thorough cleansing of the irrigation solution path and reduce the time and effort required for such cleaning. Moreover, a secure sealing system (42) is provided in the area of the interface between the inner body portion of the handpiece and a stainless steel shell to prevent leakage and contamination of the irrigating solution.

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