Surgical handpiece

- Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a right, rear perspective view of a surgical handpiece showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The handpiece of the present invention is used during microsurgery, particularly ophthalmic surgery, to irrigate and aspirate the surgical site. The handpiece is a hand-held surgical instrument that is connected to a control system through irrigation and aspiration tubings.

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Patent History
Patent number: D407488
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 29, 1998
Date of Patent: Mar 30, 1999
Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Inventor: Valentine P. Injev (Irvine, CA)
Primary Examiner: Pamela Burgess
Attorney: Jeffrey S. Schira
Application Number: 0/90,038
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)
International Classification: 2402;