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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2002
Applicants:
Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Coto de Caza, CA (US);
Mark E. Steen, Chino Hills, CA (US);
Inventors:
Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Coto de Caza, CA (US);
Mark E. Steen, Chino Hills, CA (US);
Assignee:
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., Santa Ana, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Test apparatus for bi-manual phaco needle apparatus are provided which includes a chamber for establishing a fluidic circuit between an irrigation needle and an aspiration needle. A first inlet into the chamber is provided for establishing a sealed communication with the irrigation needle and a second inlet is provided for establishing a sealed fluid communication with an aspiration needle. The apparatus enables a method for testing bi-manual phacoemulsification apparatus and priming thereof.