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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2006
Mario P. Gomez, St. Louis, MO (US);
Iidefonso Gonzalez, St. Charles, MO (US);
Dimas Joel Rullan, St. Charles, MO (US);
Mario P. Gomez, St. Louis, MO (US);
Iidefonso Gonzalez, St. Charles, MO (US);
Dimas Joel Rullan, St. Charles, MO (US);
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A phacoemulsification cannulaincludes a hubfor engagement with an ophthalmic surgical instrument. An elongated needlehaving a proximal endis attached to the hub. The cannulahas an aspiration lumenspanning a majority of a length of a needlefrom the proximal end towards a distal end. A venturi lumenis formed in the needle adjacent the distal end. The venturi lumenis in communication with the aspiration lumenso that fluid and tissue may be aspirated through the venturi lumenand the aspiration lumen