System and method for modulated surgical procedure irrigation and aspiration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9545334
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12927631

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A method and apparatus for performing modulated fluid delivery and aspiration during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include delivering fluid and/or aspirating fluid in a modulated or pulsed manner during a surgical procedure, including applying fluid and/or aspirating fluid in connection with ultrasonic energy at a level and for a time period sufficient to induce transient cavitation. Fluid may be applied and/or aspirated at a timing sequence and duty cycle similar to or different from application of ultrasonic energy delivery.

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  • ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS INC.

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Kadziauskas, Kenneth E Coto de Caza, US 67 3683
Steen, Mark E Chino Hills, US 38 1890

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