Blunt tipped ultrasonic trocar

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5449370
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08060897

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A blunt tipped trocar which uses ultrasonic energy in the form of vibrations to assist a user in penetrating tissue. In one embodiment of the invention, a feedback mechanism is provided which senses a variation in load on the trocar tip and adjusts the ultrasonic energy level of the vibrating tip in accordance with the load condition. Another embodiment of the invention provides a trocar with a self-contained ultrasonic generator.

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ETHICON ENDOSURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Vaitekunas, Jeffrey J West Chester, OH 33 11844

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