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Ultrasonic probe with isolated and teflon coated outer cannula
Assignee: Misonix LLC
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Filing: 1998-07-02
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2018-07-02
Abstract
Abstract An electronic surgical probe including an axially elongated member adapted to receive ultrasonic vibrations from an ultrasonic motor or transducer and having a circular cross-section, has a coaxially positioned cannula or sheath and outer layer of TEFLON surrounding the elongated member, the cannula or sheath defining an aperture adjacent the distal end portion of the elongated member, wherein fluid adjacent the distal end portion of the elongated member is activated or cavitated by ultrasonic vibrations from the distal end of the elongated member and passing through the aperture of the cannula acts upon tissue and/or other matter.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Brumbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B17/22004; A61B17/22012; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00853; A61B17/32; A61B17/320068; A61B2017/320088; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An ultrasonic surgical probe having a surrounding cannula, comprising: a. an axially elongated member having a circular cross-section and a proximal end portion adapted to receive ultrasonic vibrations, said member having a transverse distal end which is transverse to the axis of the member, said member defining a marginal distal end portion thereof adjacent said distal end, said member adapted to receive ultrasonic vibrations at said proximal end and to transmit ultrasonic vibrations from said marginal distal end portion; b. a coaxially positioned cannula surrounding said elongated member and spaced from said member, said cannula defining a distal end portion, and said distal end portion of said cannula defining an opening adjacent the distal end portion of said member; and c. a relatively thin layer of TEFLON disposed on and substantially covering an entire outer surface of the cannula.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An ultrasonic surgical probe having a surrounding cannula, comprising: a. an axially elongated member having a circular cross-section and a proximal end portion adapted to receive ultrasonic vibrations, said member having a transverse distal end which is transverse to the axis of the member, said member defining a marginal distal end portion thereof adjacent said distal end, said member adapted to receive ultrasonic vibrations at said proximal end and to transmit ultrasonic vibrations from said marginal distal end portion; b. a coaxially positioned cannula surrounding said elongated member and spaced from said member, said cannula defining a distal end portion, and said distal end portion of said cannula defining an opening adjacent the distal end portion of said member; and c. a relatively thin layer of TEFLON disposed on and substantially covering an entire outer surface of the cannula.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 1, wherein said cannula is isolated from the transmission of ultrasonic vibrations to said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 1, wherein said cannula extends beyond the distal end of said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 3, wherein said cannula at least partially surrounds the distal end of said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 4, wherein said cannula has a blunt distal end portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 4, wherein said cannula has a rounded distal end portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 1, wherein said member is hollow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 7, wherein said cannula extends beyond the distal end of said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 8, wherein said cannula at least substantially surrounds the distal end of said member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ultrasonic surgical probe of claim 9, wherein said cannula has a blunt distal end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
An ultrasonic surgical probe having an inner and outer member comprising: an axially elongated member having a circular cross-section which transmits ultrasonic energy and which forms the inner membrane; a coaxially positioned outer cannula surrounding said elongated member and spaced from said member; and means for insulating said cannula from a surrounding environment during use.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
An ultrasonic surgical probe having an inner and outer member comprising: an axially elongated member having a circular cross-section which transmits ultrasonic energy and which forms the inner membrane; a coaxially positioned outer cannula surrounding said elongated member and spaced from said member; and means for insulating said cannula from a surrounding environment during use.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ultrasonic probe as in claim 11 wherein the means for insulating further comprises a thermal barrier.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ultrasonic probe as in claim 11 wherein the means for insulating further comprises a kinetic barrier.
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