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Vitreous Cutter Sleeve and a Vitreous Cutter System Using the Same

  • US 20150157415A1
  • Filed: 02/14/2015
  • Published: 06/11/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vitreous cutter sleeve, comprising:

  • an elongate tubular body having a first end and a second end disposed opposite to said first end, said elongate tubular body including a peripheral sidewall and a central passageway disposed through said elongate tubular body, said central passageway of said elongate tubular body configured to receive a vitreous cutter therein, at least a portion of said elongate tubular body being formed from a material that is transparent to visible light, said material being further configured to conduct at least one of infrared radiation, radiofrequency radiation, and an electrical current; and

    an illumination device operatively coupled to said elongate tubular body such that said illumination device is capable of providing illumination to an inside portion of an eye through at least a portion of said peripheral sidewall of said elongate tubular body.

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