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Assisted lipectomy device

  • US 4,932,935 A
  • Filed: 11/20/1987
  • Issued: 06/12/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An assisted lipectomy device, comprising:

  • handle means;

    an outer tube having distal and proximate ends, and having a longitudinal slot, said outer tube being open at said proximate end, and said proximate end of said outer tube attached to said handle means;

    an inner tube having distal and proximate ends, and having a spiral slot, said inner tube located within said outer tube, said inner tube being open at said proximate end, and said proximate end of said inner tube attached to said handle means;

    said spiral and longitudinal slots each having rounded edges;

    motor means coupled to said inner tube for oscillating said inner tube; and

    vacuum means for creating suction within said inner tube.

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