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Ultrasonic surgical instruments comprising transducer arrangements

  • US 8,754,570 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2012
  • Issued: 06/17/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A transducer for a surgical instrument, the transducer comprising:

  • a first end member;

    a second end member;

    at least one piezoelectric element positioned intermediate said first end member and said second end member, wherein said at least one piezoelectric element is configured to produce vibrations; and

    a pump comprising a flexible strap mounted to said first end member and said second end member, wherein said flexible strap is movable by the vibrations produced by said at least one piezoelectric element.

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