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Ultrasonic subcutaneous dissection tool incorporating fluid delivery

  • US 7,566,318 B2
  • Filed: 09/02/2003
  • Issued: 07/28/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/11/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A dissection tool, comprising:

  • an elongated handle having a proximal end and a distal end;

    an elongated dissecting element having a proximal end and a tapered distal end, the proximal end of the elongated dissecting element coupled to the handle and the elongated dissecting element extending from the distal end of the handle;

    two ultrasonic transducers provided along the tapering of the distal end of the elongated dissecting element, the ultrasonic transducers provided on opposite sides of the elongated dissecting element; and

    a fluid channel system extending from at least the proximal end of the elongated dissecting element to the distal end of the elongated dissecting element, the fluid channel system terminating in a port system having a plurality of apertures along the tapering of the distal end of the elongated dissecting element.

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