Title:
【発明の名称】超音波装置により生じるエーロゾル外被を制御する装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH07508438
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Disclosed is a suction hood assembly that is attachable to an ultrasonic handpiece, as well as to a source of suction. The suction hood assembly includes a portion thereof that opens in an area adjacent the ultrasonic tip to provide an area of influence of the suction and thereby recover microdroplets of body fluids, matter and water mist. The suction can be used to control the size of the aerosol envelope generated when the water stream from the ultrasonic device is directed toward the ultrasonic-moving tip. The size of the aerosol envelope can be substantially reduced to a small area of operation, thereby minimizing the dispersion of germs, viruses and body fluids from the patient to the surgeon. The suction tube assembly is easily attached or removed from the ultrasonic handpiece, is easily manufactured, cost effective and thus is disposable.
Inventors:
Harrel, Stephen, Kay
Application Number:
JP50245894A
Publication Date:
September 21, 1995
Filing Date:
June 16, 1993
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Harrel, Stephen, Kay
International Classes:
A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61C1/07; A61C3/025; A61C3/03; A61C3/08; A61C17/02; A61C17/06; A61C17/08; A61C17/14; A61C17/20; (IPC1-7): A61C1/07; A61C3/03; A61C17/06
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yuzo Sanada (1 person outside)