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Cutting Head for Ultrasonic LithotripsyKidney stones lodged in urinary tract disintegrated with increased safety and efficiency by cutting head attached to end of vibrated wire probe. Aligns probe with stone and enables probe to vibrate long enough to disintegrate stone. Design of cutting head reduces risk of metal-fatigue-induced breakage of probe tip leaving metal fragments in urinary tract. Teeth of cutting head both seat and fragment kidney stone, while extension of collar into catheter lessens mechanical strain in probe wire, increasing probe life and lessening danger of in situ probe breakage.
Document ID
19870000051
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Angulo, E. D.
(F.A.C.S.)
Goodfriend, R.
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
GSC-12944
Accession Number
87B10051
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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