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Cutting Head for Ultrasonic LithotripsyA cutting head for attachment to the end of the wire probe of an ultrasonic kidney stone disintegration instrument. The cutting head has a plurality of circumferentially arranged teeth formed at one end thereof to provide a cup-shaped receptacle for kidney stones encountered during the disintegration procedure. An integral reduced diameter collar diminishes stress points in the wire and reduces breakage thereof.
Document ID
20160001133
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Angulo, Earl D.
Goodfriend, Roger
Date Acquired
January 25, 2016
Publication Date
April 25, 1989
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: U.S. Patent 4,823,793
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
U.S. Patent 4,823,793
Patent Application
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