US6083193A
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Thermal mode phaco apparatus and method
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson Surgical Vision Inc
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Filing: 1998-03-10
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Granted: 2000-07-04
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Expires: 2018-03-10
Abstract
Abstract Control apparatus for an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece utilizes flow rates and temperature measurements as well as power provided to a handpiece for calculating an energy balance over a time interval and in response thereto, regulating power and/or fluid flow to and from the handpiece.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Kadziauskas
- 👤 Paul W. Rockley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/007; A61F9/00736; A61F9/00745; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B2017/00017; A61B2017/00022; A61B2017/00084; A61B2017/00115; A61B2017/00119; A61B2017/00199
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, control apparatus comprising: control apparatus for regulating fluid flow and power, said control apparatus comprising: means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece by the control console; means for monitoring energy removed from the eye, the means for monitoring energy removed from the eye including means for measuring a flow rate of the aspirated fluid and means for measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and computer means, responsive to input from the means for monitoring energy provided and the means for monitoring energy removed, for calculating an energy balance over a time interval and regulating the power and fluid provided to the handpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, control apparatus comprising: control apparatus for regulating fluid flow and power, said control apparatus comprising: means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece by the control console; means for monitoring energy removed from the eye, the means for monitoring energy removed from the eye including means for measuring a flow rate of the aspirated fluid and means for measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and computer means, responsive to input from the means for monitoring energy provided and the means for monitoring energy removed, for calculating an energy balance over a time interval and regulating the power and fluid provided to the handpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The control apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising output means, responsive to said computer means, for providing an indication of eye temperature based on the energy balance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The control apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said output means provides an alarm indication at a selected eye temperature level.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The control apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the computer means includes means for regulating the duty cycle of power provided to the handpiece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
Control apparatus for providing fluid and power to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece during ocular surgery on an eye, said control apparatus comprising: means for providing irrigation fluid to the handpiece; means for aspirating fluid from the eye; means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece; means for monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid, including means for measuring a flow rate of the aspirated fluid and means for measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and computer means, responsive to input from the means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece and the means for monitoring energy removed from the eye, for regulating the energy provided to the handpiece.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
Control apparatus for providing fluid and power to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece during ocular surgery on an eye, said control apparatus comprising: means for providing irrigation fluid to the handpiece; means for aspirating fluid from the eye; means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece; means for monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid, including means for measuring a flow rate of the aspirated fluid and means for measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and computer means, responsive to input from the means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece and the means for monitoring energy removed from the eye, for regulating the energy provided to the handpiece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The control apparatus according to claim 5 further comprising output means, responsive to said computer means, for providing an indication of eye temperature based on the energy balance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The control apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said output means provides an alarm indication at a selected eye temperature level.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The control apparatus according to claim 7 wherein the control means includes means for regulating the duty cycle of power provided to the handpiece.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, control apparatus for regulating fluid flow and power, said control apparatus comprising: means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece by the control console; means for monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid, including means for measuring a flow rate of the aspirated fluid and means for measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and computer means, responsive to input from the means for monitoring energy provided and the means for monitoring energy removed, for regulating the energy provided to the handpiece, and regulating fluid flow of the irrigation fluid and aspirated fluid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, control apparatus for regulating fluid flow and power, said control apparatus comprising: means for monitoring energy provided to the handpiece by the control console; means for monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid, including means for measuring a flow rate of the aspirated fluid and means for measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and computer means, responsive to input from the means for monitoring energy provided and the means for monitoring energy removed, for regulating the energy provided to the handpiece, and regulating fluid flow of the irrigation fluid and aspirated fluid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The control apparatus according to claim 9 further comprising output means, responsive to said computer means, for providing an indication of eye temperature based on the energy balance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The control apparatus according to claim 10 wherein said output means provides an alarm indication at a selected eye temperature level.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, a method for regulating fluid flow and energy, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring energy provided to the handpiece; monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid including measuring a flow rate of aspiration fluid and measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and calculating, in response to input from the steps of monitoring energy provided and energy removed, an energy balance over a time interval and regulating the power provided to the handpiece and fluid flow of the irrigation fluid and aspirated fluid.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, a method for regulating fluid flow and energy, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring energy provided to the handpiece; monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid including measuring a flow rate of aspiration fluid and measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspirated fluid; and calculating, in response to input from the steps of monitoring energy provided and energy removed, an energy balance over a time interval and regulating the power provided to the handpiece and fluid flow of the irrigation fluid and aspirated fluid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method according to claim 12 wherein the step of regulating the energy provided to the handpiece includes regulating the duty cycle of the power provided to the handpiece.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for regulating fluid flow and energy in a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring energy provided to the handpiece; monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid including measuring a flow rate of aspiration fluid and measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspiration fluid; and calculating, in response to input from the steps of monitoring energy provided and energy removed, an energy balance over a time interval and regulating the power provided to the handpiece and fluid flow of the irrigation fluid and aspirated fluid.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for regulating fluid flow and energy in a control console for providing irrigation fluid and energy to an ultrasonic phacoemulsification handpiece and aspirating fluid from an eye during ocular surgery, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring energy provided to the handpiece; monitoring energy removed from the eye by aspirated fluid including measuring a flow rate of aspiration fluid and measuring a temperature difference between the irrigation fluid and the aspiration fluid; and calculating, in response to input from the steps of monitoring energy provided and energy removed, an energy balance over a time interval and regulating the power provided to the handpiece and fluid flow of the irrigation fluid and aspirated fluid.
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