MYRINGOTOMY TOOL WITH MULTIPLE TOOL HEADS

A myringotomy device includes a housing; an elongated tube extending from the housing; and a retractable cutting tool extendable through the elongated tube, the cutting tool comprising a blade. The cutting tool is configured such that when advanced, the blade of the cutting tool extends beyond a dis...

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Hauptverfasser: O'Connor, Michael, Cavada, Gilberto, Morici, John, Gaynes, Steve, DeRossi, Michael, Moe, Riyad
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A myringotomy device includes a housing; an elongated tube extending from the housing; and a retractable cutting tool extendable through the elongated tube, the cutting tool comprising a blade. The cutting tool is configured such that when advanced, the blade of the cutting tool extends beyond a distal end of the elongated tube. The cutting tool is also configured such that when retracted, the blade is retracted into the elongated tube and a fluid conduit is created from the distal end of the elongated tube to the housing.