CPC A61M 1/774 (2021.05) [A61F 9/00745 (2013.01); A61M 3/0283 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00398 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0042 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00424 (2013.01); A61B 2217/005 (2013.01); A61B 2217/007 (2013.01); A61M 1/77 (2021.05)] | 16 Claims |
1. A phacoemulsification handpiece comprising:
a proximal portion having a longitudinal axis, and a first end and a second end, wherein an aspiration connector, an irrigation connector, and a power connector couple with the first end;
a distal portion along the longitudinal axis and comprising a coupling configured to couple a needle with the distal portion;
a lever connected with the coupling and extending outwardly from the longitudinal axis through the distal portion;
wherein actuation of the outwardly extending aspect of the lever provides a rotation of the coupling independent of rotation of the distal portion;
wherein a fluidic connection between the irrigation connector and an irrigation sleeve proximate the needle is routed around the coupling.
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