Controlling vibration patterns of a phacoemulsification needle

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18630323

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A system includes a needle, an actuator assembly and a generator. The needle is configured to be vibrated so as to emulsify a lens of an eye. The actuator assembly, includes a first actuator, a second actuator and a third actuator, which are distributed around a longitudinal axis of the needle and are configured to vibrate along the longitudinal axis in response to a first driving signal, a second driving signal and a third driving signal, respectively. The generator is configured to generate the first driving signal, the second driving signal and the third driving signal, so as to vibrate the needle in accordance with a predefined pattern.

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION INC1700 E ST ANDREW PLACE SANTA ANA CA 92705

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gliner, Vadim Haifa, IL 299 1337
Govari, Assaf Haifa, IL 961 30271

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