Inventors:
David Van Voorhis - Fontana CA
Assignee:
Staar Surgical Company, Inc. - Monrovia CA
International Classification:
A61M 2500
Abstract:
An irrigation sleeve for use with a hand held portion of a phacoemulsification apparatus. The irrigation sleeve includes a base portion configured for removable attachment to the hand held portion of the phacoemulsification apparatus, an extending portion connected to the base portion and a passageway extending through the base and extending portions. Preferably, the irrigation sleeve is substantially rigid and at least the extending portion is made from a plastic material selected from the group consisting of polysulfone, polycarbonate, polyimide, and polyetherimide.