| abstract |
A phacoemulsification needle is provided having a rod member ( 12 ) arranged for transmission of ultrasonic energy to an ocular substrate to effect emulsification thereof, and a hollow tube member ( 14 ) having an inner surface ( 18 ) defining a lumen arranged for aspiration of emulsified ocular material, the hollow tube member ( 14 ) being disposed about the rod member ( 12 ), the rod member ( 12 ) having a distal end ( 11 ) and a proximal end ( 13 ) and the hollow tube member ( 14 ) having a distal end ( 19 ) and a proximal end ( 17 ). |