Patent ID: 8795183
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A handpiece for use with an ultrasonic medical device, the handpiece comprising: a side wall comprising an inner surface, wherein the side wall extends to form an elongated piece with a proximal end and a distal end; a first ridge on the inner surface of the side wall, wherein the first ridge is near the distal end of the elongated piece; a second ridge on the inner surface, wherein the second ridge is parallel to the first ridge and creates a channel between the first ridge and the second ridge; a third ridge on the inner surface of the side wall and located within the channel; and a seal positionable within the channel and comprising a notch for engaging with the third ridge, wherein the seal is configured to be engaged with an ultrasonic transducer driver assembly at a node other than at the base of the ultrasonic driver assembly to mechanically isolate the ultrasonic driver assembly from the side wall.