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Ultrasonic probes designed for lens cutting and emulsification using ultrasonic waves during cataract surgery. These devices typically consist of a hollow probe with a tip, an ultrasonic transducer that converts electric power into ultrasonic waves, and a cable that transmits the electrical signal between a phacoemulsification unit and the probe; the probes usually include irrigation capabilities. Phacoemulsification unit probes are used mainly in ophthalmic surgical procedures performed in the anterior chamber of the eye to extract natural lenses affected by cataracts.
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