US Patent 6852092 Handpiece system for multiple phacoemulsification techniques

A handpiece system for multiple phacoemulsification procedures is provided which includes a housing having a distal end adapted for sealably and releasably engaging a plurality of nose cones and a sonic generator disposed within the housing. A horn having a body connected to the sonic generator and a needle is provided for radiating sonic energy into an eye for fragmenting eye tissue. A plurality of nose cones are provided which are adapted for being sealably and releasably engaged with the housing and provide structure enabling varied phacoemulsification procedures.