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Bimanual Aspiration Handpiece

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Suctioning & Aspirating
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    Facilitates simultaneous irrigationeer-ih-GAY-shunWashing out a wound, body cavity, tube or eye with a steady flow of liquid.Full entry and aspirationas-puh-RAY-shunBreathing food, liquid, saliva or stomach contents into the airway and lungs; also, drawing fluid out with suction or a needle.Full entry during cataractKAT-uh-raktClouding of the lens of the eye.Full entry surgery.

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