A phacoemulsification system and method, and a surgical foot pedal device, system and method. The compositions are substantially compatible with other materials present on the microelectronic device such as gate metal materials. The feed section may present messages sent by the local user and by the remote members. Each segment of lamination is boat shaped with angular acuity facing towards the stator. The housing includes a labyrinth that engages the cord protector providing an additional frictional force on the power cord.