Adjustable intraocular flow regulation
US10159600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0612
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for adjusting or configuring the flow rate of an intraocular shunt are provided whereby hypotony can be avoided by increasing the flow rate through the device. In some embodiments, the device is a shunt that can have a first flow that can be modified to a second flow by modifying the shunt, such as by cutting the shunt. Additionally, one or more dissolvable portions can be present to provide an initial flow restriction and subsequent increase in flow over time.
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