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Ocular filtration devices, systems and methods

US10238536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate · US

Inventors

Jeffrey Olson · Chelmsford, US
Ramanath Bhandari · Springfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 11, 2013
Grant date	Mar 26, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 30, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/0612
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A glaucoma drainage device regulator (GDDR) is disclosed which comprises a membrane and a lumen to regulate the flow of aqueous in conjunction with different ocular (e.g., glaucoma) filtering procedures. In connection with aqueous shunting, the GDDR can be placed over the tip of a shunt tube in the anterior chamber, either at the time of initial surgery or also in devices which have been previously implanted. In connection with trabeculectomy, the GDDR can comprise a flange for seating the GDDR at the sclerostomy in trabeculectomy surgery.

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