System and method for macro-micro distal dexterity enhancement in micro-surgery of the eye
US10406026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for operating within an interior region of the eye, or other organ, includes a delivery channel having a proximal portion located exterior to the eye and a distal portion positionable within the interior region of the eye, wherein the distal portion of the delivery channel defines an outer diameter that is smaller than or equal to about 18 gauge, and a micro-robot extendable from the distal portion of the delivery channel, wherein the micro-robot is remotely operable to change shape within the interior region of the eye.
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