Implantable biologic stent and system for biologic material shaping, preparation, and intraocular stenting for increased aqueous outflow and lowering of intraocular pressure
US10695218B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for preparation of an implant and ab interno insertion of the implant into an eye including a handle having one or more actuators and an elongated shaft having an outer sheath and an elongate member positioned within a lumen of the tubular outer sheath. The system includes a recess sized for holding a patch of material fixed relative to the handle and a cutting member movable relative to the handle and to the recess. The cutting member cuts the patch of material into an implant as the cutting member moves towards a cutting configuration. The implant, once cut, is axially aligned with the lumen of the tubular outer sheath. The inner elongate member is movable relative to the tubular outer sheath to advance the implant into a deployment position in the lumen of the tubular outer sheath for delivery into the eye. Related devices and methods are provided.
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