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Donor corneal cutting blade

US11285044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2019
Grant dateMar 29, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2240/001
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A donor corneal tissue cutting blade provided with integrally formed asymmetrical markers for facilitation identification of the anterior and posterior sections or portions of the donor corneal tissue is disclosed. The blade is a cylindrical body having, in one embodiment, a U-shaped extension which cooperates with the body to define a keyway. Protrusions may be formed on the body and/or extension to provide further markers.

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