Packaging-integrated manually actuated intraocular lens cartridge

US11931247B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ALCON INC. · CH

Inventors

• Sudarshan B. Singh · Euless, US
• Todd Taber · Keller, US
• Douglas Brent Wensrich · Bedford, US
• Yinghui Wu · Cedar Hill, US
• Trevor R. Haney · Wyoming, US
• Andrew Check · Kalamazoo, US
• Justin Benacquisto · New Baltimore, US
• Joe Marietta · Kalamazoo, US
• Jonathan Penrod · Kalamazoo, US
• Tim LaRoy · Kalamazoo, US
• Bryce Zachary Porter · Lehi, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 21, 2020
• Grant date: Mar 19, 2024
• Expiry date: Nov 18, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/1683
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment comprising an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to removably attach to a handpiece. The system further comprises a packaging comprising a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position.