Membrane removing instrument
US12127755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A membrane removing instrument comprising a surgical blank having a surgical blank distal end and a surgical blank proximal end, the surgical blank configured for being at least partially disposed in a hypodermic tube wherein the surgical blank has dimensions configured for performing ophthalmic surgical procedures, and at least one micro-pick proximate to the surgical blank distal end, the micro-pick being configured to engage and incise an ophthalmic membrane and form a membrane flap.
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