Glaucoma device inserter
US12263123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3468
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inserter device is provided for use with a glaucoma drainage device including a tube having a proximal end and a distal end with a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The inserter device includes an elongate member having a distal end defining a stop surface, and a stylus extending beyond the distal end of the elongate member. The stylus is sized and configured to be received within the lumen of the glaucoma drainage device with the stop surface interfacing to and limiting proximal movement of the glaucoma drainage device. The stylus has a first length that extends beyond the stop surface that is less than a second length of a portion of the lumen of the tube of the glaucoma drainage device that extends beyond the stop surface. Systems and methods are also described and claimed.
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