Ocular implant delivery device and method
US12343283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/007
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ocular implant system including an ocular implant sized and shaped to be inserted at least partially into an eye; a carrier member with a shell having a central channel extending at least partially through the shell from a proximal end towards a distal end of the shell. A guide sleeve removably attached within at least a first region of the central channel of the shell and defining a proximal port into the central channel that is accessible from the proximal end of the shell. An implant holder removably attached within at least a second region of the central channel of the shell adjacent to a distal end of the guide sleeve and having a pair of graspers adapted to releasably secure the implant at a distal end of the implant holder. Related devices, systems, and/or methods are described.
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