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System for inserting material into corneal stroma

US5843105A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 1996
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 6, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention is an improved method and kit for producing a desired channel or pathway in the interlamellar space in the corneal stroma for inserting a bio-compatible material. The method involves the use of clockwise and counter-clockwise dissectors and optionally channel connectors and finish channel connector.

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