Device and method for inserting a biocompatible material into the corneal stroma
US5846256A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2015 |
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- 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 biocompatible material. The biocompatible polymer may be an intrastromal corneal ring (ICR). The method involves the use of clockwise and counter-clockwise dissectors, and optionally channel connectors and finish channel connectors. The kit contains clockwise and counter-clockwise dissectors and optionally channel connectors, finish channel connectors and probes.
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