Corneal implant introducer and method of use
US6050999A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for introducing a corneal implant into a cornea of a human eye. The device includes a body, a member coupled thereto, and a guide portion. The body has a distal end and a proximal end. The guide portion is disposed at the distal end of the body and forms a channel. The guide portion is configured for laterally supporting the implant when positioned in the channel and the member is arranged to axially support the implant when positioned in the channel.
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