Iris retractor for use in surgical procedure on the eye of a living being
US6332866A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0231
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for use in ophthalmic surgery, includes an elongated body portion having one end formed with an engagement member for insertion through an incision into the anterior chamber of the eye for retracting the iris. A fixation member is slidably secured to the body portion for positioning and fixing the body portion in place. The body portion is made of a flexible polymeric material having a hue which contrasts a hue of the iris, at least along an area starting from the engagement member to at least half the length of the body portion.
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