Lamellar dissecting instrument
US6358262B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microsurgical instrument having a handle and a dissecting tip coupled to the handle is disclosed. The handle includes a cannula for transporting surgical fluid. The dissecting tip includes a blade for dissecting tissue and an aperture for delivering the fluid. The instrument may be used to more effectively create an intracorneal pocket for the implantation of an intracorneal optical lens.
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