Bifurcatable trabecular shunt for glaucoma treatment
US6666841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00781
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A trabecular shunt and methods for treating glaucoma are disclosed. The method comprises placing a trabecular shunt through diseased trabecular meshwork, between the anterior chamber and Schlemm's canal. The trabecular shunt includes a hollow, elongated tubular element having an inlet section and an outlet section. The outlet section includes two bifurcatable elements adapted to be positioned and stabilized inside Schlemm's canal.
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