Microkeratome blade assembly
US7166118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Blade assembly 18 for use in a microkeratome during eye surgery includes a cutting blade 20 and a blade holder 22 attached to the blade 20. Tabs 30 are attached to the blade holder 22 to assist in aligning the blade assembly 18 with a mating slot 12 in a microkeratome to minimize damage to the cutting blade 20. Tab 30 is attached to the blade holder 22, such that the tab 30 may be detached from the blade holder 22 after insertion into the microkeratome.
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