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Apparatus and method for removing a lenticle from the cornea

US8480661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2010
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2009/00872
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for removing a lenticle from the cornea. For this purpose, a device for liquefying the lenticle and a device for suctioning off the resulting fluid are provided. The lenticle is liquefied and the resulting fluid is then suctioned off.

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