System and method for storing, shipping and injecting ocular devices
US8518110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/1616
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shipping system for a medical device, such as implantable lens for an eye, is provided that may be reconfigured from a shipping mode into an injection mode without manually handling the contained lens or other device. Upon manufacture, a lens may be placed within the system assembly in the shipping configuration. While in the shipping configuration, the lens is kept in its desired shape and within a selected environment. Upon arrival at the destination, the user may attach fittings for injection of the device into a body. The process of changing from the shipping to the injection mode deforms the device into a shape suitable for injection. A new assembly for insertion of a medical device utilizing the shipping systems is also disclosed.
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