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Intraocular lens transfer case

US8961531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References

8Claims

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Assignee

Novartis AG · CH

Inventors

Kyle Brown · Irvine, US
Dengzhu Yan · Arlington, US
David A. Downer · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 16, 2011
Grant date	Feb 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 11, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/167
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intraocular lens (IOL) transfer case for transferring an IOL to an injection cartridge includes a lens holder for holding the IOL. The lens holder includes a bore. Folding members within the lens holder are configured to fold the IOL into a partially folded position when the IOL is slid through the bore across the folding members. The IOL transfer case also includes an interface configured to removably connect to an injection cartridge. The interface is positioned to deliver the IOL in the partially folded position within the injection cartridge when the interface is connected to the injection cartridge. The IOL transfer case also includes a plunger connected to the lens holder and configured to push the IOL in the partially folded position through the bore to deliver the IOL into the injection cartridge.

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