Self contained illuminated infusion cannula systems and methods and devices

US9089364B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE · US

Inventors

• Prashant Bhadri · Pico Rivera, US
• Ralph Kerns · Laguna Niguel, US
• Jaw-Chyng Lormen Lue · San Gabriel, US
• Matthew McCormick · Forest Falls, US
• Mark Humayun · Glendale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 14, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 28, 2015
• Expiry date: Jan 14, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/309
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A cannula is described having a housing, a first lumen, a second lumen, and a port capable of fluid communication with the first lumen. The second lumen configured to receive fluid from the first lumen and to direct the fluid to a surgical site. A light emitting diode light source is positionable within the housing and configured to direct light through the second lumen to the surgical site.