Patent · US Active

Fluid drainage device, delivery device, and associated methods of use and manufacture

US9173774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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193References

10Claims

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Assignee

OPTONOL LTD. · IL

Inventors

Ira Yaron · Jerusalem, IL
Oded M. Nissan · Holon, IL
Gal Goren · Beit Oren, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2012
Grant date	Nov 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 5, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T83/0596
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure provides an intraocular implant for allowing fluid flow from the anterior chamber of an eye, the implant comprising a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage, wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye, and wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye. The implant may be adapted to drain aqueous humor into a suprachoroidal space or a juxta-uveal space. The disclosure also provides associated delivery devices, methods of use, and methods of manufacture.

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