Apparatus for intraocular injection
US9480597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is an apparatus for intraocular injection comprising a body adapted to accommodate a syringe having a needle, an outer sleeve telescopically coupled to the body, and at least two arms hingedly coupled to the outer sleeve. Each of the arms comprises a medial portion adapted to encase at least a portion of the needle. When the body moves distally relative 10 to said outer sleeve, the body engages the arms separating the medial portions.
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