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Apparatus for intraocular injection

US9480597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2012
Grant dateNov 1, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 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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