Systems and processes for inserting an intraocular lens
US9504561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/1678
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various systems and techniques for inserting an intraocular lens are disclosed. In particular implementations, a system and a technique for inserting an intraocular lens may include the ability to move, in response to a force being applied in a first direction along a longitudinal axis, a first plunger tip along the longitudinal axis and into a delivery cartridge to fold an intraocular lens and move in a second direction along the longitudinal axis in response to the applied force being reduced. The system and the technique may also include the ability to engage a second plunger tip and move, in response to a force being applied in the first direction along the longitudinal axis, the second plunger tip along the longitudinal axis and into the delivery cartridge to insert the intraocular lens.
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