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Nozzle unit for cross-linking of eye tissue

US9855168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2015
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J1/1443
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A nozzle unit for cross-linking of eye tissue is disclosed. The nozzle unit comprises a dosing device for providing a predefined dose of a photosensitizer, a pressure-generating device for generating a pressure in the dosing device, and an outlet nozzle for discharging the dose of the photosensitizer, in a puff-type manner and in the form of at least one stream or stream bundle, through an outlet opening of the outlet nozzle.

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