Nozzle unit for cross-linking of eye tissue
US9855168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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