Injectable glaucoma device

A glaucoma device includes an aqueous tube shunt implant with a foldable reservoir plate for injecting below the conjunctiva of a patient's eye via a hollow cannula. The device has an internal ostium with a flared lip at one end of a shaft having a flattened wing extending to the sides. A folda...

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Main Author ODRICH STEVEN A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.12.2002
Edition7
Subjects
BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS
DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF,TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS
FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS
FIRST-AID KITS
FOMENTATION
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES
PROSTHESES
TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS
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Summary:A glaucoma device includes an aqueous tube shunt implant with a foldable reservoir plate for injecting below the conjunctiva of a patient's eye via a hollow cannula. The device has an internal ostium with a flared lip at one end of a shaft having a flattened wing extending to the sides. A foldable plate and reservoir are provided at the at the other end of the shaft and connected to an external ostium of the shaft. The flattened wing presents a flat surface to the overlying conjunctiva and helps position the device when used. The device is preferably made of silicone or acrylic so that the entire implant is foldable and may be rolled up for insertion via the cannula. Other improvements and a method for implanting the device are disclosed as well.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20020171354