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Insertion tool for ocular implant and method for using same

  • US 20040236343A1
  • Filed: 05/23/2003
  • Published: 11/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An insertion tool for use with implants for ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic applications, comprising:

  • a handle body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a substantially cylindrical housing extending along a longitudinal axis between said distal and proximal ends of said handle body, said cylindrical housing defining a chamber therein and having at least one opening accessing said chamber, said chamber open at said distal end of said handle body;

    a movable cartridge disposed in said chamber for longitudinal movement between a shunt securing position and a shunt releasing position with respect to said handle body, said cartridge having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end of said cartridge securing a shunt when said cartridge is in said shunt securing position and releasing said shunt when said cartridge is in said shunt releasing position; and

    a cartridge positioning mechanism slidably mounted along an outer surface of said handle body and engaged with said cartridge via said opening accessing said chamber for moving said cartridge from between said shunt securing position and said shunt releasing position.

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