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UVEOSCLERAL DRAINAGE DEVICE

  • US 20130131577A1
  • Filed: 01/11/2013
  • Published: 05/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An ophthalmic shunt, comprising:

  • an elongate body having a forward end, a spaced back end, an upper surface, and a lower surface;

    an insertion head extending from the forward end of the elongate body and being continuous with the elongate body, the insertion head defining a shearing edge constructed and arranged for cutting eye tissue;

    a conduit having a first end defined on the insertion head and a first branch extending through the elongate body from the forward end to the back end of the elongate body and a second branch extending through the elongate body to the upper surface of the elongate body;

    a connector extending from the upper surface of the elongate body, the connector encompassing and lengthening the second branch, wherein the second branch forms a lumen within the connector;

    a plate having an upper and a lower surface, the lower surface of the plate extending from the connector opposite the elongate body and the connector creating a space between the upper surface of the elongate body and the lower surface of the plate.

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