OCULAR IMPLANT WITH SHAPE CHANGE CAPABILITIES
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1. An ocular implant, comprising:
- an elongate member defining a flow pathway, at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway, and an outflow port communicating with the flow pathway, wherein the elongate member includes first, proximal portion and a second, distal portion formed of an expandable material such that the second, distal portion is expandable outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate member to a size which is larger than the first proximal portion,wherein the elongate member is configured to be implanted through a self-sealing corneal incision and positioned in the eye such that the inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber and the outflow port communicates with the suprachoroidal space.
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Abstract
Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma. Implants are described herein that enhance aqueous flow through the normal outflow system of the eye with minimal to no complications. The implant can be reversibly deformed to a first shape, such as a generally linear shape conducive to insertion. Upon insertion, the implant can deform to a second shape, such as a generally non-linear shape conducive to retention within the eye. The shape also improves fluid flow from the anterior chamber and prevents or reduces clogging.
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24 Claims
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1. An ocular implant, comprising:
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an elongate member defining a flow pathway, at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway, and an outflow port communicating with the flow pathway, wherein the elongate member includes first, proximal portion and a second, distal portion formed of an expandable material such that the second, distal portion is expandable outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate member to a size which is larger than the first proximal portion, wherein the elongate member is configured to be implanted through a self-sealing corneal incision and positioned in the eye such that the inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber and the outflow port communicates with the suprachoroidal space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for treating an ocular disorder in a patient, comprising:
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an elongate member defining a flow pathway, at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway, and an outflow port communicating with the flow pathway, wherein the elongate member includes first, proximal portion and a second, distal portion formed of an expandable material such that the second, distal portion may expand outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate member to a size which is larger than the first proximal portion, wherein the elongate member is configured to be implanted through a self-sealing corneal incision and positioned in the eye such that the inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber and the outflow port communicates with the suprachoroidal space; and a delivery device having a delivery component that removably attaches to the elongate member, wherein the delivery component is configured to secure the second, distal portion of the elongate member in an unexpanded state during delivery of the elongate member into an eye. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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