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Intracanalicular implant for horizontal canalicular blockade treatment of the eye

  • US 5,053,030 A
  • Filed: 11/13/1986
  • Issued: 10/01/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implant for the complete insertion into the canaliculus of the human eye comprising a substantially cylindrical, solid element constructed of a material that is non-absorbably by the human body and having a diameter of approximately 0.3-1.2 mm capable of being completely insertable into the horizontal portion of the canaliculus of the human eye without protrusion from the canaliculus and discomfort to a human and yet preventing the drainage of tears through the canaliculus, said element having a tapered end to facilitate implantation into and removal from the canaliculus.

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