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Insertion system for corneal implants

  • US 8,162,953 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2007
  • Issued: 04/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A corneal implant insertion system comprising:

  • an elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end;

    a holding space at the distal end of the elongated body, wherein the holding space is defined between a top distal portion having a width and a bottom distal portion having a width, wherein the top distal portion is generally flat across its width and the bottom distal portion is generally flat across its width;

    a slot through the top distal portion of the elongated body, wherein the slot extends to a leading edge of the elongated body;

    a corneal implant retained within the holding space; and

    a fluid disposed in the holding space such that the corneal implant is retained within the holding space in an unstressed configuration due to the surface tension of the fluid.

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