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Lumen clearing valve for glaucoma drainage device

  • US 8,545,431 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2009
  • Issued: 10/01/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A glaucoma drainage device comprising:

  • a housing with an open outlet end;

    a tube in fluid communication with the housing;

    a continuous lumen extending through the tube and the housing;

    an actuator located in the housing;

    an actuation arm located at least partially in the housing, the actuation arm coupled to the actuator; and

    a tapered arm rigidly coupled to the actuation arm, a tapered end of the tapered arm located at least partially in the lumen.

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