Ocular system with anchoring implant and therapeutic agent
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A system for treating an ocular disorder, comprising:
- an implant comprising an anchor on a distalmost end portion of the implant, the distalmost end portion being closed;
a therapeutic agent; and
a delivery device comprising an elongate body and configured to insert the implant on one side of an eye, advance the implant across the eye to an other side of the eye, and insert the anchor into eye tissue on the other side of the eye so that the anchor penetrates only partially into a sclera of the eye.
5 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
Ocular implants, delivery devices and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One method involves inserting an implant on one side of an eye. The implant has an anchor on a distal end portion and an outlet opening that is disposed proximal of the anchor. The implant is advanced across the eye to the other side of the eye. The anchor is inserted into eye tissue on the other side of the eye. A therapeutic agent is eluted using the implant.
323 Citations
16 Claims
-
1. A system for treating an ocular disorder, comprising:
-
an implant comprising an anchor on a distalmost end portion of the implant, the distalmost end portion being closed; a therapeutic agent; and a delivery device comprising an elongate body and configured to insert the implant on one side of an eye, advance the implant across the eye to an other side of the eye, and insert the anchor into eye tissue on the other side of the eye so that the anchor penetrates only partially into a sclera of the eye. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
-
Specification