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Ocular disorder treatment implants with multiple opening

  • US 9,301,875 B2
  • Filed: 03/18/2005
  • Issued: 04/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant for treating an ocular disorder, the implant comprising:

  • an inlet portion configured to be positioned in an anterior chamber of an eye;

    an outlet portion in fluid communication with the inlet portion, the outlet portion configured to be positioned at least partially in Schlemm'"'"'s canal of the eye;

    an intermediate portion disposed between the inlet and outlet portions, the intermediate portion having a longitudinal axis passing therethrough;

    wherein the outlet portion comprises a bulbous portion having at least two patent outlet openings along a surface of said bulbous portion, said outlet openings being in fluid communication with said outlet and inlet portions;

    wherein a transverse dimension of said bulbous portion increases from a distal end of said bulbous portion towards a proximal end of said bulbous portion;

    wherein the proximal end of the bulbous portion comprises a substantially flat surface extending from the intermediate portion and lying substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the intermediate portion; and

    wherein the two outlet openings are disposed so as to direct fluid flow in opposite directions of Schlemm'"'"'s canal.

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