Apparatus and method for in vitro storage of a cornea

Details Apparatus and method for in vitro storage of a cornea Apparatus and method for in vitro storage of a cornea

2005-10-26

2010-02-16

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Differentiated tissue perfusion or preservation apparatus

C435S307100, C206S005100, C606S151000, C024S455000, C292S256600, C292S256610, C292S256630, C359S819000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07662611

ABSTRACT:
A fixture and method is provided for in vitro storage of a cornea. The fixture includes a platform having a corneal-sceral rim receiving surface, a clamp having a mating surface for the cornel-scleral rim and handles. A locking mechanism is provided to secure a donor cornea between the clamp and platform. The combination cornea, platform and clamp are placed in a storage unit having a fluid preservation media. In one embodiment, the storage unit includes a vial having an optically clear closed end and an opened end. A lid is secured to the open end of the vial and engages the handles in order to stabilize the clamped cornea within the vial.

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