Apparatuses and methods for transcleral cautery and...

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2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

C604S117000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07122042

ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses for transcleral cautery and subretinal drainage are provided. One such embodiment includes a barrel section, a needle section extending from the barrel section, and a scleral depressor section at least partially surrounding an intermediate portion of the needle section. A cautery section may also be defined between the scleral depressor section and the distal end of the needle section. Methods are also provided.

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