Corneal implant introducer and method of use

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1997-12-18

2000-04-18

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...

606 1, 606205, 623 4, 623 6, 604 62, 221 4, 219636, A61F 900

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ABSTRACT:
A device for introducing a corneal implant into a cornea of a human eye. The device includes a body, a member coupled thereto, and a guide portion. The body has a distal end and a proximal end. The guide portion is disposed at the distal end of the body and forms a channel. The guide portion is configured for laterally supporting the implant when positioned in the channel and the member is arranged to axially support the implant when positioned in the channel.

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