Corneal implants and methods and systems for placement

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2007-04-27

2011-10-04

Hughes, S. Thomas (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

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

C623S005110

Reexamination Certificate

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08029515

ABSTRACT:
A system comprising a hollow member is used to deliver a constrained corneal implant into a corneal pocket. The hollow member may be tapered and the system may further include an implant deformation chamber and an axial pusher to advance the implant through the hollow member.

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