Device for separating the epithelium layer from the surface...

Details Device for separating the epithelium layer from the surface... Device for separating the epithelium layer from the surface...

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter

C604S294000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09911356

ABSTRACT:
An automated mechanical device separates the epithelial layer of a cornea from the cornea. The device includes a separator such as a plate, wire or dull blade. The device can preserve a separated epithelial layer as a disk without rupturing the disk and without substantial epithelial cell loss. The epithelial layer is separated from the cornea without cutting the cornea.

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