Eye drape for surgical procedures

Details Eye drape for surgical procedures Eye drape for surgical procedures

2005-10-31

2009-11-24

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Drapes

C128S846000, C128S849000, C128S850000, C128S851000, C128S852000, C128S857000, C128S858000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621278

ABSTRACT:
Eye drapes that cover the conjunctiva and reduce the incidence of eye infection are provided. The eye drape has a flexible material and attached thereto a surgical drape. The flexible material is preferably circular with an opening to expose the cornea. The bottom of the flexible material is preferably convex relative to the shape of the eye. The outer diameter of the flexible material is conveniently fits over the ball of the eye. The surgical drape has an opening greater than or equal to the inner diameter and smaller than or equal to the outer diameter of the flexible material. The flexible material is removably fixed to the eye through a vacuum force caused by air expelled from, e.g. (i) a pocket of air in between the flexible material and the eye, (ii) a chamber with openings at the bottom of the flexible material, and/or (iii) a suction device.

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