Filtered manifold apparatus and method for ophthalmic irrigation

Details Filtered manifold apparatus and method for ophthalmic irrigation Filtered manifold apparatus and method for ophthalmic irrigation

1987-08-21

1988-03-29

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604248, 604257, 604294, 137883, A61M 500

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047340916

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for opthalmic irrigation provide sterile, filtered irrigation fluid to the eye at high flow rates. The apparatus includes a filter capable of removing particulates on the order of 0.8 microns, and preferably as small as 0.22 microns. A distribution manifold is disclosed whereby fluid from a common reservoir may be routed sequentially to plural recipient sites.

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