IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same

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1997-07-30

1999-08-24

Dudash, Diana

Coating processes

Medical or dental purpose product; parts; subcombinations;...

Device for creating or holding open an unnatural opening in...

427 21, 427230, 427238, 427384, 427536, 427539, B05D 722, B05D 306, B05D 300

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059422777

ABSTRACT:
Method of making an apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having a plasma exposed interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.

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