IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same

Details IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same

2003-12-16

2008-03-25

Fletcher, III, William Phillip (Department: 1792)

Coating processes

Interior of hollow article coating

C427S536000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07348038

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an 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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