Surgery – Instruments – Means for removing – inserting or aiding in the removal or...
Patent
1991-01-28
1992-03-31
Shay, Randy C.
Surgery
Instruments
Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...
623 6, 206 51, A61B 1700
Patent
active
051004100
ABSTRACT:
A system for facilitating folding a soft intraocular lens. A supporting and positioning structure associated with a base or frame presents the lens so that forceps tips are automatically positioned near opposite sides of the lens and maintained in that position. A forming means automatically moves the forceps tips with respect to the lens to fold the optic portion of the lens within the tips. The lens is accurately and reliably folded in the forceps tips to securely grip the lens in a desired position with reduced risk of damage to the optic portion of the lens.
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Andrew Tool Co., Inc.
Shay Randy C.
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