Method and apparatus for packaging an intraocular lens

Details Method and apparatus for packaging an intraocular lens Method and apparatus for packaging an intraocular lens

1986-08-18

1987-10-06

Price, William

Special receptacle or package

For eyeglass or spectacle

Contact lens

206438, 206205, 623 6, B65D 8122, A61F 116

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046976973

ABSTRACT:
A retainer for retaining an intraocular lens in a sterile liquid in a vial includes an elongated pair of side walls defining a lens-receiving area therebetween. A transversely-extending wall between the side walls defines a support surface for the edges of the haptic of the lens. Ribs on the interior surfaces of the side walls terminate short of the transversely-extending wall to define slots for retaining the haptic of the lens. An access opening is defined by the transversely-extending wall to permit the retained lens to be freed for removal by an instrument from without the confines of the retainer. The retainer terminates in its upper portion in a pair of protruding tabs defining slots for receiving an instrument for removing the retainer and the lens from the vial. The method of inserting and removing the lens from the retainer is also described.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4113088 (1978-09-01), Binkhorst
patent: 4257521 (1981-03-01), Poler
patent: 4326306 (1982-04-01), Poler
patent: 4423809 (1984-01-01), Mazzocco
patent: 4527294 (1985-07-01), Heslin
patent: 4586930 (1986-05-01), Kelman
patent: 4615703 (1986-10-01), Callahan et al.
Brochure (undated) available from CooperVision IOL entitled "NOVAsoft".

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