Methods and devices for performing a temporary tarsorrhaphy

Surgery – Instruments – Sutureless closure

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128898, A61B 1704

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ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for performing a temporary tarsorrhaphy are provided. One device comprises two clips mounted in parallel on the upper and lower eyelids of an eye. The clips are then fastened together in a reversible manner to complete the temporary tarsorrhaphy. Each clip comprises a tube which is partially implanted in a linear fashion under the eyelid such that the tube is at a subcutaneous center portion and each end of the tube projects from the eyelid. The end portions of the tube that lie outside of the eyelid are joined together by a connecting means having first and second ends. The procedure is repeated on the lower eyelid. The connecting means are then joined together with one or more removable fasteners to complete the temporary tarsorrhaphy.

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