Surgery – Instruments – Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter
C030S329000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10307017
ABSTRACT:
Blade assembly18for use in a microkeratome during eye surgery includes a cutting blade20and a blade holder22attached to the blade20. Tabs30are attached to the blade holder22to assist in aligning the blade assembly18with a mating slot12in a microkeratome to minimize damage to the cutting blade20. Tab30is attached to the blade holder22, such that the tab30may be detached from the blade holder22after insertion into the microkeratome.
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Dame Randy
Smith Michael L.
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Houston Elizabeth
Nguyen Anhtuan T.
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