One-piece minicapsulorhexis valve

Details One-piece minicapsulorhexis valve One-piece minicapsulorhexis valve

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Eye prosthesis

Reexamination Certificate

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07001426

ABSTRACT:
A one-piece capsulorhexis device is presented comprising a membrane having a curved, flexible substantially discoid flap-valve member shaped to align with an ocular lens capsular bag inner surface, and at least one integral, flexible retainer shaped to align with an ocular lens capsular bag outer surface.

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