Ophthalmologic applanation prism replacement system

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2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition

C600S405000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07153267

ABSTRACT:
A replaceable applanation prism for an eye examining instrument is made to be discarded after each use. A bendable tab molded on the prism is deformed by a strain gauge as the prism is inserted into a prism holder, and a signal from the strain gauge is used to verify that a previously unused prism has been inserted into the holder. A microprocessor is programmed to recognize the signal produced by initial deformation of the prism tab so as to proceed with an eye examination only after receiving the strain gauge signal verifying that a previously unused prism has been inserted.

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