Retinal plug

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1995-04-19

1996-06-18

Shay, Randy C.

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

Eye prosthesis

128898, A61F 214

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055273564

ABSTRACT:
A plug for repairing a defect in the retina. The plug can be made from a biodegradable, non-biodegradable, natural or synthetic material. The plug is dimensioned to fit the defect during a vitrectomy procedure to prevent ingress of vitreous fluid into the subretinal space and prevent the migration of pigmented retinal cells. The plug can be formed from a solution that gels at body temperature to form a plug.

REFERENCES:
M. B. Bornstein, M.D., Reconstituted Rat-Tail Collagen Used as Substrate for Tissue Cultures on Coverslips in Maximow Slides and Roller Tubes, vol. 7, No. 2; 1958, pp. 134-137, Laboratory Investigations.
Michalopoulos and Pitot, Primary Culture of Parenchymal Liver Cells on Collagen Membranes, Experimental Cell Research 94 (1975) pp. 70-78.
C. A. Le Bourlais, et al, New Ophthamic Drug Delivery Systems, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 21(1), (1955) pp. 19, 33-36.

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