Shunt placement through the sclera
US-9017276-B2 · Apr 28, 2015 · US
Intraocular shunt placement
US9192516B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9192516-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414191340-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Publication date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
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Methods are provided for using an intraocular shunt deployment device to deploy an intraocular shunt from the device and into an eye.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for deploying an intraocular shunt within an eye, the method comprising: inserting a device into an eye through a cornea of the eye, the device comprising a hollow shaft extending within a sleeve, the shaft holding an intraocular shunt; advancing the shaft through the eye until a distal edge of the sleeve contacts anterior chamber angle tissue to provide resistance against further advancement of the device; and advancing the shunt from the devi…
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- What does patent US9192516B2 cover?
- Methods are provided for using an intraocular shunt deployment device to deploy an intraocular shunt from the device and into an eye.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Aquesys Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F9/00781. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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