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A device used to deploy a flexible implant

An implant and flexible technology, applied in eye implants, drug delivery, pharmaceutical formulations, etc., can solve problems such as difficulties, eye damage, and fragility, and achieve deformation prevention, incision size reduction, and easy and simple stimulation of movement Effect

Active Publication Date: 2016-08-03
UCL BUSINESS PLC
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However, surgical correction of diseases or deformities inside the eye, especially in the back part of the eye, is very difficult and tricky
Also, the tissue outside the eye is very delicate, so any misplaced movement or contact can damage the eye
Currently, there are few devices available on the market that place the implant in the eye

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[0067] figure 1 A first embodiment of a device 10 according to the invention is described which may be used to implant or deploy an implant or other object, the preferred embodiment being directly into an eye. Device 10 can be used for deployment of implants anywhere in the eye, such as within the vitreous of the eye or in the subretinal space of the eye.

[0068] Preferred embodiments of the device have a means for the user to grip the device, such as a handle 11 . The handle is usually located at the proximal end of the device (from the user's perspective). Handles are made of stainless steel (eg, 316 stainless steel) or medical-grade plastic. The handle is conveniently formed using two mirror-symmetrical parts 11 a and 11 b , the seams of which are distributed along the longitudinal axis of the handle 11 . Any fasteners used to assemble the handle can be made of A4 stainless steel.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the handle 11 is shaped to provide a firm grip on the...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to devices and methods for deploying an implant. In a preferred embodiment, the device (10) places a flexible implant in the eye. In one embodiment, the device comprises a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end is configured to allow said implant to bend into a curved form when in the delivery position, the device is designed to, The curved implant can be pushed from the delivery position to a deployed position. Embodiments with a detachable head (13) and roller actuator (14) are also disclosed herein.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to devices and methods for effecting implantation. The device and method can realize implantation simply, reliably and efficiently. In a preferred embodiment, the device is used to implement implants anywhere in the eye, particularly for placing implants in the subretinal space or within the lens. The invention also relates to the implant itself. Background technique [0002] Damage to the retina at the back of the eye, particularly the posterior retinal space beneath the retina, can cause vision impairment and / or blindness. The usual cause of blindness is macular degeneration. The macula is located at the back of the eye, in the middle of the retina, and is responsible for the central visual function. By implanting stem cells to help regenerate and heal the macula of the eye, it is possible to help prevent macular degeneration and other diseases or deformities in the eye. However, surgical correction of diseases or d...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F9/00
CPCA61F9/0017A61K9/0051A61F9/007A61F2/14
Inventor 皮特·科菲林登·达克路士凯伦·奇特汉姆
Owner UCL BUSINESS PLC
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