An ocular drainage device and method of manufacturing thereof

A technology of eye and structural configuration, applied in ophthalmic surgery and other fields

Active Publication Date: 2017-02-22
NAT UNIV OF SINGAPORE +1
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For example, against the currently available GDD, the conventional Baerveldt device exhibits a 36% failure rate in 5 after surgical implantation, and the conventional Ahmed device can achieve a 44% failure rate.

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[0054] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification. In the drawings, similar reference symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter described herein. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "comprises" and "comprises" and grammatical variations thereof are used herein for the purpose of providing an open or inclusive meaning such that stated elements are included and additional undescribed elements are also permitted to be included. As used herein, the term "about" when referring to a component concentration, condition, measured or calculated value, etc., means + / - 10% of the stated value, such as + / - 5% of the stated value, or all + / - 4%...

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Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an ocular drainage device that includes a stability system. The stability system includes a plate, and can further include a material comprising collagen covering at least a portion of a top surface of the plate, and / or a viscoelastic substance covering at least a portion of the plate's top surface. The plate is formed of a flexible material and includes a tube retaining structure integrally formed therewith, wherein the tube retaining structure is configured to hold a tube that is at least partially surrounded by the tube retaining structure to the plate when the tube is moved. The tube retaining structure can include a low profile ridge, and / or a channel having an undercut or horseshoe shape. The plate has at least one plate channel, including a plate channel configured for carrying the tube. The plate can further include a reservoir.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to the field of ophthalmology. In particular, the present invention relates to implantable ocular devices, including ocular drainage devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to glaucoma drainage devices (hereinafter referred to as 'GDDs'), methods of manufacturing GDDs, and methods of implanting GDDs. Background technique [0002] Glaucoma, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible blindness. Sixty million people were diagnosed with glaucoma in 2010, and eight million of them developed blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye increases above normal levels due to a higher inflow than outflow of aqueous fluid. While drug therapy is effective, one problem is compliance since drug therapy often uses multiple drugs. For example, studies have shown that for patients undergoing drug therapy there is a 50% non-adherence within 6 months of drug therapy. Trabeculecto...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F9/007
Inventor 周德权K·巴顿E·科尔孙嘉汶
Owner NAT UNIV OF SINGAPORE
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