SYSTEM WITH AN INJECTOR FOR AN INTRAOCULAR LENS

Description

Field of invention

[0001] The invention relates to an injector for an intraocular lens. The invention further relates to a system comprising a container for storing and transporting an intraocular lens and an injector for the intraocular lens. Background of the invention

[0002] Injectors are known for applying an artificially manufactured intraocular lens, for example during cataract surgery.

[0003] It is usually a disposable instrument that includes a piston, by means of which the surgeon can push the lens out of a cannula and into the eye.

[0004] The intraocular lenses, made of a plastic material, can be folded for application. This allows the channel from which the lens is pushed out to have a smaller cross-section.

[0005] Furthermore, such lenses typically include a so-called haptic element. This consists of spring-loaded, foldable arms that center the lens in the patient's eye. Advantageously, the haptic element is folded in before the lens is folded.

[0006] For this purpose, the patent application WO 2018 / 006889 A2 (Iolution GmbH) describes a system with an injector and a magazine that slides onto the injector and contains the lens. The magazine includes a haptic slider which, according to the teaching of the aforementioned document, comprises two laterally arranged sliding elements. The user first folds the haptic by means of these elements and then closes a lid with a folding blade to fold the lens. The lens is now folded with the arms folded and can then be applied by the surgeon. Patent application WO 2012 / 155887 A1 shows an injector with a slider for folding the lens haptic. Object of the invention

[0007] The invention, in contrast to the aforementioned prior art, is based on the objective of providing an injector or a system with an injector for an intraocular lens, in which the actuation of the slider for the haptics of the intraocular lens is further simplified. Summary of the invention

[0008] The object of the invention is already solved by a system with a container and with an injector for an intraocular lens according to claim.

[0009] Preferred embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the subject matter of the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

[0010] According to one aspect of the revelation, this refers to an injector for an intraocular lens.

[0011] The injector comprises a housing with a piston that slides within the housing for applying the intraocular lens. The piston is connected to a handle, which the user uses to advance the piston, or in one embodiment also via a spindle drive, thus injecting the solution into the eye through a cannula.

[0012] The housing can be composed of multiple parts. In particular, the housing can comprise a first section, which includes the cannula for applying the lens and which can be connected to a magazine in which the intraocular lens is arranged. A second housing section can include a guide for the piston and piston rod. The injector is preferably designed as a disposable instrument made of plastic. The components of the injector are preferably joined together without the use of an adhesive. In particular, the housing sections can be snapped together.

[0013] According to the invention, the injector comprises a haptic slider which can be activated by sliding the magazine onto the housing of the injector.

[0014] The invention therefore provides that the haptic slider is automatically activated by sliding the magazine onto the injector.

[0015] It is specifically designed that the magazine is pushed onto the injector from the distal side in a proximal direction, i.e., along the central axis of the piston. According to another embodiment, however, the magazine can also be pushed onto the injector housing from above, from the side, or from below.

[0016] In particular, the injector is designed in such a way that the folding element can only be activated after the haptic element has been folded in using the haptic slider.

[0017] The haptic slider is preferably part of the magazine.

[0018] It is specifically intended that the haptic slider comprises a first sliding element and a second sliding element.

[0019] In particular, the sliding elements can be arranged in a plane above or below the plane in which the intraocular lens is held in the magazine.

[0020] The sliding elements can be designed in particular as laterally arranged sliding sleds which move in opposite directions and which each fold in an arm of the haptic.

[0021] Preferably, the sliding elements are coupled to each other, in particular by means of a rocker which is articulated to the sliding elements.

[0022] When the magazine is pushed open, one of the sliding elements or a component connected to the sliding element is moved by being held against a stop on the injector housing.

[0023] A rocker arm allows the opposite sliding element to be moved in the other direction.

[0024] The haptics are thus easily folded inwards from both sides towards the optical part of the intraocular lens.

[0025] According to another aspect of the disclosure, the invention relates to an injector for an intraocular lens, in particular to an injector such as that described above.

[0026] The injector comprises a housing with a piston that slides within the housing for applying the intraocular lens. The injector also includes a sliding magazine for the intraocular lens.

[0027] The injector also includes a haptic slider for folding the haptic of the intraocular lens.

[0028] Furthermore, the injector includes a folding element for folding the intraocular lens.

[0029] As described at the beginning, the folding element serves to fold the intraocular lens, so that it is more compact and thus fits better through the cannula.

[0030] The folding element can be arranged, in particular, on a flap that is folded onto the magazine. As it folds, the folding element dips into the magazine, folding the intraocular lens and transferring it from the magazine into a channel through which the lens can be pushed out of the injector by means of the piston.

[0031] According to the invention, the folding element is only released after the haptic slider has been actuated to fold the intraocular lens.

[0032] This means that the folding element can only fulfill its intended function once the haptic of the intraocular lens has already been folded using the haptic slider.

[0033] In the non-actuated state of the haptic slider, the folding element is blocked or locked in such a way that it cannot dip into the magazine and transfer the intraocular lens into the housing of the injector.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the invention, the haptic slider or a component connected to the haptic slider blocks the folding element.

[0035] In particular, the haptic slider, if not actuated, can serve as a stop for the folding element designed as a flap.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the haptic slider is designed as a rotary plate which has a passage for the folding element when it has been rotated into the actuated position.

[0037] In the unactivated state, the opening for the folding element is positioned perpendicular to the folding element. This prevents the folding element from being inserted into the magazine.

[0038] According to another aspect of the disclosure, this relates to an injector for an intraocular lens, in particular one of the injectors described above.

[0039] This includes a housing with a piston that can be moved within the housing for applying the intraocular lens, a sliding magazine for the intraocular lens, a folding element for folding the intraocular lens, and a haptic slider for folding the haptic of the intraocular lens.

[0040] According to the disclosure, the haptic slider comprises a first and a second sliding element, wherein the first and second sliding elements are designed such that they move in the same direction when the haptic is folded.

[0041] In contrast to the prior art described at the beginning, in which the sliding elements move in different directions, this embodiment provides for only a single direction of movement.

[0042] This could be, for example, rotation around an axis.

[0043] In particular, the haptic slider can be designed to rotate. Specifically, the haptic slider is formed by a rotary plate.

[0044] This design makes it easier to operate the haptic slider, insofar as it is operated manually.

[0045] Furthermore, the haptic slider can thus be easily designed as a locking element, which, in the unactuated state, blocks the immersion of the folding sword.

[0046] In a folded position of the haptic element, the haptic slider, on the other hand, includes a passage for the folding element.

[0047] According to another aspect, the disclosure relates to an injector for an intraocular lens, in particular an injector as described above. This comprises a housing with a piston slidable within the housing for applying the intraocular lens, a magazine for the intraocular lens that can be slid onto the housing of the injector, a folding element for folding the intraocular lens, and a haptic slider for folding the haptic of the intraocular lens.

[0048] According to the invention, the haptic slider comprises a first and a second sliding element, wherein the first and second sliding elements are movable towards each other for folding the haptic.

[0049] In contrast to the prior art described at the beginning, in which the sliding elements move parallel to each other and in different directions, it is therefore intended that the sliding elements move towards each other.

[0050] Manual operation of the haptic slider makes it easier to activate. In particular, the magazine can be gripped with two fingers. When pressed together, the two sliding elements move towards each other and fold in the opposing arms of the haptic mechanism.

[0051] This can be achieved in particular by sliding elements arranged laterally, i.e., on the left and right sides of the housing.

[0052] According to another embodiment, the sliding elements are moved towards each other in an axial direction with respect to the central axis of the piston.

[0053] It is specifically intended that the injector, and in particular its magazine, has a telescopic design. The intraocular lens can be held in a central section. A distal sliding element folds in one arm of the intraocular lens's haptic. The central section then slides into a proximal sliding element, or the proximal sliding element moves relative to the distal sliding element as the central section slides in, folding in an opposite arm of the haptic.

[0054] This embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable for automated folding of the haptics.

[0055] In particular, the distal sliding element can be grasped when sliding the magazine onto the injector housing. As the magazine is slid onto the injector housing, it connects to the housing and is simultaneously compressed in such a way that the distal and proximal sliding elements move towards each other.

[0056] Furthermore, automated activation of the haptic slider is also possible if the distal sliding element, for example in a water container in which the magazine with the intraocular lens is stored, hits a stop in the container when the injector housing is immersed in the container to connect the magazine to the housing.

[0057] According to another aspect of the disclosure, this relates to an injector for an intraocular lens, in particular an injector such as the one described above.

[0058] The injector comprises a housing with a piston that can be moved within the housing for applying the intraocular lens, a magazine for or with the intraocular lens that can be slid onto the housing, a folding element for folding the intraocular lens, and a haptic slider for folding the haptic of the intraocular lens.

[0059] According to the invention, the haptic slider is arranged on the underside of the magazine. The underside of the magazine is understood to be the side that, during normal use of the magazine, abuts the injector housing. The folding element, on the other hand, can penetrate through the top of the magazine.

[0060] The arrangement according to the invention on the underside, in particular in a plane which lies below the plane in which the intraocular lens is held in the magazine, enables, on the one hand, a particularly tamper-proof design of the haptic slider.

[0061] In this embodiment of the invention, the haptic slider can in particular comprise two sliding elements arranged opposite each other laterally.

[0062] These are moved in opposite directions to each other to fold the arms of the haptic mechanism.

[0063] According to a preferred embodiment, only one of the sliding elements is moved relative to the housing. In this embodiment of the invention, however, the lens itself is moved via the first sliding element. In particular, the lens can be moved by a rotational movement towards the second sliding element, which is designed as a stop for an arm of the haptic and thus folds in the arm of the haptic opposite the first sliding element.

[0064] The invention relates to a system with an injector for an intraocular lens, in particular an injector as described above.

[0065] The injector includes a haptic slider for folding the haptic of the intraocular lens. The system also includes a container.

[0066] The container may in particular be a liquid-filled container for storing and transporting a hydrophilic intraocular lens.

[0067] Furthermore, the container may be a heating container designed to warm the lens in the magazine before application, making it more flexible and easier to fold.

[0068] According to the invention, the haptic slider can be activated by inserting the injector into the container.

[0069] In the case of using a heat container, for example, the haptic slider can be activated by inserting the magazine along with the injector.

[0070] Furthermore, the magazine can be arranged in the container in a housing section designed for this purpose, in particular a channel.

[0071] The system is designed in such a way that the magazine can be received by means of the injector housing.

[0072] When the magazine is coupled to the injector, the haptic slider is automatically activated. This can occur, for example, when the magazine and / or the injector housing is pressed against a stop that activates the haptic slider.

[0073] This also allows for particularly easy handling of the system with the injector. Furthermore, the folding element can be locked, as described above, until the haptic slider has been activated by coupling.

[0074] The container may include a receptacle for the magazine and / or the injector. Furthermore, the container may include a stop for the magazine and / or the injector, designed to activate the haptic slider when the injector is inserted into the container.

[0075] In one embodiment of the invention, the magazine is located in the receptacle of the container. The haptic slider is activated when the injector is pushed into the container and is thereby coupled to the magazine. Brief description of the drawings

[0076] The subject matter of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to various exemplary embodiments. Figs. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of an injector in which the haptic slider is automatically activated when the magazine is removed from a container. Fig. 4 shows the magazine arranged in the container. Figs. 5 to 7show an embodiment of a magazine in which the haptic slider is automatically activated when slid onto the housing of the injector. Fig. 7 This is a longitudinal section along a horizontal plane. Figs. 8 to 10 show an injector in which the magazine comprises a haptic slider with two sliding elements which can be moved axially towards each other. Fig. 11 is a schematic representation of an injector with sliding elements that can be moved axially towards each other. Fig. 12 is a schematic representation in which sliding elements that can be moved towards each other and also serve as a handle are arranged laterally on the magazine. Figs. 13 to 18 These are schematic representations of an injector with a haptic slide designed as a rotary plate. Figs. 19 to 21 These are schematic representations of an injector in which the haptic slider is located on the underside of the magazine. Detailed description of the drawings

[0077] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an injector 1 which is designed such that the haptic slider 31a, 31b is automatically activated when the magazine 30 is picked up from a container.

[0078] The perspective view shows the housing 10 of the injector, with only the front housing part shown, which can be connected to a rear housing part via locking hooks 17.

[0079] The rear housing part, including the handle, piston rod, and actuating element, is not shown. This can be designed according to the prior art described above.

[0080] The magazine 30 can be slid onto the housing 10.

[0081] The intraocular lens 2 is arranged in the magazine 30. The intraocular lens 2 comprises a lens body 2a as the optical component of the lens and the haptic element 2b, which in this embodiment includes two outwardly spring-loaded arms.

[0082] The flap 12 is arranged on the housing 10. This includes a folding element 13, which is sword-shaped and is movably arranged in the bearing block 14.

[0083] Above the film hinge 15, the folding element 13 can be inserted into the magazine 30, folding the intraocular lens 2 and transferring it into the channel 16 of the housing 10, from where the folded intraocular lens 2 can be applied out of the cannula 11 by means of the piston not shown.

[0084] The flap 12 includes a locking hook 18, which locks the flap 12 onto the magazine 30 after it has been folded down. This increases the tamper resistance of the injector system, which is designed as a disposable system.

[0085] In another embodiment, the flap can also latch onto at least one side wall of the magazine (not shown).

[0086] The laterally arranged sliding elements 31a, 31b serve to fold the haptic elements 2a, 2b, which can be moved against each other along rails, for example designed as groove 33.

[0087] This view shows the unfolded state.

[0088] The folding elements 31a, 31b comprise a housing with a recess 32 in which the end of the respective arm of the haptic 2b sits. By means of a proximal displacement of the sliding element 31a and a distal displacement of the sliding element 31b, the arms of the haptic 2b are folded over or onto the optical part 2a of the intraocular lens 2, before the lens 2 is then folded together by means of the folding element 13 and transferred into the channel 16.

[0089] The folding elements 31a, 31b are connected to a rocker 34 via longitudinally running rods 35a, 35b.

[0090] The rocker 34 is pivotally mounted on the axis of rotation 36. The rocker 34 is in turn connected to the rods 35a, 35b via the hinges 37, which are designed as film hinges. As soon as the first sliding element 31a reaches a stop, it moves in a proximal direction, which in turn moves the rocker 34 via the rod 35a and thus, on the opposite side, moves the sliding element 31b in a distal direction via the rod 35b.

[0091] In this way, it is sufficient to exert force on one of the sliding elements 31a in a single direction to move both sliding elements 31a, 31b in opposite directions.

[0092] In another embodiment, not shown here, the sliding elements 31a and 31b are not coupled to each other. The sliding element 31a can be activated, for example, by picking up the injector from a container (by pushing it forward). The sliding element 31b can be activated when the injector, including the magazine, is pulled out of the container, for example, by an undercut in the container. Otherwise, this embodiment can be used as shown here. Figs. 1 to 3 It should be depicted as being trained.

[0093] Fig. 2 is a representation of housing 10 with the magazine removed.

[0094] A rail 19 can be seen, onto which the magazine can be slid.

[0095] In the area of ​​the magazine, the housing 10 is open at the top and the channel 16, through which the lens is transferred into the cannula 11, is open.

[0096] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the underside of the in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 depicted injector.

[0097] Issue 30 of magazine has now been postponed again.

[0098] On the underside of the magazine 30, it can be seen that the locking hooks 38 engage through the grooves 33, which are designed as through-grooves, of the magazine housing 30. This allows for easy mounting of the magazine.

[0099] Located in the proximal direction after the magazine 30, the connecting piece 20 with the locking hooks 17 is connected to a rear housing section via which the housing section shown here is connected.

[0100] Fig. 4 Figure 1 schematically shows how the magazine 30 sits in a container 60 and is picked up by means of the housing 10 of the injector.

[0101] The intraocular lens 2 is preloaded in magazine 30.

[0102] In this embodiment, the magazine 30 is arranged in a container 60 which is filled with water. This system is preferably used for hydrophilic intraocular lenses 2.

[0103] Container 60 includes a channel 61, which provides a receiving area adapted to the magazine 30.

[0104] After opening the container 60, the injector is immersed into the container with the housing 10 leading and connected to the magazine 30.

[0105] The magazine 30 is pressed forward with the first haptic slider 31a onto a stop 62.

[0106] During the joining process, the magazine 30 is pushed deeper into the container 60, and the haptic sliders 31a and 31b are moved so that the arms of the haptic are folded onto the optical part of the intraocular lens 2.

[0107] The magazine 30 preferably locks inseparably with the housing 10 of the injector and can then be removed together with the intraocular lens.

[0108] The user now only needs to fold in flap 12 to transfer the intraocular lens 2 into the channel leading to the cannula.

[0109] The injector is now ready for use and can be used immediately to apply the lens to the eye.

[0110] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a magazine 30 which is designed such that the haptic slider 31a, 31b is automatically activated when the magazine 30 is pushed onto the injector.

[0111] In this embodiment, the haptic slider comprises longitudinally displaceable sliding elements 31a, 31b on opposite sides, which, as in the Figs. 1 to 4 The illustrated embodiment is mounted on a rail, such as a groove.

[0112] Furthermore, the sliding elements 31a, 31b each also include a recess 32 into which the unfolded arm of the haptic element 2b protrudes.

[0113] In this embodiment, the recesses 32 are located in a head 41a, 41b, which is thickened compared to the adjacent part of the respective sliding element 31a, 31b. A contact surface within the recess 32 for the haptic element 2b can be inclined, which facilitates the folding of the haptic element 2b.

[0114] In this embodiment as well, the sliding elements 31a, 31b are connected to a rotatably mounted rocker 34.

[0115] The rocker 34a is connected to the sliding elements 31a, 31b via a hinge 37 (e.g. film hinge).

[0116] In contrast to the previously described embodiment, there is an additional hinge 39.

[0117] The intermediate piece located between the first hinge 37 and the second hinge 39 compensates for the fact that the extension of the rocker 34 in the transverse direction decreases with increasing deflection of the rocker 34.

[0118] This view shows the state when the haptic slider is not activated. The movement of the arms of haptic 2a is schematically represented by the three superimposed positions.

[0119] The magazine 30 is designed in such a way that the haptic slider is activated by sliding the magazine 30 onto the housing of the injector.

[0120] In this embodiment, this is achieved by the rocker 34 being positioned transversely in the inactive state shown here, thus protruding from the base housing of the magazine 30.

[0121] When sliding the rocker 34 onto the injector housing, it abuts the injector housing.

[0122] The injector housing thus acts as a stop, causing the rocker 34 to straighten out.

[0123] The sliding element 31b is moved in a proximal direction and the sliding element 31a in a distal direction. This causes the arms of the haptic 2b to fold towards the optical part of the lens 2.

[0124] In Fig. 5 The upper side of the magazine 30 is shown. In this embodiment, the sliding elements 31a and 31b also move on a plane located above the plane in which the lens 2 is held in the magazine. Here, the haptics are moved on the side of the haptic-optical connection. Figs. 1-3 on the opposite side.

[0125] Fig. 6 This is a perspective view of the underside of magazine 30.

[0126] Here, the magazine includes opposing rails 40 for sliding onto the injector housing. It can be seen that the rocker 34 protrudes on the proximal side of the magazine 30.

[0127] Fig. 7 This is a longitudinal section along a horizontal plane. It can be seen that the sliding elements 31a, 31b each engage through a groove in the housing of the magazine 30. These are thus connected in the same way as in the Fig. 3 The illustrated embodiment is carried out. However, in this embodiment, the sliding elements 31a, 31b only engage in a proximal area of ​​the magazine through the grooves 33. In a distal direction, the sliding elements 31a, 31b then extend on the top of the magazine up to the head 41a, 41b, which projects downwards into the area in which the lens 2 is arranged.

[0128] Fig. 8This is an embodiment in which the haptic slider 2 comprises opposing sliding elements 31a, 31b which are movable towards each other in an axial direction. The injector or the magazine 30 of the injector comprises a central part 44 which is displaceable relative to the sliding elements 31a, 31b via a rail connection with the rails 43.

[0129] The inactive state is shown.

[0130] The sliding elements 31a, 31b each include at least one recess 32 into which the arms 2b of the haptic project.

[0131] If a force is now exerted on the distal sliding element 31a (either manually or by the sliding element 31a running up against a stop in a container, accordingly) Fig. 4 ), so the sliding elements 31a, 31b and the middle part 44 slide together telescopically.

[0132] In this process, the haptic 2b of the lens 2 is folded. First, the distal arm of the haptic is folded by the sliding element 31a. Then, the central part 44 slides in a proximal direction, and the proximal arm of the haptic 2b is folded when the sliding element 31a reaches its stop against the sliding element 31b.

[0133] In this embodiment, the injector can be designed such that, in the inactive state shown here, the flap 12 with the folding element cannot be closed, since it cannot enter the holding plane 42 for the lens 2. This is because the central part 44 is not yet inserted.

[0134] Only when the sliding elements 31a and 31b are pushed together can the flap 12 be closed and the locking hook 18 locks the flap 12.

[0135] Sliding elements 31a, 31b and the central part 44 preferably lock into place in the fully retracted position.

[0136] This embodiment allows for the sliding of one haptic distally and one proximally, or, depending on the design of the lis shape, two haptics distally and two proximally.

[0137] Fig. 9 This is a perspective view of the underside of the injector.

[0138] The distal sliding element 31a extends beyond the central part 44 in the non-activated state and is located above the cannula 11.

[0139] The middle section 44 surrounds the cannula 11.

[0140] The housing 10 is also constructed in multiple parts in this embodiment. The front housing section shown here includes a connecting piece 20 for a rear housing section.

[0141] Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the central part 44. This includes a channel 45 through which, in the assembled state, the cannula runs with the channel into which the folded lens is transferred.

[0142] Furthermore, the middle section comprises 44 rails 46, with which it is movably connected to the sliding elements.

[0143] Fig. 11 is another schematic representation of an injector 1, which includes axially movable sliding elements 31a, 31b.

[0144] The proximal sliding element 31b is connected to the injector housing.

[0145] The distal sliding element 31a can be moved in a proximal direction via the head piece 47.

[0146] The sliding elements 31a, 31b each include curved contact surfaces 49, which facilitate the folding of the haptic 2b.

[0147] The proximal sliding element 31b is moved towards the lens 2 either manually or by sliding the magazine 30 onto the injector housing.

[0148] Once the haptic element 2b is folded, a flap with a folding element can also be closed in this embodiment, thereby transferring the folded lens into a channel located below the magazine. The lens 2 can then be pushed out of the cannula (not shown in this schematic representation) by means of the piston 48 with a preferably soft end piece (e.g., made of silicone) and thus applied.

[0149] It is conceivable to have a variant in which the sliding elements 31a, 31b are activated manually, e.g. when removing them from a container, as well as a variant in which the sliding elements 31a, 31b are inserted when the magazine 30 is pushed onto the injector housing.

[0150] Fig. 12 Figure 1 is a schematic view of an embodiment in which the sliding elements 31a, 31b protrude laterally from the housing of the magazine.

[0151] To fold in the haptic 2b, the sliding elements 31a, 31b each comprise a curved contact surface 49.

[0152] The sliding elements 31a, 31b are designed as a handle and can have a curved outer surface.

[0153] The diagram shows the inactive state. The movement of the arms of Haptics 2b, however, is schematically represented by superimposed positions.

[0154] The user can grasp the magazine 30 by the side sliding elements 31a, 31b. If the user now presses the sliding elements 31a, 31b together, they move towards each other and fold in the haptic 2b.

[0155] In the folded state, the sliding elements 31a, 31b lock onto the housing of the magazine 30 by means of the locking hooks 50.

[0156] This design allows for very simple manual activation of the haptic slider. It can be activated virtually "on the fly" when the user grasps the magazine 30 to slide it onto the injector housing.

[0157] Figs. 13 to 18 The schematic representation shows a magazine 30 with a haptic slider designed as a rotary table 51.

[0158] The turntable 51 is rotatably mounted on the housing of the magazine 30.

[0159] Fig. 13 shows the inactive state in a top-down view.

[0160] The turntable 51 includes recesses 32, which are curved.

[0161] In the inactive state shown here, the arms of the haptic element 2b can spring into the recesses 32.

[0162] Furthermore, the turntable 51 includes a passage 52 for the folding element.

[0163] The passage 52 for the folding element is oriented perpendicular to the folding element in the inactive state shown here.

[0164] Since the recesses 32 do not provide enough space for the folding element, the folding element is prevented from entering the magazine housing when not activated. It then comes into contact with the rotary table 51.

[0165] In the characters Figs. 14 to 18 The illustration shows how the user now rotates the turntable 51 by a quarter turn until it reaches the point where it is in Fig. 18 The depicted end position is reached. By rotating, the contact surfaces 49 fold in the arms of the haptic 2b.

[0166] The passage 52 is now aligned longitudinally in the final position and the folding element can now enter through the passage 52, fold the lens 2 and transfer it into the underlying channel which leads to the cannula.

[0167] Preferably, the turntable 51 is secured against rotation backwards at least in the end position (for example by means of a detent).

[0168] Figs. 19 to 21 The figures schematically show an embodiment of an injector in which the haptic slider can be arranged in a plane below the plane in which the lens 2 is held.

[0169] Fig. 19 and Fig. 20 are longitudinal sections along a horizontal plane, whereby Fig. 19 the inactive and Fig. 20 shows the activated state of the haptic slider.

[0170] The haptic slider comprises two laterally opposing sliding elements 31a, 31b which can be moved relative to each other in the longitudinal direction.

[0171] In this embodiment, only the first sliding element 31a is movable. This simplifies the design of the injector.

[0172] To fold the haptic element, the sliding elements 31a, 31b comprise, similar to the embodiment shown in the illustration. Figs. 5 to 7 , each with a head 41a, 41b. Since only the first sliding element 31a is movable, in this embodiment the lens 2 must be moved in the direction of the head 41b to fold in the arms of the haptic 2b.

[0173] For this purpose, the sliding elements 31a, 31b each include a driver 53a, 53b.

[0174] The driver 53a, 53b is located laterally against the optical part of the lens 2.

[0175] When the sliding element 31a is moved, the driver 53a moves along the lens 2, pressing the lens against the driver 53b. The lens 2 is elastic, allowing the drivers 53a and 53b to press into the lens 2.

[0176] Lens 2 is now rotated by the drivers 53a, 53b by a design-specific angle and thereby moves into the position shown in Fig. 20End position shown.

[0177] The heads 41a, 41b of the sliding elements 31a, 31b fold in the lens haptic, whereby the folding is also partly due to the rotation of the lens.

[0178] Fig. 21 This is a top view of the underside of the magazine.

[0179] It can be seen that there is sufficient space between the sliding elements 31a, 31b with the heads 41a, 41b such that the passage between the sliding elements 31a, 31b is wide enough to transfer the folded lens between the sliding elements 31a, 31b into the channel through which the lens can be applied. Preferably, the components of the injector not shown here are constructed according to the preceding embodiments. In particular, the injector can have a folding element which is arranged on a flap that is closed before the intraocular lens 2 is applied.

[0180] The invention has enabled the provision of an injector for intraocular lenses that is easier to use. In particular, the activation of the sliding elements can be coupled to a haptic slider and / or the folding element can be locked until the haptic slider has been activated. Reference symbol list

[0181] 1 Injector 2 Intraocular lens 2a Lens body (optical component) 2b Haptic 10 Housing 11 Cannula 12 Flap 13 Folding element 14 Bearing block 15 Film hinge 16 Channel 17 Detent hook (for rear housing section) 18 Detent hook (flap) 19 Rail 20 Connector for rear housing section 30 Magazine 31a First sliding element 31b Second sliding element (31a + 31b = haptic slider) 32 Recess 33 Groove 34 Rocker 35a, 35b Rod 36 Pivot axis 37 Hinge 38 Detent hook 39 Additional hinge 40 Rail 41a, 41b Head of sliding element 42 Retaining plane 43 Rail 44 Center piece 45 Channel 46 Rail 47 Head piece 48 Piston 49 Contact surface 50 Locking hook 51 Turntable 52 Passage 53a, 53b Drive 60 Container 61 Channel 62 Stop

Claims

1. A system comprising a container (60) and an injector (1) for an intraocular lens (2); the injector (1) comprising a haptics slider for folding inward haptics (2b) of the intraocular lens (2); characterised in that the haptics slider can be activated by insertion of the injector (1) into the container (60).

2. The system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the injector (1) comprises a cartridge (30) for the intraocular lens (2), which can be slidably fitted onto the injector (1), wherein the cartridge (30) is insertable into the container (60) and comprises the haptics slider.

3. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the container (60) is in the form of a heating container for heating the intraocular lens (2).

4. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the container (60) is in the form of a liquid-filled container (60) for storing and transporting a hydrophilic intraocular lens (2).

5. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the haptics slider can be activated by inserting the cartridge (30) together with the injector (1) into the container (60).

6. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the cartridge (30) and / or the housing (10) of the injector (1) can be pressed against a stop (62) in order to activate the haptics slider.

7. An injector (1) for an intraocular lens (2), configured for a system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a housing (10) with a plunger that is slideable inside the housing (10) for applying the intraocular lens (2), wherein the injector (1) comprises a cartridge (30) for the intraocular lens (2), which cartridge can be slideably fitted onto the housing (10) of the injector (1); characterised in that the injector (1) comprises a haptics slider which can be activated by the slideable fitting of the cartridge (30) when the cartridge (30) sits in the container (60) and is accommodated by the housing (10) of the injector (1).

8. The injector (1) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the haptics slider forms part of the cartridge (30).