Packaging-integrated manually actuated intraocular lens cartridge and lens delivery device

Abstract

To provide a packaging-integrated manually actuated intraocular lens cartridge and a lens delivery device.SOLUTION: A system, method, and device for storing and / or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. The system comprises a nozzle and an IOL cartridge having a compartment comprising an IOL and a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The IOL cartridge has a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case, and is configured to be removably attachable to a handpiece. The system further comprises a package comprising a base where the IOL cartridge is disposed, a first removable cover to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge, and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, and locked at a predetermined position by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to ophthalmic surgery, and more particularly, some embodiments may generally relate to systems, methods, and devices for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to a manually actuated intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge integrated into the package. [Background technology]

[0002] The human eye can suffer from many diseases that can cause anything from mild deterioration to complete loss of vision. Contact lenses and glasses can compensate for some ailments, but in other cases eye surgery may be necessary. In general, eye surgery can be classified into posterior segment procedures, such as vitreoretinal surgery, and anterior segment procedures, such as cataract surgery.

[0003] In cataract surgery, a surgical procedure may require an incision and insertion of a tool into the eye to replace the cloudy lens with an IOL. An insertion tool may be used to deliver the IOL into the eye. By way of example, the insertion tool may include a plunger to push the IOL out of the nozzle of the insertion tool. In some cases, the IOL may be preloaded into the insertion tool. In other cases, the insertion tool may be loaded with a separate bay. The plunger may engage the IOL to advance the IOL from the bay through the nozzle and into the eye. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure provides a system for storing and / or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) delivery device. The system includes an IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge includes a compartment including an IOL. The IOL cartridge further includes a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, an inner surface of the dial exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further includes a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, the plunger being movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to be removably attached to a handpiece. The system may further include a package configured to enclose the IOL cartridge, the package may further be configured to prevent removal of the IOL cartridge prior to rotation of the dial of the IOL cartridge. The package may further include a base in which the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base, a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge, and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge. The dial may further include at least one arm, and the second removable cover may include at least one prong configured to extend under the at least one arm of the dial, and the at least one arm may prevent removal of the at least one prong and the second removable cover when the dial is in a non-rotated position.

[0005] In another exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure provides a system for storing and / or shipping an IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge may include a compartment configured to house an IOL. The IOL cartridge further includes a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, an inner surface of the dial exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further includes a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, the plunger being movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to be removably attached to a handpiece. The system further includes a package including a base in which the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base, a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge, and a second removable cover adjacent to the first removable cover, the second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, the second removable cover being locked in place by the dial in a non-rotated position.

[0006] In another exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for delivery of an IOL. The method includes opening a first cover of a package to expose a first portion of an IOL cartridge housed within a base of the package. The IOL cartridge includes a compartment comprising an IOL. The method further includes rotating a dial on the IOL cartridge to fold the IOL and unlock a second cover covering a second portion of the IOL cartridge, opening the second cover, and removing the IOL cartridge from the base of the package.

[0007] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory in nature and are intended to provide an understanding of the present disclosure without limiting the scope of the disclosure. In that regard, further aspects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description.

[0008] These drawings illustrate some particular aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure and should not be used to limit or define the present disclosure. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a top view of a pre-loaded IOL cartridge with the dial in an initial, non-rotated position, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 shows a cutaway view of components below the dial of the preloaded IOL cartridge of FIG. 1, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 shows a side perspective view of an edge roller contained within a compartment of the preloaded IOL cartridge of FIGS. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a compartment of the preloaded IOL cartridge of FIG. 1 with the IOL in an unfolded state. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 shows a top view of a pre-loaded IOL cartridge with the dial in a rotated position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the pre-loaded IOL cartridge of FIG. 5 with a folded IOL, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 illustrates a package for the preloaded IOL cartridge of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows a top view of the package of FIG. 7 with the first cover removed to expose the dial of the IOL cartridge, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the package of FIG. 7 with the first cover and second cover removed to expose the dial and plunger case of the IOL cartridge, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 shows the preloaded IOL cartridge of FIG. 1 removably attached to a handpiece. [Figure 11A-11B] 11A-11B show implantation of an IOL according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the implementations shown in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation to the scope of the present disclosure is intended. Any alternatives and further modifications to the described devices, apparatus, and methods, and any further applications of the principles of the present disclosure, are fully contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. In particular, it can be fully contemplated that features, components, and / or steps described with respect to one or more implementations may be combined with features, components, and / or steps described with respect to other implementations of the present disclosure. For simplicity, in some cases, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0011] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a manually actuated intraocular lens cartridge ("IOL cartridge") integrated into a package. The IOL cartridge may be initially housed in the package for storage and / or shipping. The IOL cartridge includes a dial that is manually rotated. Manually rotating the dial activates a folding mechanism in the IOL cartridge and separates the IOL cartridge from the package. The IOL cartridge may be a pre-loaded cartridge that is pre-loaded with an IOL. The IOL cartridge may be part of a modular delivery system that includes a universal interface for removably attaching to a variety of handpieces with different types of drive mechanisms.

[0012] Certain embodiments of the present disclosure allow for interchangeability between different hand pieces and IOL cartridges, such as disposable and reusable hand pieces. Disposable hand pieces may include a non-powered drive mechanism. Reusable hand pieces may include non-powered drive mechanisms (e.g., those that are simply manually pushed or screwed in, those that are manually actuated via fluid or elastic members such as springs) and powered drive mechanisms (e.g., stator windings). It should be noted that these types of hand pieces are examples and that other types of hand pieces or drive mechanisms may be utilized in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] Certain embodiments of the present disclosure may allow for assembling a handpiece to an IOL cartridge, delivering the IOL, and, if necessary, detaching the handpiece from a used IOL cartridge. A universal interface allows different types of handpieces to be easily paired with and utilized for IOL implantation. After the IOL is implanted, the IOL cartridge may be easily removed from the reusable handpiece.

[0014] The handpiece may be secured to the IOL cartridge by sliding an end of the handpiece over the plunger case of the IOL cartridge. In certain embodiments, the IOL cartridge may include a clip that presses against the handpiece housing to secure the handpiece to the IOL cartridge. Once secured, the IOL may be delivered into the eye. After delivery of the IOL is complete, the handpiece may be disconnected from the used IOL cartridge by moving the clip away from the handpiece housing and sliding the IOL cartridge out of the handpiece.

[0015] 1 illustrates a top view of an IOL cartridge 10 with a dial 11 in an initial, non-rotated position, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The IOL cartridge 10 may include a compartment 12 in fluid communication with a plunger case 14. The compartment 12 may be disposed within a housing 15 of the IOL cartridge 10, and the plunger case 14 may extend from the housing 15.

[0016] A nozzle 17 may extend from the housing 15. The nozzle 17 may be in fluid communication with the compartment 12. The compartment 12 may be pre-filled with or may contain the IOL 16. The IOL 16 may be delivered through the nozzle 17.

[0017] The IOL 16 may include a lens portion 18 and a haptic extension 20. The haptic extension 20 may be a lateral strut (or other suitable extension) extending from the lens portion 16 that may stabilize the IOL 16 when the IOL 16 is placed in a patient's eye. It should be understood that the IOL 16 is merely exemplary and that the techniques disclosed herein may be used with any suitable IOL. For example, a modular IOL (not shown) may also be used that includes a lens portion that is positionable at a base having haptic extensions.

[0018] The dial 11 can be rotated to fold the IOL 16. The dial 11 can include an arm 22 for a user to grasp. The IOL cartridge 10 can include a pocket 24 for receiving the arm 22 of the dial 11 upon rotation of the dial 11 (e.g., 90° counterclockwise).

[0019] A clip 26 may extend from the housing 15 of the IOL cartridge 10 and over the plunger case 14. The clip 26 may be made from a flexible material such as, for example, plastic. The clip 26 may be utilized as a coupling mechanism for removably coupling the IOL cartridge 10 to a handpiece (not shown).

[0020] The plunger case 14 may be a hollow, rigid member that may house a plunger 30, which may be movably disposed within the plunger case 14. As illustrated, only the tail end of the plunger 30 is shown. The plunger 30 extends longitudinally within the plunger case 14 and may be driven forward through the compartment 12 to deliver the IOL 16 through the nozzle 17.

[0021] 2 shows a cutaway top view of compartment 12 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Dial 11 is not shown in order to provide an unobstructed top view of components located directly below dial 11 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1).

[0022] In some embodiments, the compartment 12 may contain edge rollers 38 pivotally disposed within the compartment 12. The edge rollers 38 may be used to fold the IOL 16. As shown, the IOL 16 may be disposed between the edge rollers 38. The edge rollers 38 may include an upper pin 37 extending laterally from an upper portion of the edge rollers 38. The upper pin 37 is positioned to contact an inner surface (not shown) of the dial 11 (e.g., shown in FIG. 1) upon rotation of the dial 11. Rotation of the dial 11 causes the edge rollers 38 to rotate upward and inward, thereby folding the IOL 16. The compartment 12 may also include a recess 32 that provides a pivot point for the edge rollers 38. The dial 11 may be disposed directly above the compartment 12 and may be supported by an interior portion 42 of the housing 15. The interior portion 42 surrounds, encircles, or generally defines a boundary for the compartment 12.

[0023] The compression arm 44 may be pivotally coupled to the interior portion 42 of the housing 15 via a connecting pin 46 and may extend into the compartment 12. The compression arm 44 may include a protrusion 48 extending from a top surface 49 of the compression arm 44 to contact an inner surface (not shown) of the dial 11 upon rotation of the dial 11 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1 ). Rotation of the dial 11 causes the compression arm 44 to move inwardly, thereby folding or compressing the haptic extensions 20 of the IOL 16. The inward movement of the compression arm 44 may be simultaneous with the inward and upward movement of the edge rollers 38 to fold and compress the IOL 16 for delivery into the eye.

[0024] FIG. 3 shows a side perspective view of edge rollers 38 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Edge rollers 38 may include cams 36 extending along the length of edge rollers 38. Cams 36 may include cam pins 34 that allow edge rollers 38 to rotate within recesses 32 (e.g., shown in FIG. 2). Top pins 37 may be driven inward by an inner surface of dial 11 (shown in FIG. 1). Edge rollers 38 may also include recesses 50. A portion of IOL 16 (shown in FIG. 2) may be disposed in recesses 50 of each edge roller 38. Recesses 50 may extend along the length of edge rollers 38. As edge rollers 38 rotate upward and inward via cam pins 34, IOL 16 folds. Additionally, edge rollers 38 may include tail portions 52 that may prevent reverse rotation of edge rollers 38 as edge rollers 38 rotate upward and inward upon rotation of dial 11 (shown in FIG. 1).

[0025] 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the IOL cartridge 10 along line A-A' in FIG. 1 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The dial 11 may be disposed directly above the compartment 12 and may be supported by the interior portion 42 of the housing 15 of the IOL cartridge 10. The dial 11 may rotate about the interior portion 42 and may include a lip 54 corresponding to a groove 56 in the portion 42 of the housing 15 to secure the dial 11 to the portion 42. An inner surface 58 of the dial 11 may be exposed to the compartment 12. The inner surface 58 may be contoured to contact or mate with the upper pin 37 of the edge roller 38 upon rotation of the dial 11. The edge roller 38 may rotate upward and inward upon rotation of the dial 11, thereby folding the IOL 16.

[0026] The inner surface 58 may also be contoured to contact or mate with the protrusions 48 (e.g., shown in FIG. 2) of the compression arms 44 (e.g., shown in FIG. 2) upon rotation of the dial 11. Rotation of the dial 11 causes the compression arms 44 to move inwardly, compressing the haptic extensions 20 (e.g., shown in FIG. 2) of the IOL 16.

[0027] Tail portion 52 contacts and rides upwardly along tapered wall 60 of compartment 12. Tail portion 52 may prevent back rotation of edge roller 38 as it rotates upward upon rotation of dial 11. A passageway 62 may extend from compartment 12 through nozzle 17 to receive IOL 16 in a folded state.

[0028] 5 illustrates a top view of IOL cartridge 10 with dial 11 in a rotated position, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, dial 11 has been rotated (e.g., 90°), which moves arm 22 into pocket 24 (shown in FIG. 1). Rotation of dial 11 also folds IOL 16 (shown in FIG. 2, for example), as described above with reference to FIGS. 2-4.

[0029] 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view of IOL cartridge 10 along line B-B' in FIG. 5, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, dial 11 has been rotated to rotate edge rollers 38 to fold IOL 16, and compression arms 44 (e.g., shown in FIG. 2) have been rotated inward to compress haptic extensions 20 (e.g., shown in FIG. 2) of IOL 16.

[0030] FIG. 7 illustrates a top perspective view of a package 64 used to store and / or ship an IOL cartridge 10 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1 ) according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The package 64 may be made of plastic and may include a first cover 66, which may include a lateral protrusion 68 for facilitating removal of the first cover 66 (e.g., for a user to grasp). A second cover 70 may be disposed adjacent to the first cover 66. Both the first cover 66 and the second cover 70 may be longitudinally aligned on top of a base 72 that may house the IOL cartridge 10. Both the first cover 66 and the second cover 70 may be at least partially lifted or removed from the base 72. The first cover 66 and the second cover 70 may provide a seal to prevent contamination of the IOL cartridge 10 disposed therein, which may include a preloaded IOL 16, during shipping and / or storage.

[0031] FIG. 8 illustrates a top perspective view of the package 64 with the first cover 66 open, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The first cover 66 may be removed (e.g., pulled away) from the base 72 to expose the dial 11 of the IOL cartridge 10. The dial 11 may be in an initial, non-rotated position. The dial 11 may include an arm 22 that may extend outwardly from the package 64 as shown. The arm 22 may be utilized for grasping to rotate the dial 11. The arm 22 may extend outwardly under the lateral projection 68 while the first cover 66 remains on the base 72. Manual rotation of the dial 11 may collapse the IOL 16 and separate the IOL cartridge 10 from the package 64, as described further in the following paragraphs.

[0032] A hinge 74 may pivotally couple the first cover 66 to the base 72. The hinge 74 may be, for example, a flexible portion of the package 64. An inner portion of the first cover 66 may include a recess 76 for receiving the dial 11. A tab 78 may extend perpendicularly from the first cover 66. The tab 78 may abut the recess 76 and secure the first cover 66 to the base 72 by a press fit. The tab 78 may prevent the dial 11 from rotating while the first cover 66 remains on the base 72.

[0033] FIG. 9 illustrates a top perspective view of the package 64 with the second cover 70 open, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The second cover 70 may be removed (e.g., pulled away) from the base 72 to expose the plunger case 14 of the IOL cartridge 10. The second cover 70 may include a tab 80 to assist a user in opening the second cover 70. The second cover may also include a protrusion 82 that aligns with an opening 84 of the base 72. The protrusion 82 extends into the opening 84 while the second cover 70 is closed, thereby providing a seal to prevent contamination of the IOL cartridge 10 during shipping and / or storage. The protrusion 82 and opening 84 may be disposed at a proximal end 86 of the package 64. While the second cover 70 is removed from the base 72, the opening 84 is in fluid communication with an internal recess 88 of the base 72. The IOL cartridge 10 may be disposed within the internal recess 88.

[0034] Additionally, the second cover 70 may include a prong 90 that may be disengaged from the internal recess 88 after the dial 11 is rotated (e.g., 90°). The dial 11 may lock the second cover 70 in place until the dial 11 is rotated thereby allowing the second cover 70 to be removed. That is, the arm 22 prevents the prong 90 from moving upwardly while the dial 11 is in an initial, non-rotated position (e.g., as shown in FIG. 8 ). The second cover 70 may be pivotally attached to a lateral hinge 92 disposed laterally of the base 72.

[0035] It should be noted that according to some embodiments, the first cover 66 can be removed, then the dial 11 can be rotated, and then the second cover 70 can be removed to remove the IOL cartridge 10 from the package 64. The particular configuration of the first cover 66, the second cover 70, and the dial 11 ensures that the IOL 16 is folded (e.g., as shown in FIG. 2 ) before the IOL cartridge 10 is removably attached to a handpiece (not shown). After the first cover 66 and the second cover 70 are removed, the IOL cartridge 10 can be removed from the package 64.

[0036] 10 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of an insertion tool 94 with an IOL cartridge 10 removably attached to a handpiece 96, according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. A clip 26 may extend from the housing 15 of the IOL cartridge 10 and be secured in contact with a portion of the handpiece 96, thereby coupling the IOL cartridge 10 to the handpiece 96. A push rod 98 of the handpiece 96 may be actuated to advance the plunger 30 to deliver the IOL 16 in a folded state from the compartment 12, through the passageway 62 and the nozzle 17, and into the patient's eye. After delivery of the IOL 16, the nozzle 17 may be removed from the patient's eye, and the clip 26 may be pulled to disconnect the IOL cartridge 10 from the handpiece 96. The used IOL cartridge 10 may then be discarded.

[0037] It should be noted that various hand pieces may be used with different types of IOL cartridges. The hand piece 96 may include a motorized or non-motorized drive mechanism, which may include a push rod 98 extending along the length of the hand piece 96. The push rod 98 may be movably disposed within the hand piece 96 and may be manually actuated via a rotary dial 100, which may cooperate with a fluid or resilient member, such as a spring 102, or another actuation mechanism. In general, for purposes of discussing and describing the various components and features of the hand piece 96 and IOL cartridge 10 of the IOL insertion tool 94, references to the proximal end or proximal direction may refer to a direction closer to the end of the hand piece 96 that includes the rotary dial 100, pursuant to directional arrow 104. Similarly, references to the distal end or distal direction may refer to a direction closer to the end of the IOL cartridge 10 that includes the nozzle 17, pursuant to directional arrow 106.

[0038] 1-10, an exemplary technique for assembling an IOL cartridge 10 (e.g., shown in FIG. 1) with a handpiece 96 (e.g., shown in FIG. 10) to form an insertion tool 94 (e.g., shown in FIG. 10) according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described.

[0039] First, a package 64 may be provided that houses the IOL cartridge 10 (see, e.g., FIG. 7). Second, a first cover 66 of the package 64 may be at least partially removed from a base 72 of the package 64 (see, e.g., FIG. 8) to expose the dial 11 of the IOL cartridge 10 disposed within the package 64. The IOL cartridge 10 may be preloaded with an IOL 16 (see, e.g., FIG. 3) with the dial 11 of the IOL cartridge 10 in an initial, non-rotated state in which the IOL 16 is not folded (see, e.g., FIGS. 1 and 4). The placement of the dial 11 in the initial, non-rotated state may also prevent a prong 90 of a second cover 70 of the package 64 from being moved or lifted, thereby preventing the second cover 70 from being prematurely opened to separate the IOL cartridge 10 prior to folding of the IOL 16. Third, as previously described, dial 11 is rotated (e.g., 90°), thereby folding IOL 16 (see, e.g., FIG. 6). As dial 11 is rotated, prongs 90 of second cover 70 may become unobstructed by arms 22, and prongs 90 may be moved or lifted. Fourth, second cover 70 is pulled away from base 72 of package 64, exposing plunger case 14 of IOL cartridge 10 (see, e.g., FIG. 9). Fifth, IOL cartridge 10 is removed from package 64 (see, e.g., FIG. 5). IOL cartridge 10 is then removably attached to a handpiece, such as handpiece 96, by sliding a portion of plunger case 14 into the handpiece and secured via clip 26 (shown, e.g., in FIG. 10), to form insertion tool 94 (shown, e.g., in FIG. 10). Actuation of push rod 98 (shown, for example, in FIG. 10) advances plunger 30 , delivering IOL 16 from compartment 12 through nozzle 17 .

[0040] To disassemble the insertion tool 94 after delivery of the IOL 16 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 10 ), the clip 26 may be moved upward and held, thereby unlocking the IOL cartridge 10 from the handpiece 96 (see, e.g., FIG. 10 ). The IOL cartridge 10 may then be pulled out of the handpiece 96, thereby allowing the plunger case 14 to slide out of the handpiece 96.

[0041] 11A and 11B illustrate an exemplary technique for implantation of an IOL 16 in a patient's eye 108, according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. An incision 110 may be made in the eye 108 by a surgeon. For example, the incision 110 may be made through the sclera of the eye 108. The incision 110 may be of any suitable width or length. Without limitation, the suitable width and / or length may be less than 3 millimeters, and in some cases less than 2 millimeters. After the incision 110 is made, the nozzle 17 of the insertion tool 94 may be inserted through the incision 110 and into the capsular bag 116 of the eye 108. The insertion tool 94 may be actuated to deposit the IOL 16 in the capsular bag 116 of the eye 108, as shown in FIG. 11B.

[0042] The IOL 16 may be delivered in a folded (or rolled) configuration and allowed to deploy after being ejected from the insertion tool 94. Once injected, the IOL 16 should deploy and fit within the capsular bag 116 of the eye 108, as shown in FIG. 11B. The haptic extensions 20 may be manipulated to engage, for example, the equator of the capsular bag 116. The haptic extensions 20 may engage the capsular bag 116 to secure the IOL 16 in the capsular bag 116.

[0043] The use of the methods and systems described herein may provide many benefits and advantages over other IOL delivery systems. For example, unpacking the IOL cartridge and folding the IOL is streamlined, and the user is guided to complete the necessary steps in a specific order to ensure that errors and possible damage or waste of the expensive IOL and / or IOL cartridge are avoided. In addition, the interchangeable use between different drive mechanisms and pre-filled IOL cartridges provides a simple and uniform process for pairing the drive mechanism with the pre-filled IOL cartridge. Thus, various hand pieces employing different types of drive mechanisms may be used with each of a number of different types of IOL cartridges, and thus with different types of IOLs. For example, a user may easily select the drive mechanism they wish to use from multiple types of drive mechanisms depending on the type of IOL and / or type of IOL cartridge. In addition, one user may wish to use a first type of drive mechanism hand piece with a given IOL cartridge, while another user may have the option of using a second type of drive mechanism hand piece with the same given type of IOL cartridge. Importantly, by enabling a common or standard interface for securing the handpiece to the IOL cartridge, the user experience in securing the handpiece to the IOL cartridge can be substantially the same regardless of the type of drive mechanism or IOL cartridge, and therefore the type of IOL, used, which can not only improve ease of use for the operator, but also streamline the IOL delivery procedure.

[0044] The operation and structure of the present disclosure will be apparent from the above description. While the devices and methods illustrated and described above are characterized as preferred, various changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined in the following claims. According to aspect (1), there is provided a system for storing or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) delivery device, the system comprising: a compartment comprising an IOL; a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, the plunger being movably disposed within the plunger case; a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, an inner surface of the dial exposed to the compartment, the dial configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial; an IOL cartridge comprising: a package configured to enclose the IOL cartridge, the package being further configured to prevent removal of the IOL cartridge prior to rotation of the dial of the IOL cartridge; The system comprises: According to aspect (2), the package comprises: a base, the IOL cartridge being disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, the second removable cover being locked into place by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position; and Equipped with. According to aspect (3), the dial has at least one arm, the second removable cover comprises at least one prong configured to extend under the at least one arm of the dial; The at least one arm is configured to prevent removal of the at least one prong and the second removable cover when the dial is in the non-rotated position. According to aspect (4), an end of the base has an opening configured to receive a protrusion of the second removable cover. According to aspect (5), the second removable cover is coupled to the base via a hinge disposed on a side of the base. According to aspect (6), the compartment comprises edge rollers configured to rotate and fold the IOL, the IOL is positioned between the edge rollers, and a surface of each edge roller is configured to contact the inner surface of the dial. According to aspect (7), the IOL cartridge further comprises a compression arm configured to compress a haptic extension portion of the IOL, the compression arm being configured to contact the inner surface of the dial. According to aspect (8), the first removable cover is adjacent to the second removable cover, and the first removable cover has a protrusion to facilitate removal of the first removable cover. According to an aspect (9), there is provided a system for storing or shipping intraocular lens (IOL) cartridges, comprising: a compartment configured to receive an IOL; a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, an inner surface of the dial exposed to the compartment, the dial configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial; a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, the plunger being movably disposed within the plunger case; an IOL cartridge comprising: a base, the IOL cartridge being disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; a second removable cover adjacent to the first removable cover, the second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, the second removable cover being locked in place by the dial in a non-rotated position; A package comprising: The system comprises: According to aspect (10), the compartment comprises edge rollers configured to rotate to fold the IOL, the IOL being positioned between the edge rollers, and a surface of each edge roller comprising a pin configured to contact a portion of the inner surface of the dial. According to aspect (11), the IOL cartridge further comprises a compression arm configured to compress a haptic extension of the IOL, the inner surface of the dial comprising a recess configured to receive a protrusion of the compression arm. According to aspect (12), the first removable cover includes a lateral protrusion to facilitate removal of the first removable cover. According to aspect (13), the dial has a first arm and a second arm, and a recess is integrated into the housing of the IOL cartridge to receive the first arm upon rotation of the dial. According to an embodiment (14), the dial has at least one arm, the second removable cover comprises at least one prong configured to extend under the at least one arm of the dial; The at least one arm is configured to prevent removal of the at least one prong and the second removable cover when the dial is in the non-rotated position. According to aspect (15), the first removable cover is coupled to the base via a first hinge disposed at a distal end of the package. According to aspect (16), the second removable cover is coupled to the base via a second hinge disposed on a side of the package. According to aspect (17), the IOL cartridge further comprises a nozzle. According to an embodiment (18), there is provided a method for delivery of an intraocular lens (IOL), comprising: opening a first cover of the package to expose a first portion of an IOL cartridge contained within a base of the package, the IOL cartridge comprising a compartment comprising the IOL; rotating a dial on the IOL cartridge to fold the IOL and unlock a second cover covering a second portion of the IOL cartridge; opening the second cover; removing the IOL cartridge from the base of the package; The method includes: According to aspect (19), the method further includes removably attaching the IOL cartridge to a handpiece comprising a push rod. According to aspect (20), the method further includes actuating the push rod to advance a plunger of the IOL cartridge through the compartment to move the IOL from the compartment and out of the IOL cartridge.

Claims

1. 1. A system for storing or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) delivery device, the system comprising: A compartment comprising an IOL; a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, the plunger being movably disposed within the plunger case; a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, an inner surface of the dial exposed to the compartment, the dial configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial; an IOL cartridge comprising: a package configured to enclose the IOL cartridge, the package further configured to prevent removal of the IOL cartridge prior to rotation of the dial of the IOL cartridge; A system comprising:

2. The package comprises: a base, the IOL cartridge being disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, the second removable cover being locked in place by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position; The system of claim 1 , comprising:

3. the dial comprises at least one arm; the second removable cover comprises at least one prong configured to extend under the at least one arm of the dial; The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one arm is configured to prevent removal of the at least one prong and the second removable cover when the dial is in the non-rotated position.

4. The system of claim 3 , wherein an end of the base includes an opening configured to receive a protrusion of the second removable cover.

5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the second removable cover is coupled to the base via a hinge disposed on a side of the base.

6. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the compartment comprises edge rollers configured to rotate and fold the IOL, the IOL being positioned between the edge rollers, and a surface of each edge roller configured to contact the inner surface of the dial.

7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the IOL cartridge further comprises a compression arm configured to compress a haptic extension of the IOL, the compression arm configured to contact the inner surface of the dial.

8. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first removable cover is adjacent to the second removable cover, and the first removable cover includes a protrusion to facilitate removal of the first removable cover.

9. 1. A system for storing or shipping intraocular lens (IOL) cartridges, comprising: a compartment configured to house an IOL; a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, an inner surface of the dial exposed to the compartment, the dial configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial; a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, the plunger being movably disposed within the plunger case; an IOL cartridge comprising: a base, the IOL cartridge being disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; a second removable cover adjacent to the first removable cover, the second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, the second removable cover being locked in place by the dial in a non-rotated position; A package comprising: A system comprising:

10. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the compartment comprises edge rollers configured to rotate to fold the IOL, the IOL being positioned between the edge rollers, and a surface of each edge roller comprising a pin configured to contact a portion of the inner surface of the dial.

11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the IOL cartridge further comprises a compression arm configured to compress a haptic extension of the IOL, the inner surface of the dial comprising a recess configured to receive a protrusion of the compression arm.

12. The system of claim 9 , wherein the first removable cover includes lateral protrusions to facilitate removal of the first removable cover.

13. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the dial has a first arm and a second arm, and a recess is integrated into the housing of the IOL cartridge to receive the first arm upon rotation of the dial.

14. the dial comprises at least one arm; the second removable cover comprises at least one prong configured to extend under the at least one arm of the dial; 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the at least one arm is configured to prevent removal of the at least one prong and the second removable cover when the dial is in the non-rotated position.

15. The system of claim 9 , wherein the first removable cover is coupled to the base via a first hinge disposed at a distal end of the package.

16. The system of claim 9 , wherein the second removable cover is coupled to the base via a second hinge disposed on a side of the package.

17. The system of claim 9 , wherein the IOL cartridge further comprises a nozzle.

18. 1. A method of operating a system for storing and / or transporting an intraocular lens (IOL), comprising: opening a first cover of the package to expose a first portion of an IOL cartridge housed within a base of the package, the IOL cartridge comprising a compartment comprising the IOL; rotating a dial on the IOL cartridge to fold the IOL and unlock a second cover covering a second portion of the IOL cartridge; opening the second cover; removing the IOL cartridge from the base of the package; A method comprising:

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