Intraocular implant, kit, and implantation method

JP2025522062A5Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-13OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LTD
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Application Number
JP2025501457
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-07-12
Filing Date
2023-07-10
Publication Date
2026-07-13

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Technical Problem

Existing glaucoma treatments, including medication, laser surgery, and minimally invasive implants, face challenges such as patient non-compliance, complications, and implant blockage due to fibrosis, particularly in the suprachoroidal space, leading to endothelial cell loss and instability.

Method used

An intraocular implant with an arched elongated frame is designed for placement in the suprachoroidal space, featuring a resilient shape, non-linear edge profiles, and a network of interconnected arms to enhance positional stability, reduce longitudinal movement, and promote aqueous humor drainage.

Benefits of technology

The implant provides high positional stability, reduces the risk of endothelial cell loss, and minimizes the need for protrusion, thereby enhancing the longevity and reliability of the treatment by anchoring effectively within the suprachoroidal space.

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Abstract

An intraocular implant, kit, and method are disclosed. In one configuration, the implant is a frame that is installable in the suprachoroidal space of the eye and has an arcuate elongated shape that promotes the drainage of aqueous humor through the suprachoroidal space when installed in the suprachoroidal space and is configured to take on an elastically recoverable shape. The frame has a first axial end and a second axial end with respect to the longitudinal axis of the elongated shape, and the arcuate elongated shape defines a channel. The channel has a first axial opening at the first axial end of the frame, a second axial opening at the second axial end of the frame, and a longitudinal opening that extends continuously from the first axial end to the second axial end of the frame.
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