Ophthalmological cassette
The adapter system for ophthalmic cassettes allows for multiple uses of the cassette by replacing only the adapter and tubing, addressing the issue of high material waste and ensuring reliable fluid control, thus reducing costs and ecological impact.
WO2025153132A1 Publication Date: 2025-07-24GEUDER AG
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/DE2024/200159
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-01-17
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing ophthalmic cassettes require complete replacement after each use due to contamination, leading to high material consumption and ecological concerns, exacerbated by the issue of automatic valve closure under high negative pressures.
Method used
An adapter system is introduced that can be plugged onto the cassette connections, allowing only the adapter and tubing system to be replaced, while the cassette itself is reused, with secure and interchangeable connections.
Benefits of technology
Reduces material waste and costs by enabling the cassette to be used multiple times, maintaining sterility through replaceable adapters and ensuring secure, reliable fluid control during ophthalmic procedures.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an ophthalmological cassette (1) for sliding into or being inserted into an ophthalmic console of an ophthalmic system, the ophthalmological cassette comprising a housing (2) having a plurality of connectors (4) for connecting external tube / line systems (5) to internal fluid channels, for example to an internal aspiration channel and / or an internal irrigation channel, wherein the connectors are formed on an external end face (3) and are freely accessible when the cassette (1) is inserted. The ophthalmological cassette is characterised by an adapter (6) which can be mounted on the connectors (4) and has corresponding adapter connectors (7) which are preferably rigidly connected to the tube / line systems (5) and optionally devices, equipment, or the like connected thereto.
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