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Cannulated spring forceps for intra-ocular lens implantation method

Patent 4957505 Issued on September 18, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject November 3, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

1837277

Fluid conveying surgical instrument
Patent #: 3980086
Issued on: 09/14/1976
Inventor: Kletschka ,   et al.

Methods for implantation of deformable intraocular lenses
Patent #: 4573998
Issued on: 03/04/1986
Inventor: Mazzocco

Lens implantation instrument
Patent #: 4759359
Issued on: 07/26/1988
Inventor: Willis ,   et al.

Intraocular lens folding and insertion apparatus
Patent #: 4785810
Issued on: 11/22/1988
Inventor: Baccala ,   et al.

Intraocular lens implantation
Patent #: 4813957
Issued on: 03/21/1989
Inventor: McDonald

"Canoe" apparatus for inserting intra-ocular lens into the eye
Patent #: 4834094
Issued on: 05/30/1989
Inventor: Patton ,   et al.

Instrument for manipulating compressible intraocular lenses Patent #: 4836202
Issued on: 06/06/1989
Inventor: Krasner

Inventor

Application

No. 431332 filed on 11/03/1989

US Classes:

606/107, Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material606/206, Jaws biased to open or closed position623/6.12Combined with surgical tool

Examiners

Primary: Frinks, Ronald L.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 361627 DE2. 10/13/2012
  • 2555952 FR. 06/13/1985
  • 119055 GB. 09/13/2012

International Classes

A61F 002/16
A61F 009/00
A61B 017/00

Abstract

Intraocular implantation of a folded lens and haptics is carried out using a forceps with blades and a cannula, the forceps interacting with the cannula to maneuver this implantation.

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