Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
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Application No.: US15602882Application Date: 2017-05-23
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Publication No.: US10085885B2Publication Date: 2018-10-02
- Inventor: George Baerveldt , Roy Chuck
- Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
- Applicant Address: US CA Oakland
- Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
- Current Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Oakland
- Agency: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
- Main IPC: A61F9/00
- IPC: A61F9/00 ; A61F9/007 ; A61F9/008 ; A61B17/32 ; A61B90/00 ; A61B18/14 ; A61B34/00
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170258636A1 Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgical Instrument and Method Public/Granted day:2017-09-14
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