Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Lumen clearing valve for glaucoma drainage device
- Patent Title (中): 青光眼引流装置的流明清除阀
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Application No.: US12609043Application Date: 2009-10-30
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Publication No.: US08545431B2Publication Date: 2013-10-01
- Inventor: Matthew J. A. Rickard
- Applicant: Matthew J. A. Rickard
- Applicant Address: US TX Fort Worth
- Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
- Current Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Fort Worth
- Agent Kenneth Bassinger
- Main IPC: A61M5/00
- IPC: A61M5/00

Abstract:
A glaucoma drainage device has a housing with an open outlet end. A tube is in fluid communication with the housing. An actuator is located in the housing. An actuation arm is located at least partially in the housing and is coupled to the actuator. A tapered arm is rigidly coupled to the actuation arm. A needle head is located opposite the tapered arm. A tapered end of the tapered arm is located at least partially in the tube. When the tapered arm is moved, it can clear an obstruction from the tube. When the needle head is moved, it can disperse aqueous or clear fibers from the drainage location.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110071456A1 Lumen Clearing Valve For Glaucoma Drainage Device Public/Granted day:2011-03-24
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