IOL insertion system with semi-automatic trailing haptic configuration management

Description

The present design is directed to manual IOL insertion, using a device such as an insertion handpiece, during an ocular procedure. The insertion handpiece arrangement may protect of the IOL and integrated leading and trailing haptics, preventing potential damage to either when the plunger is operated and pushed by the surgeon or operator. The system disclosed may include, but is not limited to, an insertion injector device in combination with a cartridge device configured with the injector device holding area for positioning the IOL prior to delivery.

Aspects

According to one aspect of the present design, there is provided a system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure. The system is configured to provide an IOL having a trailing haptic to an eye and includes two interlockable telescoping elements, having axially similar inner and outer components, the interlockable telescoping arrangement configured to hold the IOL and be brought together into a locking position, the locking position maintaining the trailing haptic in an advantageously altered orientation. The system also includes a plunger configured to receive force and transmit the force to the IOL and the trailing haptic in the advantageously altered orientation.

Patenting Status

Patent Granted

Status

Patented

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