Alcon Inc.
Enhancing performance of a capsulotomy device

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Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a capsulotomy device having a unique insertion sleeve configuration comprising beveling and two notches at the distal end of the insertion sleeve. The unique configuration assures that the motion the capsulotomy loop comprising the heating element goes through during deployment from and retraction into the insertion sleeve is minimized and predictable.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

19 Jul 2017

Issue date:

3 Aug 2021