Alcon Inc.
Self-illuminating microsurgical cannula device
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Abstract:
Provided herein are cannula devices that are self-illuminating to facilitate visualization of the cannula devices during a surgical procedure. The self-illuminating feature may be provided by phosphors incorporated into the cannula device, for example in the hub or sealing element of the cannula device. The cannula device may emit light of a specific color selected to correspond to a size of the cannula device.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
10 Jul 2018
Issue date:
2 Aug 2022