SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE.
Application 794/KOL/ 2005 published 2007-01-12, filed 2005-08-31
The present invention provides systems and methods for reducing intraocular pressure, thereby to treat glaucoma and other disorders. The systems of the present invention include a shunt insertable across the clear cornea and a delivery device for inserting the shunt in the transcorneal position. The shunt has a body with a head at one end and a foot at the opposite end and a channel there through permitting the passage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the external surface of the cornea. A removable filter is positioned within the channel to regulate aqueous humor outflow and to resist the incursion of microorganisms. (FIG. - 1)
Applicant
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY.
1 BECTON DRIVE FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417 U.S.A
Inventor
1. COTE, DANA 2. MULHERN, MARGARET 3. PIERCE, ROBERT 4. STOY, VLADMIR 5. WANDEL, THADDEUS
International Info
Classification: A61B
Publication Number:
Priority Information
60/175 U.S.A. 2000-01-12