Haptic optic management system utilizing rotating cams

    公开(公告)号:US11547556B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-10

    申请号:US16713064

    申请日:2019-12-13

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for inserting an intraocular lens (IOL) into an eye may be provided. An example haptic optic management system may comprise a first cam assembly comprising a first cam body portion, an opening in the first cam body portion, and haptic folder arms disposed in the opening. The haptic optic management system may further comprise a second cam assembly positioned on one side of the first cam assembly, wherein the second cam assembly comprises a second cam body portion, an opening in the second cam body portion, and optic folders disposed in the opening. The haptic optic management system may further comprise a central plate for holding an intraocular lens in the opening of the second cam body portion, wherein the central plate is disposed between the first cam assembly and the second cam assembly.

    Collapsing push injector with hydraulic damping

    公开(公告)号:US11324590B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-10

    申请号:US16711981

    申请日:2019-12-12

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for inserting an intraocular lens (IOL) assembly into an eye may be provided. A device for delivery of the IOL into the eye may include a housing; a nozzle operatively coupled to the housing; a first cylinder movably disposed within the housing; a second cylinder movably disposed within the housing, wherein the second cylinder is in fluid communication with the first cylinder; a plunger at least partially and movably disposed within the first cylinder; and a shaft movably disposed within the second cylinder, wherein the shaft is configured to move toward the lens component.

    HAPTIC OPTIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UTILIZING ROTARY ARMS

    公开(公告)号:US20200179103A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:US16705861

    申请日:2019-12-06

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for inserting an intraocular lens (IOL) assembly into an eye may be provided. An example optic management system may include a housing having a first end and a second end and a first side extending between the first end the second end. The housing may include a cavity formed in the first side of the housing and configured to accommodate an intraocular lens, wherein the cavity comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion. The housing may further include a bore formed in the housing, wherein a first portion of the bore extends from the first end to the cavity. The haptic optic management system may further include a ceiling disposed on the first side of the housing. The haptic optic management system may further include arms pivotably coupled to the housing in the cavity.

    Packaging-integrated manually actuated intraocular lens cartridge

    公开(公告)号:US11931247B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-19

    申请号:US16999434

    申请日:2020-08-21

    Applicant: ALCON INC.

    CPC classification number: A61F2/1691 A61F2/167 A61F2/1678 A61F2002/1683

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment comprising an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to removably attach to a handpiece. The system further comprises a packaging comprising a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position.

    RETRACTABLE CAP ACTUATION FOR AN INTRAOCULAR LENS CARTRIDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20240033074A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US18486110

    申请日:2023-10-12

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    CPC classification number: A61F2/1678 A61F2/167

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon retraction of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge also includes a retractable cap that covers the nozzle and the compartment. The retractable cap is configured to expose the nozzle and fold the IOL upon retraction of the retractable cap. The IOL cartridge may also include a plunger case that is in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case.

    RETRACTABLE CAP ACTUATION FOR AN INTRAOCULAR LENS CARTRIDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20210052371A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-25

    申请号:US16999449

    申请日:2020-08-21

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon retraction of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge also includes a retractable cap that covers the nozzle and the compartment. The retractable cap is configured to expose the nozzle and fold the IOL upon retraction of the retractable cap. The IOL cartridge may also include a plunger case that is in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case.

    HAPTIC OPTIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UTILIZING A SQUID CLIP

    公开(公告)号:US20200179101A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:US16705290

    申请日:2019-12-06

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for inserting an intraocular lens (IOL) assembly into an eye may be provided. In an exemplary aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a haptic optic management system. The haptic optic management system may include a housing. The haptic optic management system may further include a plate, wherein the plate is disposed within the housing. The haptic optic management system may further include a clip that engages the plate in the housing, wherein the clip comprises a clip body and a plurality of legs that extend from the clip body.

    Systems and methods for intra-ocular lens advancement

    公开(公告)号:US12201514B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-21

    申请号:US17809419

    申请日:2022-06-28

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) insertion apparatus includes a handpiece body having a distal tip and a proximal section. The IOL insertion apparatus also includes a folding chamber located within the handpiece body, the folding chamber shaped to fold an IOL advancing through the folding chamber. The IOL insertion apparatus also includes an advancement system. The advancement system includes an advancement carriage movable between a first position and a second position within the handpiece body. The advancement carriage includes a spring system biasing the advancement carriage in a distal direction toward the second position and a dampening system to dampen motion of the advancement carriage. The advancement system further includes an elongated advancement plunger that includes a distal end to advance the IOL through the folding chamber and a proximal end connected to the advancement carriage.

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