OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE FILAMENT AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

An ophthalmic surgical device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure comprises an elongate element and a filament. The device may further comprise one or more of a shaft, an actuator, an actuator handle, a shaft handle, a vent, and a filament stop. The device may be used to mechanically push objects, as in retinal detachment repair, gasp objects, as in the removal of a dislocated intraocular lens or an intraocular foreign body, aspirate fluid, and cut materials, such as intraocular fragments.

主权项

1. An ophthalmic surgical device comprising:
a filament, a shaft coupled to the elongate element, and an actuator permanently coupled to the filament and configured to slide freely within the shaft, an elongate element through which the filament can be retracted and deployed, wherein the filament has a linear configuration when retracted within the elongate element, and a non-linear configuration when deployed from the elongate element.