Microkeratome blade assembly

摘要

Blade assembly 18 for use in a microkeratome during eye surgery includes a cutting blade 20 and a blade holder 22 attached to the blade 20 . Tabs 30 are attached to the blade holder 22 to assist in aligning the blade assembly 18 with a mating slot 12 in a microkeratome to minimize damage to the cutting blade 20 . Tab 30 is attached to the blade holder 22 , such that the tab 30 may be detached from the blade holder 22 after insertion into the microkeratome.