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.