Devices and methods for storing, loading, and delivering an intraocular lens

C RPonbI\DCC1GL\4269512_I DOC-17AM/2012 A method of inserting an intraocular lens, comprising: providing a cartridge having: a 5 longitudinal axis; a load chamber for receiving an intraocular lens having a haptic and an optic body; a tapered lumen disposed along the longitudinal axis having an apert...

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Hauptverfasser: PETERSON, ROD T, OTT, ROBERT D, COLE, MARK S
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Zusammenfassung:C RPonbI\DCC1GL\4269512_I DOC-17AM/2012 A method of inserting an intraocular lens, comprising: providing a cartridge having: a 5 longitudinal axis; a load chamber for receiving an intraocular lens having a haptic and an optic body; a tapered lumen disposed along the longitudinal axis having an aperture at a distal end thereof; a bottom surface with an opening disposed along the longitudinal axis; and providing a handpiece comprising a pushrod with a tip having a saddle; disposing the cartridge above the handpiece; attaching the cartridge onto the handpiece from above the 10 handpiece; and while attaching the cartridge, disposing the tip such that the opening permits passage of at least a portion of the tip.