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US 11,684,382 B2Granted
Wound visualization forceps and method
AssigneeEdwin Ryan
InventorEdwin Ryan
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Devices and methods to stabilize an eye and suture with wound visibility are shown. In selected examples, a forceps is shown that includes one or more transparent projections. In use, the one or more transparent projections can be concurrently pressed against the wound while holding an eye stable with gripping surfaces of the forceps. The one or more transparent projections and the gipping of the forceps work together to aid in a suture placement.
A forceps, comprising:
A forceps, comprising:
A method of suturing a wound on an eye, comprising:
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Surgical instruments, devices or methods: surgical pincettes, i.e. surgical tweezers without pivotal connections
For holding wounds open, e.g. retractors; Tractors: for eye surgery
For suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials: hand-held instruments for holding sutures
Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting in contact-lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind;…:…
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A number of ophthalmological procedures require access to the inner eye. In these procedures, a wound in the eye is necessary to pass instruments though and perform the procedure on tissues inside the eye. The wounds can be difficult to see, due to fluids present around the wound, and due to the natural tendency of the tissues about the wound to press closed, which may obscure the location of the wound. Additionally, it can be difficult to suture a wound due to the resistance of the tissues to insertion of a needle.
Improved devices for suturing wounds in an eye and methods are desired that address these and other problems.
FIG. 1 shows a forceps according to an embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 shows a distal portion of the forceps from FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 3 shows a side view of a distal portion of the forceps from FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. In the drawings, like numerals describe substantially similar components throughout the several views. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. Other embodiments may be utilized and structural, or logical changes, etc. may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
FIG. 1 shows a forceps 100 according to one example. The forceps 100 includes a first arm 102 and a second arm 104. The forceps further includes a distal end 106 and a proximal end 108. The first arm 102 has a first gripping surface 110 located at the distal end 106 of the first arm 102. Similarly, the second arm 104 has a second gripping surface 112 located at the distal end 106 of the second arm 104.
A gripping region 120 is shown between the first gripping surface 110 and the second gripping surface 112. A first lateral region 122 is shown located on a side of the first arm 102 opposite the gripping region 120.