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US 2014/0155803 A1Published application
Ocular implant with fluid outflow pathways having microporous membranes
AssigneeTranscend Medical, Inc.
InventorThomas A. Silvestrini
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Abstract
Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma. Implants are described herein that enhance aqueous flow through the normal outflow system of the eye with minimal to no complications. The implant can include reversibly deformable portions that have a plurality of openings layered, covered or otherwise spanned by an elastomeric film or membrane having micropores. The micropores allow for fluid flow out of the implant while inhibit cellular infiltration and blockage of the openings.
Claims15
An ocular implant, comprising:
- an elongate member having a flow pathway;
- at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway;
- and a plurality of outflow openings communicating with the flow pathway, wherein the outflow openings are spanned by an elastomeric membrane having a plurality of pores in fluid communication with the flow pathway;
- wherein the elongate member is adapted to be positioned in the eye such that the inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber and the outflow openings communicate with the suprachoroidal space.
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