Delivery device

Abstract

This invention provides a device for delivering medical implants, the device comprising a guide, a mandrel disposed internal to the guide, and a sleeve, wherein the sleeve is disposed external to the guide and is attached to the mandrel for movement therewith relative to the guide. Included among the various embodiments are devices configured for abutting a proximal surface against the palm of a user and presenting finger tabs for retraction of the guide relative to the mandrel. Optionally, a device of the present invention is a dual-mode device configured for being operated independently in each of an ejection mode and an injection mode. Optionally, a device of the present invention is configured for delivering an implant to the eye of a subject. Optionally, the eye implant is a retinal implant. Optionally, the implant comprises retinal cells.

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