RETRACTABLE CAP ACTUATION FOR AN INTRAOCULAR LENS CARTRIDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20210052371A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-25

    申请号:US16999449

    申请日:2020-08-21

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon retraction of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge also includes a retractable cap that covers the nozzle and the compartment. The retractable cap is configured to expose the nozzle and fold the IOL upon retraction of the retractable cap. The IOL cartridge may also include a plunger case that is in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case.

    HAPTIC OPTIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UTILIZING A SQUID CLIP

    公开(公告)号:US20200179101A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:US16705290

    申请日:2019-12-06

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for inserting an intraocular lens (IOL) assembly into an eye may be provided. In an exemplary aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a haptic optic management system. The haptic optic management system may include a housing. The haptic optic management system may further include a plate, wherein the plate is disposed within the housing. The haptic optic management system may further include a clip that engages the plate in the housing, wherein the clip comprises a clip body and a plurality of legs that extend from the clip body.

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