US20010020171A1 - Device for inserting a flexible intraocular lens - Google Patents

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US20010020171A1
US20010020171A1 US09/081,130 US8113098A US2001020171A1 US 20010020171 A1 US20010020171 A1 US 20010020171A1 US 8113098 A US8113098 A US 8113098A US 2001020171 A1 US2001020171 A1 US 2001020171A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/02Prostheses implantable into the body
    • A61F2/14Eye parts, e.g. lenses, corneal implants; Implanting instruments specially adapted therefor; Artificial eyes
    • A61F2/16Intraocular lenses
    • A61F2/1662Instruments for inserting intraocular lenses into the eye
    • A61F2/1678Instruments for inserting intraocular lenses into the eye with a separate cartridge or other lens setting part for storage of a lens, e.g. preloadable for shipping
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/02Prostheses implantable into the body
    • A61F2/14Eye parts, e.g. lenses, corneal implants; Implanting instruments specially adapted therefor; Artificial eyes
    • A61F2/16Intraocular lenses
    • A61F2/1662Instruments for inserting intraocular lenses into the eye
    • A61F2/167Instruments for inserting intraocular lenses into the eye with pushable plungers

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  • the present invention pertains to a device for inserting a flexible membrane (e.g., a flexible intraocular lens) into an eye of a patient, and in particular, to a device which enhances the surety of properly loading and advancing the membrane.
  • a flexible membrane e.g., a flexible intraocular lens
  • Intraocular lenses are implanted into eyes to improve a patient's vision.
  • the intraocular lens may be a replacement for a natural crystalline lens or designed to function in conjunction with the natural lens.
  • intraocular lenses are ordinarily formed to be flexible. In this way, the lens can be folded or otherwise compressed to pass through a small incision. The intraocular lens is then permitted to expand to its natural size for proper placement within the eye.
  • the plunger When a generally unfolded lens is placed directly into a tubular member, it is usually important for the plunger to engage the lens in a particular manner to effect proper compressing and advancement of the lens into an eye.
  • the plunger may be specially configured to grasp or engage the lens in a particular way.
  • the plunger in the noted Figueroa application is provided with a slot which is dimensioned to grasp and hold the lens in order to prevent undesired twisting of the lens and to better control the expansion of a lens inserted into an eye.
  • An improper engagement between the lens and the plunger may result in damage to the lens, a loss of control in folding the lens, or an inability to properly advance the lens.
  • the distal end of the plunger has a visual indicator which provides a contrasting image as compared to the staging area for supporting the lens.
  • the visual indicator thus enables the surgeon to easily see whether the distal tip of the plunger has encroached into the staging area before loading the lens.
  • the visual indicator may consist of providing the distal end of the plunger with a contrasting color. While cartridge type inserters have been produced with different colored plungers, these devices in no way offer a visual indicator for the surgeon during loading of the lens. Rather, the lens in these inserters is loaded and folded in a cartridge separate and apart from the holder containing the plunger.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device for inserting an intraocular lens in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the plunger of the device.
  • FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the plunger.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4 - 4 in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the distal end of the plunger.
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of the distal end of the plunger.
  • FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the distal end of the plunger.
  • FIG. 8 is a partial top plan view of the tubular unit of the insertion device with an intraocular lens in the staging area and with the cover and cannula omitted.
  • FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the tubular unit with the cover open and the cannula omitted.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10 - 10 in FIG. 9, without the cover.
  • FIG. 11 is a plan view of the inside of the cover.
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view of the inside of the deck of the tubular member.
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged top plan view of the distal tip of the plunger holding an intraocular lens.
  • FIG. 14 is a front end view of the device with the plunger extended to the distal end of the cannula.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of an eye illustrating the insertion and placement of an intraocular lens into an eye.
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an alternative inserter in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 is a side view of a plunger of the alternative inserter.
  • FIG. 18 is an enlarged top view of the distal end of the plunger of the alternative inserter.
  • FIG. 19 is an enlarged side view of the distal end of the plunger of the alternative inserter.
  • FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 20 - 20 in FIG. 17.
  • the present invention is directed to an improved insertion device which includes a tubular member having a passage for directing a flexible intraocular lens into an eye and a plunger received within the passage for advancing the lens through the passage.
  • the present invention is incorporated into an insertion device having the construction and operation as disclosed in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/615,185, filed Jun. 25, 1996, which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference. Nevertheless, the invention is not limited to this particular construction of an inserter. Rather, the invention has general applicability for inserters wherein the intraocular lens is loaded into the passage of a tubular member which contains a plunger.
  • the present invention includes a device 10 for inserting a flexible membrane, such as a flexible intraocular lens 12 , into an eye 14 of a patient (FIGS. 1 and 15).
  • the device comprises a tubular member 16 having a passage 17 and a plunger 18 movably received within the passage.
  • the tubular member preferably includes a base member 20 , a cover 21 , and a cannula 22 which are coupled together (FIGS. 1 and 9).
  • the components of the device are preferably composed of a plastic material.
  • Base member 20 is an elongate tubular element defining a passageway 24 which is provided with a relatively large opening at proximal end 26 and an opening 27 of reduced size near, but spaced from, distal end 28 (FIGS. 1, 8, 9 and 12 ).
  • Passageway 24 of base member 20 is adapted to movably receive and guide plunger 18 .
  • a longitudinal groove 34 is preferably positioned along one of the side walls 32 of passageway 24 to receive a flange 35 of the plunger and prevent twisting of the plunger during use.
  • a forwardly extending deck 29 projects beyond opening 27 to form a staging area 45 for initially receiving the lens.
  • a cover 21 is pivotally attached to base member 20 and is movable between an open position to facilitate loading of a lens onto the deck, and a closed position where the cover overlies the deck and encloses the lens.
  • Cover 21 preferably includes a pair of rearwardly extending arms 36 provided with knobs 37 on their free ends. The free ends of the arms 36 are fit into sockets 42 in base member 20 to form a hinge for the cover. Of course other connections could be used to pivotally attach the cover for movement about either a longitudinal or transverse axis.
  • the internal surfaces of deck 29 and cover 21 are configured to control the folding of the intraocular lens as the lens is advanced toward the eye. The shapes and functions of these surfaces are described in the above-noted U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/615,185.
  • Plunger 18 is an elongate member which is adapted to move through the passage 17 of tubular member 16 (FIGS. 1 - 7 ).
  • the plunger comprises a main body 56 preferably shaped with a cross-shaped cross section, although other constructions could be used. As discussed above, one flange 35 of the body is received into groove 34 (FIGS. 24 and 8). A flat thumb pad 59 is provided on the proximal end of body 56 for manual operation of the device (FIGS. 1 - 3 ). Other constructions, however, may be provided to effect advancement of plunger 18 through tubular member 16 .
  • the forward end of body 56 includes a pair of spaced apart O-rings 60 (FIGS. 2 - 3 ).
  • the O-rings provide a level of resistance to enable a more controlled manual operation of the plunger.
  • the O-rings further help to prevent the plunger from inadvertent movement when the surgeon manipulates device 10 during the surgical procedure.
  • Other constructions, such as friction fit flanges, could be used in place of the O-ring.
  • a slender rod 62 projects forwardly beyond the main body 56 of plunger 18 (FIGS. 1 - 3 and 5 - 7 ). The rod engages the lens at the staging area 45 and advances the lens into an eye.
  • the distal tip 68 of rod 62 is preferably bifurcated to define a pair of prongs 71 a , 71 b separated by a slot 72 (FIGS. 1 - 3 and 5 - 7 ).
  • the slot is shaped to receive and hold a proximal plate haptic 49 and optic 48 of lens 12 .
  • the ends of prongs 71 a , 71 b are chamfered to form a pair of walls 77 a , 77 b which collectively form a generally V-shaped configuration.
  • walls 77 a , 77 b may or may not engage the proximal end of optic 48 .
  • the distal tip 68 of plunger 18 may alternatively be formed with other structural configurations to engage the disclosed lens as well as other types of lenses (including lenses with loop haptics) when the lens is pushed toward the eye.
  • the distal end 68 of plunger 18 is provided with a visual indicator 69 which can be easily seen by the surgeon when extended beyond opening 27 (FIGS. 2 - 3 , 5 - 7 , and 12 ).
  • the visual indicator is preferably formed by providing the distal end with a color which contrasts with the color of the staging area so as to be easily seen by a surgeon if the end of the plunger is improperly advanced into the staging area. With such an indicator, the surgeon is much less likely to load a lens overtop of the distal end of the plunger.
  • opening 27 adjacent staging area 45 preferably conforms closely to the size of rod 62 so that the visual indicator is substantially hidden from view when the plunger is properly positioned.
  • opening 27 with rod 62 While the relationship of opening 27 with rod 62 is not essential, it enables the surgeon to more easily identify when the plunger is improperly positioned.
  • the visual indicator will also help the surgeon see whether the plunger properly engages the lens. For instance, in the present embodiment, the surgeon will be better able to see that the lens is engaged in slot 72 when the plunger is advanced after loading of the lens.
  • the visual indicator 69 can be provided by forming the tubular base member 20 with deck 29 with a natural, uncolored clear or translucent appearance (which for purposes of this application is considered a color), and the distal end of the plunger to be dark blue.
  • the entire plunger may be formed as a uniform color, but only the distal end acts a visual indicator for the surgeon.
  • the indicator may consist of colored markings or regions on the distal end of the plunger, as opposed to the entire distal end, so long as the markings or regions are plainly and strikingly visible to the surgeon when the cover is open.
  • Cannula 22 is fit over the cover 21 and deck 29 (FIG. 1).
  • Cannula 22 is an elongate tubular member with an open proximal end 93 and an opposite open distal end 95 .
  • the proximal section 97 of the cannula has a generally rectangular configuration which defines a cavity to matingly receive the assembled deck 29 and cover 21 .
  • the medial section 98 of cannula 22 is smaller than proximal section 97 so that a shoulder is placed in abutment with the aligned distal ends 28 , 111 of base member 20 and cover 21 .
  • the inner wall of medial section 98 converges to define a funnel shaped passageway.
  • the distal section 99 of cannula 22 is a long, narrow tube which defines a lumen. Distal section 99 is adapted to be inserted through the narrow incision made in the eye.
  • the cover 21 is opened to expose the staging area 45 on the upper side of deck 29 .
  • the distal segment of the plunger having a visual indicator which contrasts with the staging area, the surgeon can easily see if the plunger has been advanced beyond opening 27 and into the staging area (FIG. 12). If the plunger is in the staging area, the surgeon retracts the plunger into passageway 24 prior to loading the lens. After the lens has been loaded onto deck 29 , the plunger is advanced so that the distal end 68 engages the lens 12 .
  • the visual indicator enables the surgeon to better see this engagement and thereby avoid operational problems due to faulty loading.
  • the cover is closed and the cannula fit over the deck and the cover.
  • a viscoelastic material typically used for such surgical procedures as a lubricant for the insertion process, is placed in the cannula 22 prior to attachment of the cannula 22 to the assembly.
  • the surgeon inserts the distal end of cannula 22 into the incision 142 in the eye 14 (FIG. 15).
  • the surgeon grasps lateral flanges 141 and pushes on pad 59 to move plunger 18 in a forward motion.
  • the plunger 18 acts to push lens 12 through open end 95 and beyond cannula 22 .
  • plunger 18 is pushed manually forward in a controlled manner, although other means, such as an electric motor or pneumatic drive, may be used.
  • a visual indicator as described above can be provided on the distal end of the plunger of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/721,349, filed Sep. 26, 1996, which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference.
  • device 150 comprises a tubular member 152 having an axial passage 154 , and a plunger 156 movably received in the passage.
  • the tubular member 152 is preferably composed of a base member 158 and a movable compressor 160 for compressing the lens.
  • a staging area 162 is provided in passage 154 for initially receiving the lens through an opening 164 defined in the device.
  • a cover 166 is attached to the compressor 160 for movement between an open position to permit placement of the lens in the staging area and a closed position to enclose the passage for use in implanting a lens in an eye.
  • a visual indicator 168 is provided on the distal end of plunger 156 so that the surgeon can more easily see whether the distal tip of the plunger has been properly positioned in the staging area before loading the lens 169 , and to more easily see that the plunger has properly engaged the lens after loading of the lens into the staging area.
  • plunger 156 has an elongate, slender distal end 167 adapted to engage and advance an intraocular lens through the narrow passage 154 and into an eye.
  • the distal end wall 170 of plunger 156 is formed with a concave configuration to engage and hold the proximal edge of the lens optic (FIG. 19).
  • End wall 170 preferably has a forwardly opening, generally V-shaped slot 174 with tapered opposing faces 176 , 177 and an inner face 178 .
  • Tapered faces 176 , 177 are symmetrically positioned about axis 180 of the plunger at about a 30° angle relative to each other to guide the lens into the slot.
  • the tapered faces extend inward about 1 mm (although other depths could be used) to hold the proximal edge of the optic in the slot while the lens is compressed and advanced.
  • the slot construction and dimensions could be much different.
  • the distal end of the plunger further includes a transverse recess 171 for receiving the trailing loop haptic 173 of the lens (FIGS. 18 and 19).
  • the recess 171 protects the trailing haptic from being damaged as the plunger pushes against the optic.
  • One side 182 of the plunger tapers inwardly as it extends toward end wall 170 to provide clearance for haptic 173 extending from the optic.
  • the front wall 184 of recess 171 is inclined toward the end wall 170 as it extends toward side 182 at an angle ⁇ (e.g., about 60° to axis 180 ) to minimize the recess and provide sufficient clearance for the haptic when the lens is first loaded into device 150 .
  • Front wall 184 is also inclined along the axis at an angle ⁇ (e.g., of about 35° to axis 180 ) to form a ramp and ease the release of the haptic from the recess 171 .
  • the ramp-shaped front wall 184 alleviates catching the trailing haptic on the front wall when the lens is released into the eye.
  • the noted angular dimensions are merely examplary and could vary widely.
  • Plunger 156 also preferably includes a projection or bump 186 along the distal end of the plunger which presses against an internal face of passage 154 .
  • the bump eliminates lateral play in the plunger and aids in aligning the slot with the loaded lens.
  • the bump preferably has an outer arcuate surface to minimize the additional friction caused by the bump.
  • a surgeon first checks device 150 to ensure that the plunger 156 is properly positioned for loading of the lens into the staging area 162 .
  • the visual indicator 168 enables the operator to easily see if the plunger is properly positioned.
  • the plunger is intended to be positioned slightly into the staging area so that the trailing haptic can be set in recess 171 when loading the lens.
  • advancement of the plunger too far into the staging area could result in the optic of the lens being loaded overtop of end wall 170 such that engagement with slot 174 is not effected.
  • the lens is loaded so that the optic is placed forward of end surface 170 and the trailing haptic 173 is set in recess 171 .
  • the plunger is then advanced so that the optic is received into the slot 174 in end surface 170 .
  • the compressor 160 is pressed inwardly to compress the lens and move cover 166 to its closed position. In this position, the device is ready to move the enclosed lens into an eye.

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A device for inserting a flexible membrane into an eye which includes a tubular member with an passage and a plunger movably received in the passage. The passage has an open distal end adapted to be received into an eye for implantation of a lens, and a staging area for initially receiving the lens into the passage. The tubular member includes an opening to permit loading of a lens into the staging area, and a cover movable between an open position to expose the staging area and a closed position to enclose the staging area. The distal end of the plunger has a visual indicator which provides a contrasting image as compared to the staging area. The visual indicator enables the surgeon to easily see whether the distal tip of the plunger is improperly positioned in the staging area before loading the lens.

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    BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention pertains to a device for inserting a flexible membrane (e.g., a flexible intraocular lens) into an eye of a patient, and in particular, to a device which enhances the surety of properly loading and advancing the membrane. [0001]
  • Intraocular lenses are implanted into eyes to improve a patient's vision. The intraocular lens may be a replacement for a natural crystalline lens or designed to function in conjunction with the natural lens. To minimize the size of the incision in the eye, intraocular lenses are ordinarily formed to be flexible. In this way, the lens can be folded or otherwise compressed to pass through a small incision. The intraocular lens is then permitted to expand to its natural size for proper placement within the eye. [0002]
  • Many devices have been developed for the insertion of a flexible intraocular lens into an eye. These devices typically include a tubular member into which the lens is placed and a plunger for advancing the lens through the passage and into the eye. In a number of these inserters, the lens is first folded into a cartridge which is then loaded into a holder with a plunger for advancing the folded lens into an eye. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,494,484 to Feingold. These devices, however, require several steps to achieve loading and positioning of the lens for advancement into an eye. In other devices, the tubular member containing the plunger directly receives a generally unstressed lens into a staging area of the central passage via a lateral opening in the device. See, for example, International Patent Application No. PCT/US95/09973 to Figueroa et al. In this device, the lens is folded as it is advanced toward the eye by an internal contour of the passage. Accordingly, this device reduces the number of steps needed to load a lens into an insertion device. [0003]
  • When a generally unfolded lens is placed directly into a tubular member, it is usually important for the plunger to engage the lens in a particular manner to effect proper compressing and advancement of the lens into an eye. The plunger may be specially configured to grasp or engage the lens in a particular way. As an example, the plunger in the noted Figueroa application is provided with a slot which is dimensioned to grasp and hold the lens in order to prevent undesired twisting of the lens and to better control the expansion of a lens inserted into an eye. An improper engagement between the lens and the plunger may result in damage to the lens, a loss of control in folding the lens, or an inability to properly advance the lens. [0004]
  • The components of these non-cartridge insertion devices have in the past been composed of a natural, uncolored clear or translucent plastic material. Consequently, the appearance of the plunger tends to blend into the staging area which may result in the surgeon failing to notice the improper position of the plunger. Accordingly, the plunger has at times been inadvertently advanced too far into the insertion device such that the distal tip of the plunger is improperly positioned in the staging area when the lens is loaded. In this position, the lens is set onto the distal tip of the plunger such that the end of the plunger cannot properly engage the lens. [0005]
  • In the present invention, the distal end of the plunger has a visual indicator which provides a contrasting image as compared to the staging area for supporting the lens. The visual indicator thus enables the surgeon to easily see whether the distal tip of the plunger has encroached into the staging area before loading the lens. The visual indicator may consist of providing the distal end of the plunger with a contrasting color. While cartridge type inserters have been produced with different colored plungers, these devices in no way offer a visual indicator for the surgeon during loading of the lens. Rather, the lens in these inserters is loaded and folded in a cartridge separate and apart from the holder containing the plunger. [0006]
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device for inserting an intraocular lens in accordance with the present invention. [0007]
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the plunger of the device. [0008]
  • FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the plunger. [0009]
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line [0010] 4-4 in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the distal end of the plunger. [0011]
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of the distal end of the plunger. [0012]
  • FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the distal end of the plunger. [0013]
  • FIG. 8 is a partial top plan view of the tubular unit of the insertion device with an intraocular lens in the staging area and with the cover and cannula omitted. [0014]
  • FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the tubular unit with the cover open and the cannula omitted. [0015]
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line [0016] 10-10 in FIG. 9, without the cover.
  • FIG. 11 is a plan view of the inside of the cover. [0017]
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view of the inside of the deck of the tubular member. [0018]
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged top plan view of the distal tip of the plunger holding an intraocular lens. [0019]
  • FIG. 14 is a front end view of the device with the plunger extended to the distal end of the cannula. [0020]
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of an eye illustrating the insertion and placement of an intraocular lens into an eye. [0021]
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an alternative inserter in accordance with the present invention. [0022]
  • FIG. 17 is a side view of a plunger of the alternative inserter. [0023]
  • FIG. 18 is an enlarged top view of the distal end of the plunger of the alternative inserter. [0024]
  • FIG. 19 is an enlarged side view of the distal end of the plunger of the alternative inserter. [0025]
  • FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along line [0026] 20-20 in FIG. 17.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • The present invention is directed to an improved insertion device which includes a tubular member having a passage for directing a flexible intraocular lens into an eye and a plunger received within the passage for advancing the lens through the passage. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is incorporated into an insertion device having the construction and operation as disclosed in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/615,185, filed Jun. 25, 1996, which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference. Nevertheless, the invention is not limited to this particular construction of an inserter. Rather, the invention has general applicability for inserters wherein the intraocular lens is loaded into the passage of a tubular member which contains a plunger. [0027]
  • In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a [0028] device 10 for inserting a flexible membrane, such as a flexible intraocular lens 12, into an eye 14 of a patient (FIGS. 1 and 15). The device comprises a tubular member 16 having a passage 17 and a plunger 18 movably received within the passage. The tubular member preferably includes a base member 20, a cover 21, and a cannula 22 which are coupled together (FIGS. 1 and 9). The components of the device are preferably composed of a plastic material.
  • [0029] Base member 20 is an elongate tubular element defining a passageway 24 which is provided with a relatively large opening at proximal end 26 and an opening 27 of reduced size near, but spaced from, distal end 28 (FIGS. 1, 8, 9 and 12). Passageway 24 of base member 20 is adapted to movably receive and guide plunger 18. A longitudinal groove 34 is preferably positioned along one of the side walls 32 of passageway 24 to receive a flange 35 of the plunger and prevent twisting of the plunger during use.
  • A forwardly extending [0030] deck 29 projects beyond opening 27 to form a staging area 45 for initially receiving the lens. A cover 21 is pivotally attached to base member 20 and is movable between an open position to facilitate loading of a lens onto the deck, and a closed position where the cover overlies the deck and encloses the lens. Cover 21 preferably includes a pair of rearwardly extending arms 36 provided with knobs 37 on their free ends. The free ends of the arms 36 are fit into sockets 42 in base member 20 to form a hinge for the cover. Of course other connections could be used to pivotally attach the cover for movement about either a longitudinal or transverse axis. The internal surfaces of deck 29 and cover 21 are configured to control the folding of the intraocular lens as the lens is advanced toward the eye. The shapes and functions of these surfaces are described in the above-noted U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/615,185.
  • [0031] Plunger 18 is an elongate member which is adapted to move through the passage 17 of tubular member 16 (FIGS. 1-7). The plunger comprises a main body 56 preferably shaped with a cross-shaped cross section, although other constructions could be used. As discussed above, one flange 35 of the body is received into groove 34 (FIGS. 24 and 8). A flat thumb pad 59 is provided on the proximal end of body 56 for manual operation of the device (FIGS. 1-3). Other constructions, however, may be provided to effect advancement of plunger 18 through tubular member 16. The forward end of body 56 includes a pair of spaced apart O-rings 60 (FIGS. 2-3). The O-rings provide a level of resistance to enable a more controlled manual operation of the plunger. The O-rings further help to prevent the plunger from inadvertent movement when the surgeon manipulates device 10 during the surgical procedure. Other constructions, such as friction fit flanges, could be used in place of the O-ring. A slender rod 62 projects forwardly beyond the main body 56 of plunger 18 (FIGS. 1-3 and 5-7). The rod engages the lens at the staging area 45 and advances the lens into an eye.
  • The [0032] distal tip 68 of rod 62 is preferably bifurcated to define a pair of prongs 71 a, 71 b separated by a slot 72 (FIGS. 1-3 and 5-7). The slot is shaped to receive and hold a proximal plate haptic 49 and optic 48 of lens 12. The ends of prongs 71 a, 71 b are chamfered to form a pair of walls 77 a, 77 b which collectively form a generally V-shaped configuration. Depending on the sturdiness of the proximal haptic, walls 77 a, 77 b may or may not engage the proximal end of optic 48. Of course, the distal tip 68 of plunger 18 may alternatively be formed with other structural configurations to engage the disclosed lens as well as other types of lenses (including lenses with loop haptics) when the lens is pushed toward the eye.
  • In accordance with the present invention, the [0033] distal end 68 of plunger 18 is provided with a visual indicator 69 which can be easily seen by the surgeon when extended beyond opening 27 (FIGS. 2-3, 5-7, and 12). The visual indicator is preferably formed by providing the distal end with a color which contrasts with the color of the staging area so as to be easily seen by a surgeon if the end of the plunger is improperly advanced into the staging area. With such an indicator, the surgeon is much less likely to load a lens overtop of the distal end of the plunger. In addition, opening 27 adjacent staging area 45 preferably conforms closely to the size of rod 62 so that the visual indicator is substantially hidden from view when the plunger is properly positioned. While the relationship of opening 27 with rod 62 is not essential, it enables the surgeon to more easily identify when the plunger is improperly positioned. The visual indicator will also help the surgeon see whether the plunger properly engages the lens. For instance, in the present embodiment, the surgeon will be better able to see that the lens is engaged in slot 72 when the plunger is advanced after loading of the lens.
  • As an example, the [0034] visual indicator 69 can be provided by forming the tubular base member 20 with deck 29 with a natural, uncolored clear or translucent appearance (which for purposes of this application is considered a color), and the distal end of the plunger to be dark blue. As a manufacturing expedient, the entire plunger may be formed as a uniform color, but only the distal end acts a visual indicator for the surgeon. Alternatively, the indicator may consist of colored markings or regions on the distal end of the plunger, as opposed to the entire distal end, so long as the markings or regions are plainly and strikingly visible to the surgeon when the cover is open.
  • Once the lens has been properly loaded, the [0035] cannula 22 is fit over the cover 21 and deck 29 (FIG. 1). Cannula 22 is an elongate tubular member with an open proximal end 93 and an opposite open distal end 95. The proximal section 97 of the cannula has a generally rectangular configuration which defines a cavity to matingly receive the assembled deck 29 and cover 21. The medial section 98 of cannula 22 is smaller than proximal section 97 so that a shoulder is placed in abutment with the aligned distal ends 28, 111 of base member 20 and cover 21. The inner wall of medial section 98 converges to define a funnel shaped passageway. This funnel section causes the lens to become substantially curled and compressed for entry into the eye. The distal section 99 of cannula 22 is a long, narrow tube which defines a lumen. Distal section 99 is adapted to be inserted through the narrow incision made in the eye.
  • To load the lens into [0036] insertion device 10, the cover 21 is opened to expose the staging area 45 on the upper side of deck 29. With the distal segment of the plunger having a visual indicator which contrasts with the staging area, the surgeon can easily see if the plunger has been advanced beyond opening 27 and into the staging area (FIG. 12). If the plunger is in the staging area, the surgeon retracts the plunger into passageway 24 prior to loading the lens. After the lens has been loaded onto deck 29, the plunger is advanced so that the distal end 68 engages the lens 12. The visual indicator enables the surgeon to better see this engagement and thereby avoid operational problems due to faulty loading. Thereafter, the cover is closed and the cannula fit over the deck and the cover. A viscoelastic material, typically used for such surgical procedures as a lubricant for the insertion process, is placed in the cannula 22 prior to attachment of the cannula 22 to the assembly.
  • In use, the surgeon inserts the distal end of [0037] cannula 22 into the incision 142 in the eye 14 (FIG. 15). The surgeon grasps lateral flanges 141 and pushes on pad 59 to move plunger 18 in a forward motion. The plunger 18 acts to push lens 12 through open end 95 and beyond cannula 22. In the preferred construction, plunger 18 is pushed manually forward in a controlled manner, although other means, such as an electric motor or pneumatic drive, may be used.
  • As another example, a visual indicator as described above can be provided on the distal end of the plunger of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/721,349, filed Sep. 26, 1996, which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference. As seen in FIGS. 16 and 17, [0038] device 150 comprises a tubular member 152 having an axial passage 154, and a plunger 156 movably received in the passage. The tubular member 152 is preferably composed of a base member 158 and a movable compressor 160 for compressing the lens. A staging area 162 is provided in passage 154 for initially receiving the lens through an opening 164 defined in the device. A cover 166 is attached to the compressor 160 for movement between an open position to permit placement of the lens in the staging area and a closed position to enclose the passage for use in implanting a lens in an eye. As with device 10, a visual indicator 168 is provided on the distal end of plunger 156 so that the surgeon can more easily see whether the distal tip of the plunger has been properly positioned in the staging area before loading the lens 169, and to more easily see that the plunger has properly engaged the lens after loading of the lens into the staging area.
  • In the preferred construction, [0039] plunger 156 has an elongate, slender distal end 167 adapted to engage and advance an intraocular lens through the narrow passage 154 and into an eye. The distal end wall 170 of plunger 156 is formed with a concave configuration to engage and hold the proximal edge of the lens optic (FIG. 19). End wall 170 preferably has a forwardly opening, generally V-shaped slot 174 with tapered opposing faces 176, 177 and an inner face 178. Tapered faces 176,177 are symmetrically positioned about axis 180 of the plunger at about a 30° angle relative to each other to guide the lens into the slot. The tapered faces extend inward about 1 mm (although other depths could be used) to hold the proximal edge of the optic in the slot while the lens is compressed and advanced. The slot construction and dimensions could be much different.
  • The distal end of the plunger further includes a [0040] transverse recess 171 for receiving the trailing loop haptic 173 of the lens (FIGS. 18 and 19). The recess 171 protects the trailing haptic from being damaged as the plunger pushes against the optic. One side 182 of the plunger tapers inwardly as it extends toward end wall 170 to provide clearance for haptic 173 extending from the optic. The front wall 184 of recess 171 is inclined toward the end wall 170 as it extends toward side 182 at an angle ∝ (e.g., about 60° to axis 180) to minimize the recess and provide sufficient clearance for the haptic when the lens is first loaded into device 150. Front wall 184 is also inclined along the axis at an angle β (e.g., of about 35° to axis 180) to form a ramp and ease the release of the haptic from the recess 171. The ramp-shaped front wall 184 alleviates catching the trailing haptic on the front wall when the lens is released into the eye. The noted angular dimensions are merely examplary and could vary widely.
  • [0041] Plunger 156 also preferably includes a projection or bump 186 along the distal end of the plunger which presses against an internal face of passage 154. The bump eliminates lateral play in the plunger and aids in aligning the slot with the loaded lens. Although many shapes could be used, the bump preferably has an outer arcuate surface to minimize the additional friction caused by the bump.
  • In use, a surgeon first checks [0042] device 150 to ensure that the plunger 156 is properly positioned for loading of the lens into the staging area 162. As discussed above, the visual indicator 168 enables the operator to easily see if the plunger is properly positioned. In this case, the plunger is intended to be positioned slightly into the staging area so that the trailing haptic can be set in recess 171 when loading the lens. However, advancement of the plunger too far into the staging area could result in the optic of the lens being loaded overtop of end wall 170 such that engagement with slot 174 is not effected. In proper operation, the lens is loaded so that the optic is placed forward of end surface 170 and the trailing haptic 173 is set in recess 171. The plunger is then advanced so that the optic is received into the slot 174 in end surface 170. The compressor 160 is pressed inwardly to compress the lens and move cover 166 to its closed position. In this position, the device is ready to move the enclosed lens into an eye.
  • The above discussion concerns the preferred embodiments of the present invention. Various other embodiments as well as many changes and alterations may be made without departing from the spirit and broader aspects of the invention as described in the claims. [0043]

Claims (19)

1. A device for inserting a flexible membrane into an eye comprising:
a tubular member including a passage having an open distal end adapted to be received into an eye and a staging area for initially receiving the flexible membrane into said passage, and an opening in said tubular member for loading the flexible membrane into said staging area; and
a plunger movably received within said passage for advancing the flexible membrane into the eye, said plunger having a distal end adapted to contact the flexible membrane, and said distal end having a visible indicator which visibly contrasts with said staging area so as to be plainly seen when in said staging area.
2. A device in accordance with
claim 1
in which said distal end of said plunger is provided with at least a region having a first color, and said staging area is provided with a second color which contrasts with said first color.
3. A device in accordance with
claim 2
in which the entire distal end of said plunger is formed of the first color.
4. A device in accordance with
claim 3
in which the entire plunger is formed of the first color.
5. A device in accordance with
claim 1
in which said staging area has a natural clear or translucent appearance.
6. A device in accordance with
claim 5
in which said distal end of said plunger is blue.
7. A device in accordance with
claim 1
in which said distal end of said plunger is blue.
8. A device in accordance with
claim 1
in which said distal end of said plunger includes an end face with a concave configuration adapted to engage the flexible membrane.
9. A device in accordance with
claim 8
in which said concave configuration includes a slot adapted to engage and hold the flexible membrane.
10. A device in accordance with
claim 1
in which said passage includes an axial, narrow opening adjacent said staging area which substantially conceals said visible indicator when said plunger is withdrawn from said staging area.
11. A device in accordance with
claim 1
further including a cover attached to said tubular member for movement between an open position to expose said staging area and a closed position to substantially enclose said staging area.
12. A process for loading a flexible membrane into a device for inserting the flexible membrane into an eye comprising:
providing a device including a tubular member having a passage with an open distal end and a staging area, an opening in said tubular member, and a plunger movably received within said passage, said plunger having a distal end provided with a visible indicator which visibly contrasts with said staging area so as to be plainly seen when in said staging area;
examining the staging area for the visible indicator to determine whether the distal end of the plunger is properly positioned;
moving said plunger as necessary to properly position the plunger; and
loading a flexible membrane through said opening and into said staging area.
13. A process in accordance with
claim 12
wherein the provided device includes a cover for the opening, and wherein said process includes opening the cover to examine the staging area and closing said cover to substantially enclose the flexible membrane in said staging area.
14. A process in accordance with
claim 13
wherein said plunger is advanced to engage the flexible membrane prior to closing said cover.
15. A process in accordance with
claim 12
wherein said examining of said staging area includes determining whether the distal end of the plunger is in said staging area.
16. A process in accordance with
claim 15
wherein said plunger is moved as necessary to position the plunger outside of said staging area before said loading of the flexible membrane through said opening.
17. A process in accordance with
claim 12
wherein said loading of the flexible membrane through said opening includes placing of a trailing haptic in a transverse cutout in the plunger.
18. A process in accordance with
claim 12
wherein the flexible membrane is a flexible intraocular lens.
19. A device for inserting a flexible membrane into an eye comprising:
a tubular member including a passage having a narrowing portion to compress the flexible membrane and an open distal end adapted to be received into an eye; and
a plunger movably received within said passage for advancing the flexible membrane into the eye, said plunger having a distal end adapted to contact the flexible membrane and a transverse recess spaced from said distal end to receive the trailing haptic.
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