Title:
角膜を生体外で保存するための器具および方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2008518034
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A fixture and method is provided for in vitro storage of a cornea. The fixture includes a platform having a corneal-sceral rim receiving surface, a clamp having a mating surface for the cornel-scleral rim and handles. A locking mechanism is provided to secure a donor cornea between the clamp and platform. The combination cornea, platform and clamp are placed in a storage unit having a fluid preservation media. In one embodiment, the storage unit includes a vial having an optically clear closed end and an opened end. A lid is secured to the open end of the vial and engages the handles in order to stabilize the clamped cornea within the vial.
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Inventors:
Schmidt, Rolf, A.
Sol, David, Bee.
Pauly, Richard, Sea.
Sol, David, Bee.
Pauly, Richard, Sea.
Application Number:
JP2007539181A
Publication Date:
May 29, 2008
Filing Date:
October 26, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SURGICAL SPECIALITIES CORPORATION
International Classes:
A01N1/02; A61B3/12
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Isshiki International Patent Service Corporation