Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
February 2011
Patent Number
7892242
Abstract
A medical instrument captures and removes very large intraocular foreign bodies. The foreign bodies may have an irregular shape, a low coefficient of friction, and be made of non-magnetic materials. A fixed position hollow rod is mounted to a leading end of an elongate base and a lid is mounted to the distal end of the hollow rod. A control rod is slideably received within the hollow rod and a control knob slideably mounted on the elongate base is connected to the control rod to control extension and retraction of the control rod. A silicone basket depends from a rim formed at the distal end of the control rod. A silicone wire interconnects the hollow rod and a bottom of the basket so that the basket is drawn parallel to the control rod when the control rod is extended. The lid covers the basket when the control rod is retracted.
Application Number
11/306,432
Recommended Citation
Goldstein, Burton G., "Tool for removing intraocular foreign bodies" (2011). USF Patents. 380.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/380
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
12/28/2005
Primary/U.S. Class
606/114
