Patent ID: 11931247
Assignee: ALCON INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. A system for storing or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) delivery device, the system comprising:
an IOL cartridge comprising:
a compartment comprising an IOL,
a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case, and
a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment, the dial configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial;

and
a packaging configured to enclose the IOL cartridge, wherein the packaging is further configured to prevent removal of the IOL cartridge prior to rotation of the dial of the IOL cartridge, the package comprising:
a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base;
a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and
a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place by the dial with the dial in a non-rotated position,

wherein:
the dial comprises at least one arm;
the second removable cover comprises at least one prong configured to extend under the at least one arm of the dial; and
the at least one arm is configured to prevent removal of the at least one prong and the second removable cover when the dial is in the non-rotated position.