Patent ID: 7090681
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for implanting an ocular implant at a location in a patient's eye comprising: a cannula having a lumen extending therethrough configured to receive an ocular implant; and means for retaining an implant received within the cannula lumen to minimize inadvertent release of the implant from the cannula wherein the retention means comprises a frictional stop which extends into the cannula lumen for contacting an implant received therein, wherein the frictional stop comprises an O-ring, at least a portion of which extends into the cannula lumen for contacting an implant received therein, wherein the cannula includes a notch, the notch providing for communication between the cannula lumen and cannula exterior, and wherein the O-ring is positioned around the cannula and where a portion of the O-ring is received in the notch and extends into the cannula lumen.