Patent ID: 8475528
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An insertion device for use with an intraocular lens having a lens optic, with a first face and a second face, and a lens outer edge, the insertion device comprising: a main body defining a lens travelling axis and including a lens storage region, a nozzle and a transition region between the lens storage region and the nozzle; a plunger, distally movable relative to the main body to at least the nozzle, including an end surface positioned such that it will engage the lens outer edge at a position proximal of the nozzle and push the lens outer edge as the plunger moves distally; and a slider, that moves distally relative to the main body and moves distally relative to the plunger up to a position proximal of the nozzle, including an end surface positioned such it will engage the lens outer edge, a hinge, and a lens holder connected to the hinge that extends distally beyond the end surface and over the first face of the lens optic; wherein the transition region and the slider are respectfully configured such that, as the slider moves the intraocular lens through the transition region, the lens holder will pivot about the hinge towards the lens travelling axis and engage the first face of the lens optic, the transition region will engage opposite portions of the lens outer edge, and the intraocular lens will fold toward the lens holder such that opposite portions of the first face will face one another.