Patent ID: 8097033
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A prosthetic device for implantation to restore extraocular muscle function comprising: a housing; a biasing component disposed in said housing; a proximal connector operatively connected to a proximal end of the biasing component; and a distal connector operatively connected to a distal end of the biasing component; wherein said proximal connector is configured for being secured with respect to an adjacent bone and said distal connector adapted to be secured to a globe of an eye; wherein the proximal connector comprises a metal bone plate; wherein the bone plate is T-shaped including a vertical bar for attachment to at least one of the housing and the biasing component and a horizontal bar for being attached by at least one screw to the adjacent bone; wherein the housing is formed from a polymeric material; and further including means for sealing the housing to isolate said biasing component from biological fluids.