Patent ID: 6261256
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A medical device for treating a patient suffering from glaucoma and adapted to be attached to the globe of the eye of the patient, includinga one way valve in communication with the intraocular chamber of the eye which opens to allow fluid to drain from said chamber in response to pressure in the intraocular chamber exceeding a predetermined level,said valve comprising an elastic membrane in tension forming a slit-like opening which is normally closed and which opens when the pressure of the intraocular chamber exceeds said predetermined level,said membrane comprising a sheet of siliconized rubber folded to form said slit-like opening, with said folded sheet being held in position tension between a pair of rigid plates, anda distribution plate made of a flexible material, said sheet material being folded to form said distribution plate with a pocket therein having an open mouth, said valve being seated in the pocket.