Patent ID: 7137994
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An intraocular lens system comprising an insertion and injection device and a deflated lens member having an interior; wherein the insertion and injection device includes; a moveable member having a outlet port provided therein, an outer member in which is disposed the moveable member, wherein the deflated lens member is mounted about and to an end of the moveable member such that the deflated lens member is sealingly engaged with a portion of the moveable member so that the interior of the deflated lens member forms a compartment, wherein the moveable member outlet communicates with the deflated member compartment, wherein the deflated lens member includes a self-sealing mechanism in which the insertion and injection device is removably and sealingly received such that the insertion and injection device can be removably and sealingly received in the self-sealing mechanism repeatedly, and wherein the self-sealing mechanism is flush or continuous with the surrounding lens member.