Patent ID: 6117116
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A probe set for use in the canaliculus intubation of the lacrimal duct, the probe set comprising:a probe of a light wire which can be resiliently deflected to pass from the nasolacrimal duct to the nasal inferior meatus, the probe having an enlarged and rounded distal end portion to limit the possibility of damage to tissue when the probe is inserted, and a proximal end remote from said end portion;a very flexible tube of minimal rigidity, the tube also being resiliently deformable and having a first end; anda joint including said first end of the tube with said proximal end of the probe contained in said first end of the tube, and a heat shrunk sleeve having a main portion containing said end of the tube and said proximal end of the probe whereby a compressive radial pressure is applied to attach the tube to the probe.