Patent ID: 8672870
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An ocular implant, comprising: an elongate member having an internal lumen forming a flow pathway, at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway, and at least one outflow port communicating with the flow pathway, wherein the elongate member is adapted to be positioned in the eye such that at least one inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber and at least one outflow port communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid pathway between the anterior chamber toward the suprachoroidal space when the elongate member is implanted in the eye; an anchor member attached to the elongate member, wherein the anchor member is at least partially formed of a hydrogel, and wherein the anchor member is adapted to expand radially outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate member upon implantation of the elongate member in the eye such that the anchor member expands outward to a radial dimension that forms a maximum radial dimension of the ocular implant; a mechanical attachment attached to the elongate member that holds the anchor member adjacent to the elongate member, wherein the anchor member is positioned inside the mechanical attachment.