Patent ID: 7468065
Filing Date: 2008-12-23
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for implanting an ocular implant into the vitreous of a patient's eye, comprising: an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis; a cannula extending longitudinally from the housing, the cannula having a lumen extending therethrough; a plunger rod received within the cannula lumen and in engagement with the implant, the plunger rob being moveable from a first to second position; and a linkage having a moveable end connected to the plunger rod, and a fixed end secured to the housing, an actuating lever having a first end pivotally mounted within the housing, and a second end in engagement with the linkage, a removable tab with a pin interposed to prevent movement of the moveable end of the linkage, and a cap for placement over a forward end of the housing, wherein, upon removable of the tab, movement of the second end of the actuating lever against the linkage in a direction normal to the housing axis causes translational movement of the moveable end of the linkage from a first to second position parallel to the housing axis, thereby moving the plunger rod from the first to the second position and ejecting the implant from the cannula.