Patent ID: 8685088
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of assembling an IOL insertion system, comprising: providing a handpiece defining therein a holding station for receiving the IOL, the holding station comprising a base for receiving an IOL and a cover that fits over the base and including structure for contacting the IOL, the cover being hinged to the base to enable it to be folded open for introduction of the IOL to the base, the holding station further including an open distal end; providing a delivery tube having an open proximal end and a distal tapered end, an exterior of the delivery tube being sized and shaped to fit within a cavity defined by the hinged holding station cover and base; folding open the holding station cover; placing an IOL in the holding station base; positioning the delivery tube in the cavity defined by the holding station; folding closed the holding station cover over the base to capture the IOL and the delivery tube between the cover and base with the open proximal end thereof in registration with the open distal end of the holding station.