Patent ID: 6342058
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A combination forceps and enclavation needle instrument for use in attaching a fixation loop of an anterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) to an anterior surface of a human ocular iris, said fixation loop having a narrow iris tissue pincer gap defined therein, said instrument comprising:a. a handle portion sized for being held in one hand of a user; b. a slender ocular insertion portion having an open distal end, said insertion portion being connected to said handle portion; c. a forceps tip projecting from said insertion portion open distal end, said forceps tip having first and second IOL gripping jaws connected for gripping said fixation loop; d. an enclavation needle tip projecting from said insertion portion open distal end for engaging iris tissue and for lifting said engaged iris tissue into said pincer gap; e. operating and control means connected for selectively causing said forceps tip jaws to open and close, for selectively moving said needle tip between a lifted position and a lowered position, and for selectively causing partial rotation of said needle tip in clockwise and counterclockwise directions.