Patent ID: 6306155
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A capsulorhexis forceps, comprising:a hub having a first end and a second end;a cannula having a proximal portion, a sharpened distal portion for making incisions, and a lumen therethrough, said proximal portion fixedly attached to said first end; anda wire coaxially disposed within said lumen and having a front and a back end, said front end movable relative to said cannula such that the forceps can grip and tear using a constant force without moving said cannula,said hub further comprising a spring disposed inside said hub to provide a constant tension on said wire for gripping tissue and a cap attached to said second end of said wire, said spring disposed over said wire and in contact with said cap such that said wire returns to said initial position after movement of said wire.said distal portion and said front end being bent at approximately 90 degrees from said proximal portion of said cannula and said back end of said wire.