Patent ID: 8998983
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An intraocular lens inserter comprising: A compressed gas storage portion comprising a compressed gas cartridge configured to release a compressed gas into the compressed gas storage portion; a hydraulic portion containing a substantially incompressible fluid; a moveable member disposed between the compressed gas cartridge and the hydraulic portion and configured to impart pressure of the released compressed gas in the compressed gas storage portion to the substantially incompressible fluid in the hydraulic portion; an actuator portion comprising an actuator member and a plunger mounted for sliding movement between a retracted position and an extended position, the actuator portion configured to allow a user to control a flow of the substantially incompressible fluid through the hydraulic portion to move the plunger from the retracted position to the extended position by using the actuator member; and an intraocular lens retaining portion comprising an intraocular lens for insertion into an eye of an animal and aligned with the plunger such that the plunger pushes the intraocular lens when the plunger moves from the retracted position toward the extended position.