Patent ID: 8313454
Filing Date: 2012-11-20
Classification: A61F,A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of implanting an intraocular implant, comprising: (i) positioning an intraocular implant to be carried by a delivery device; wherein the intraocular implant comprises a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage; wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye; wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye; wherein the implant further comprises a flange at one end of the tube, and wherein a surface of the flange is tilted at a first angle relative to a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tube; wherein the delivery device comprises a rodlike instrument and a retention mechanism, wherein the retention mechanism comprises an abutment surface tilted at a second angle relative to a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rodlike instrument, wherein the second angle generally corresponds to the first angle; (ii) forming an incision in the eye; (iii) directing the implant to a desired implantation location; and (iv) withdrawing the delivery device.