Patent ID: 6391041
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A retractable ophthalmic surgical tool comprising:a shell having a lengthwise opening, a first end, and a second end, a first slot being formed through substantially a first end, a second slot being formed though substantially a middle of said shell, a connecting slot providing a connection between said first and second slots; a slidable insert having an outer periphery, a first end, and a second end, a cantilever arm extending from substantially a middle of said slidable insert, a second cantilever arm extending from an end of said cantilever arm, a junction between said cantilever arm and said second cantilever arm being more flexible than said cantilever arm; a blade extending from said first end of said slidable insert; and a button extending from said second cantilever arm, wherein depression and forward movement of said button from said second slot to said first slot placing said blade in an extended position.