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Orbital implant and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-03-07
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Granted: 1995-11-14
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Expires: 2014-03-07
Abstract
Abstract An orbital implant is provided with a passageway extending from the anterior surface inwardly to receive a peg prior to implantation in the patient. The peg is made of non microporous material so that surrounding tissue will encapsulate the peg without adhering to it. This provides for later coupling of the ocular prosthesis to the implant without the necessity of a second operative procedure, and also allows the peg to be easily removed surgically if deemed necessary by the surgeon. The implant itself can be of any suitable material, but the implant is preferably made of biodegradable material having a matrix with random voids throughout to enhance tissue ingrowth into the implant. The matrix can be created by foaming or molding a suitable material, or the matrix can be formed from microporous thread of an inert material that is knitted, crocheted or otherwise formed into the desired size and shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Francois Durette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being formed of braided threads of a microporous material that provide a plurality of voids for tissue ingrowth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being formed of braided threads of a microporous material that provide a plurality of voids for tissue ingrowth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The orbital implant of claim 1 in which the sphere is combined with a sheet of microporous material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The orbital implant of claim 2 in which the entire sphere is covered with the sheet of microporous material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The orbital implant of claim 2 in which only the anterior surface is covered with the sheet of microporous material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye in a patient following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere sized to replace the volume of the eye and having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being made of an absorbable bio-material forming a matrix having a plurality of continuous random voids that promote ingrowth of surrounding tissue after the implant is in place in the patient, the absorbable bio-material being foamed polylactic acid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye in a patient following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere sized to replace the volume of the eye and having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being made of an absorbable bio-material forming a matrix having a plurality of continuous random voids that promote ingrowth of surrounding tissue after the implant is in place in the patient, the absorbable bio-material being foamed polylactic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye in a patient following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere sized to replace the volume of the eye and having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being made of an absorbable bio-material forming a matrix having a plurality of continuous random voids that promote ingrowth of surrounding tissue after the implant is in place in the patient, the absorbable bio-material being foamed polyglycolic acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye in a patient following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere sized to replace the volume of the eye and having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being made of an absorbable bio-material forming a matrix having a plurality of continuous random voids that promote ingrowth of surrounding tissue after the implant is in place in the patient, the absorbable bio-material being foamed polyglycolic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye in a patient following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere sized to replace the volume of the eye and having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being made of an absorbable bio-material forming a matrix having a plurality of continuous random voids that promote ingrowth of surrounding tissue after the implant is in place in the patient, the absorbable bio-material being absorbable coral.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
83 words
An orbital implant for coupling with an ocular prosthesis to replace an eye in a patient following evisceration or enucleation, said implant comprising a sphere sized to replace the volume of the eye and having an anterior surface and a posterior surface when implanted, the sphere being made of an absorbable bio-material forming a matrix having a plurality of continuous random voids that promote ingrowth of surrounding tissue after the implant is in place in the patient, the absorbable bio-material being absorbable coral.
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