Abstract: An implant device to provide an artificial fluid path in fluid communication with the lacrimal apparatus is implanted through a fistula opening into the lacrimal apparatus using a working member disposed through the implant device and a break-away sheath. Implantation kits and tool assemblies including the working member, implant device and break-away sheath facilitate implantation of the implant device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 28, 2013
Date of Patent:
February 21, 2017
Assignee:
SINAPSYS SURGICAL, INC.
Inventors:
Harry Ross, Brian James Willoughby, Christopher Lee Oliver, Donald F. Schomer, William W. Cimino