Packaging for holding an ophthalmic shunt
Packaging for holding an ophthalmic shunt, the ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head, and a body connecting the foot and head, the packaging having an elastomeric membrane with an aperture for receiving the shunt in the packaging.
1 . Packaging for holding an ophthalmic shunt for distribution thereof, the ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head, and a body connecting the foot and cap, the packaging comprising:
an elastomeric membrane having an aperture for receiving the shunt in the packaging.
2 . The packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric membrane is formed by a first recess and an opposing second recess in a block of elastomeric material.
3 . The packaging according to claim 2 , wherein the first recess is sized to receive an insertion tool.
4 . The packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric membrane is formed at the tip of a tool for holding the shunt.
5 . The packaging according to claim 4 , wherein the elastomeric membrane is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tool.
6 . The packaging according to claim 4 , wherein the elastomeric membrane is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tool.
7 . An insertion tool for implanting an ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head, and a body connecting the foot and cap, the insertion tool comprising:
a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end;
a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the second arm being movable with respect to the first arm between an open position and a closed position;
means for gripping a shunt disposed on the distal ends of the first and second arms; and
means for retaining the shunt on the insertion tool.
8 . The insertion tool according to claim 7 , wherein the retaining means comprises a cap adapted to receive the distal end of the first arm.
9 . The insertion tool according to claim 8 , wherein the cap comprises a flexible polymer material.
10 . The insertion tool according to claim 9 , wherein the cap further comprises a handle for removing the cap.
11 . The insertion tool according to claim 8 , wherein the cap is integrated with a package for the insertion tool.
12 . The insertion tool according to claim 11 , wherein the package further comprises a retention tab for retaining the insertion tool in the package.
13 . The insertion tool according to claim 8 , wherein
the cap further comprises a track, and
the distal end of the first arm further comprises a pin for engaging the track in the cap to retain a shunt on the first arm.
14 . A combination ophthalmic shunt and insertion tool for implanting the ophthalmic shunt, the ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head, and a body connecting the foot and cap, the insertion tool comprising:
a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end;
a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the second arm being movable with respect to the first arm between an open position and a closed position;
means for gripping a shunt disposed on the distal ends of the first and second arms; and
means for retaining the shunt on the insertion tool.
15 . The combination ophthalmic shunt and insertion tool according to claim 14 , wherein the retaining means comprises a cap adapted to receive the distal end of the first arm.
16 . The combination ophthalmic shunt and insertion tool according to claim 15 , wherein the cap comprises a flexible polymer material.
17 . The combination ophthalmic shunt and insertion tool according to claim 16 , wherein the cap further comprises a handle for removing the cap.
18 . The combination ophthalmic shunt and insertion tool according to claim 15 , wherein the cap is integrated with a package for the insertion tool.
19 . The combination ophthalmic shunt and insertion tool according to claim 18 , wherein the package further comprises a retention tab for retaining the insertion tool in the package.
20 . The combination ophthalmic shunt and insertion tool according to claim 15 , wherein
the cap further comprises a track, and
the distal end of the first arm further comprises a pin for engaging the track in the cap to retain a shunt on the first arm.