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Strabismus surgery apparatus and method
Assignee: University of Technology Corp
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Filing: 1996-09-26
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Granted: 1998-03-03
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Expires: 2016-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A new eye hook has a groove in the muscle engaging surface to house a muscle clip. Passage of the muscle clip under a muscle in a single step is made possible. The muscle clip has a smooth upper surface on the lower jaw to minimize friction with the muscle.
Inventors
- 👤 Rosane Ferreira
- 👤 J. Bronwyn Bateman
- 👤 Tomas F. Scalamandre Mendonca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/08; A61B17/083; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/128; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/007; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S227/00; Y10S227/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An extraocular muscle clip comprising: a hinge means at one end; a pair of oppositely facing jaws, said jaws being interconnected at said hinge means and having opposed faces surfaced with a muscle grabbing means, at least one of said jaws having an exterior surface adjacent the eye in use; a locking means at a second end whereby said jaws may be closed thereby securely clamping onto said muscle; a pair of suture material members affixed to said clip; a suture needle affixed to each of said suture material members; and said pair of oppositely facing jaws having a lower jaw member and an upper jaw member, said lower jaw member having a smooth upper surface, thereby providing a minimal resistance when passed under a muscle, said lower jaw member having recesses for receiving said upper jaw member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
An extraocular muscle clip comprising: a hinge means at one end; a pair of oppositely facing jaws, said jaws being interconnected at said hinge means and having opposed faces surfaced with a muscle grabbing means, at least one of said jaws having an exterior surface adjacent the eye in use; a locking means at a second end whereby said jaws may be closed thereby securely clamping onto said muscle; a pair of suture material members affixed to said clip; a suture needle affixed to each of said suture material members; and said pair of oppositely facing jaws having a lower jaw member and an upper jaw member, said lower jaw member having a smooth upper surface, thereby providing a minimal resistance when passed under a muscle, said lower jaw member having recesses for receiving said upper jaw member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The clip of claim 1, wherein said muscle grabbing means further comprises teeth disposed on oppositely facing surfaces of said jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The muscle clip of claim 1, wherein said exterior surface further comprises an arcuate shape to substantially conform to the curvature of the eye.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A multi-purpose eye hook comprising: a handle having a V-shaped muscle engaging surface; and said V-shaped muscle engaging surface having a groove means functioning to secure a muscle clip for passing the muscle clip under a muscle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A multi-purpose eye hook comprising: a handle having a V-shaped muscle engaging surface; and said V-shaped muscle engaging surface having a groove means functioning to secure a muscle clip for passing the muscle clip under a muscle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
119 words
The eye hook of claim 4, in combination with a muscle clip, wherein said muscle clip comprises: a hinge means at one end; a pair of oppositely facing jaws, said jaws being interconnected at said hinge means and having opposed faces surfaced with a muscle grabbing means, at least one of said jaws having an exterior surface adjacent the eye in use; a locking means at a second end whereby said jaws may be closed thereby securely clamping onto said muscle; a pair of suture material members affixed to said clip; a suture needle affixed to each of said suture material members; and said pair of oppositely facing jaws having a lower jaw member having a smooth upper surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 5, wherein said muscle clip is formed of substances approved for eye surgery selected from the group consisting of inert plastic and silicone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 5, wherein said muscle clip is formed of nontoxic, deformable, absorbable, sterile material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 5, wherein said muscle grabbing means further comprises teeth disposed on oppositely facing surfaces of said jaws.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
59 words
A method to perform Strabismus surgery comprising the steps of: inserting a muscle clip into a groove in the muscle-engaging surface of an eye hook; inserting the eye hook under a muscle; removing the muscle clip from the eye hook; locking the muscle clip to the muscle; severing the muscle; and suturing the muscle clip to a desired insertion.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
59 words
A method to perform Strabismus surgery comprising the steps of: inserting a muscle clip into a groove in the muscle-engaging surface of an eye hook; inserting the eye hook under a muscle; removing the muscle clip from the eye hook; locking the muscle clip to the muscle; severing the muscle; and suturing the muscle clip to a desired insertion.
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