EP0944371A1 - Meatus plug for lachrymal canal capable of being screwed - Google Patents

Meatus plug for lachrymal canal capable of being screwed

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EP0944371A1
EP0944371A1 EP97904483A EP97904483A EP0944371A1 EP 0944371 A1 EP0944371 A1 EP 0944371A1 EP 97904483 A EP97904483 A EP 97904483A EP 97904483 A EP97904483 A EP 97904483A EP 0944371 A1 EP0944371 A1 EP 0944371A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/007—Methods or devices for eye surgery
    • A61F9/00772—Apparatus for restoration of tear ducts

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  • the present invention relates to a screwable meatic pad for the lacrimal duct.
  • Tears are produced continuously, excess fluid being drained from the surface of the eyeball through two upper and lower point openings located near the inner corner of the eye and communicating with conduits known as canaliculi leading to a lacrimal sac which pours into the nasal cavity.
  • the punctual openings, or tear points have the option of opening or closing close like a sphincter-like muscle, so as to regulate the flow of fluid.
  • the lack of lacrimal fluid on the eyeball is generally due to an insufficiency of the producing glands which can be caused by age or by other causes, the excessive quantity of tears can in particular be caused by a blockage of the lacrimal canals . In both cases, the situation can be improved by acting on these channels, either by blocking them, totally or partially, or on the contrary by keeping them open.
  • permanent occlusion possibly by the surgical route (cauterization, laser), of the lacrimal ducts can be a method of treating deficiencies relating to tears.
  • the flow of tears in the nasolacrimal sac is thus prevented, the volume of the remaining tears provides higher humidity.
  • the device according to the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks. It makes it possible to produce meatic pads which can be fixed and removed easily without a surgical procedure and which does not risk either involuntary expulsion or migration to the innermost part of the lacrimal ducts.
  • It consists of a substantially cylindrical body, the lateral surface of which includes a helical thread similar to that of a screw allowing the meatic buffer to be put in place or removed by screwing or unscrewing using a tool with a polygonal blade. or cruciform used as a screwdriver, the buffer with or without an axial through conduit allowing the passage of a determined flow of tear fluid.
  • FIG. 1 shows in elevation a meatic buffer with flange and through conduit
  • FIG. 2 shows, on a different scale , the same pad in axial section and seen from above
  • FIG. 3 shows, under the same conditions, a variant without collar or through duct
  • FIG. 4 schematically represents an eye with the lacrimal canals and the lacrimal sac
  • FIG. 5 is an enlargement of detail A of FIG. 4
  • Figures 6 and 7 are examples seen in elevation, of particular forms of State pads
  • Figure 8 shows various cross-sectional sections of helical ribs
  • Figure 9 shows, on a different scale from those used for pads, a tool allowing to put in or remove a meatic pad.
  • the device consists of a body 1 having the general shape of a cylinder whose lateral surface comprises a helical rib 2 forming a thread.
  • the body 1 is provided with a tapered and rounded front end 3 facilitating its introduction into the lacrimal canals 4, 5, the other end, or head, possibly comprising a flange 6 intended to prevent the tampon from penetrating too deeply into the inside a canal.
  • the dimensions of the device are determined to allow it to fit into the vertical part of the lacrimal canals.
  • the insertion and removal of the meatic buffer is carried out by means of a very simple tool in the form of a screwdriver consisting of a handle 7 and a blade 8 of polygonal, cruciform or similar section intended to penetrate an axial hole 9 of the same shape provided in the head of the tampon.
  • the hole 9 receiving the blade 8 can be a blind hole ( Figure 3) or be extended by a conduit 10 passing through the buffer and opening at the front end 3 thereof.
  • the device is used as a plug for the lacrimal duct (s) 4, 5, in order to prevent the flow of tears to the lacrimal sac 11.
  • the meatic buffer is used on the contrary to increase the rate of elimination of the lacrimal fluid when the lacrimal canals are blocked or when their section is too weak .
  • the meatic tampon according to the invention can be cylindrical (FIGS. 1 to 3) or have a frusto-conical shape (FIG. 7) or even have one or more bulges or constrictions (FIG. 6).
  • Its lateral surface can be provided with hooking means 12 directed radially outwards so as to sink into the internal wall of the lacrimal duct, thus preventing any possibility of movement of the device and in particular a rotation resulting in a screwing or a unscrewing.
  • the attachment means will advantageously consist of lugs or curved flexible eyelashes (Figure 2).
  • the section of the helical thread 2 may also take various forms as it appears in FIG. 8. It may in particular be semi-circular, triangular or trapezoidal.
  • the body 1 of the tampon will preferably be made of an indissoluble rigid or flexible synthetic material of physiological quality, such as silicone, polyethylene or teflon. For certain applications, it may however be made of an absorbable material such as hydroxyapathite or cut coral.

Abstract

The invention concerns a meatus plug for lachrymal canal capable of being screwed, consisting of a substantially cylindrical body (1) whose side surface comprises a helical thread similar to that of a screw for placing or removing the meatus plug by screwing or unscrewing with a tool having a polygonal or cruciform blade used as a screwdriver, the plug comprising or not a through conduit for the passage of a predetermined flow of lachrymal fluid. It is designed for controlling the flow of tears running on the surface of the eye towards the nasal cavity through the lachrymal canals or ducts.

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TAMPON MÉATIQUE VISSABLE POUR CANAL LACRYMAL MECHANICAL BUFFER FOR LACRYMAL CHANNEL
La présente invention a pour objet un tampon méatique vissable pour canal lacrymal.The present invention relates to a screwable meatic pad for the lacrimal duct.
Il est destiné à contrôler le flux de larmes s 'écoulant de la surface de l'oeil vers les fosses nasales par l'intermédiaire des canaux lacrymaux ou canalicules .It is intended to control the flow of tears flowing from the surface of the eye to the nasal cavity through the lacrimal canals or canaliculi.
Le fonctionnement normal d'un oeil humain nécessite que sa surface externe soit recouverte en permanence d'un film lubrifiant constitué par les larmes qui assure à la fois un rinçage et une protection grâce aux antibiotiques naturels anti-infectieux qu'elles contiennent. Elles sont produites par une série de glandes se trouvant dans les paupières et dans le pourtour de l'oeil. La déficience du maintien de la stabilité de ce film sur le globe oculaire peut entraîner divers désagréments tels que picotements, irritations, sensations de brûlure et dégradation de la vision en cas de manque d'humidité de la surface de l'oeil, ou un excès de larmes provoquant des yeux rouges et obligeant le patient à s'essuyer fréquemment le visage.The normal functioning of a human eye requires that its external surface be permanently covered with a lubricating film constituted by tears which ensures both rinsing and protection thanks to the natural anti-infectious antibiotics which they contain. They are produced by a series of glands in the eyelids and around the eye. Failure to maintain the stability of this film on the eyeball can lead to various discomforts such as tingling, irritation, burning sensations and deterioration of vision in case of lack of moisture in the surface of the eye, or excess tears causing red eyes and causing the patient to frequently wipe their face.
Les larmes sont produites continuellement, l'excès de fluide étant drainé de la surface du globe oculaire à travers deux ouvertures ponctuelles supérieure et inférieure situées près du coin interne de l'oeil et communiquant avec des conduits connus sous le nom de canalicules aboutissant à un sac lacrymal qui se déverse dans la fosse nasale. Les ouvertures ponctuelles, ou points lacrymaux, ont la faculté de s'ouvrir ou de se fermer à la manière d'un muscle de type sphincter, de façon à assurer la régulation du débit de fluide.Tears are produced continuously, excess fluid being drained from the surface of the eyeball through two upper and lower point openings located near the inner corner of the eye and communicating with conduits known as canaliculi leading to a lacrimal sac which pours into the nasal cavity. The punctual openings, or tear points, have the option of opening or closing close like a sphincter-like muscle, so as to regulate the flow of fluid.
Le manque de fluide lacrymal sur le globe oculaire est dû en général à une insuffisance des glandes productrice pouvant être provoqué par l'âge ou par d'autres causes, la trop grande quantité de larmes peut en particulier être causé par un bouchage des canaux lacrymaux. Dans les deux cas on peut améliorer la situation en agissant sur ces canaux, soit en les bouchant, totalement ou partiellement, soit au contraire en les maintenant ouverts .The lack of lacrimal fluid on the eyeball is generally due to an insufficiency of the producing glands which can be caused by age or by other causes, the excessive quantity of tears can in particular be caused by a blockage of the lacrimal canals . In both cases, the situation can be improved by acting on these channels, either by blocking them, totally or partially, or on the contrary by keeping them open.
En particulier, l'occlusion permanente, éventuellement par voie chirurgicale (cautérisation, laser) , des conduits lacrymaux peut être une méthode de traitement des déficiences relatives aux larmes. Lorsque l'écoulement des larmes dans le sac naso-lacrymal est ainsi empêché, le volume des larmes restantes procure une plus forte humidité.In particular, permanent occlusion, possibly by the surgical route (cauterization, laser), of the lacrimal ducts can be a method of treating deficiencies relating to tears. When the flow of tears in the nasolacrimal sac is thus prevented, the volume of the remaining tears provides higher humidity.
Cette méthode présente l'inconvénient d'être irréversible, à moins d'une nouvelle intervention chirurgicale. Pour y remédier, il a été proposé des dispositifs amovibles pouvant être mis en place dans un canal lacrymal et retiré sans intervention chirurgicale. Par exemple, le brevet US 334 137 déposé par la société "EAGLE VISION" décrit un dispositif de contrôle du fluide lacrymal bloquant le débit de ce fluide provenant de la surface de l'oeil et comportant une extrémité en tronc de cône inversé et une tête pourvue d'un dôme élargi. L'extrémité étant agencée pour faciliter le placement du dispositif à travers une ouverture ponctuelle et le dôme élargi empêchant la pénétration totale du dispositif dans la partie verticale du canalicule à travers l'ouverture ponctuelle.This method has the disadvantage of being irreversible, unless a new surgical intervention. To remedy this, removable devices have been proposed which can be placed in a tear duct and removed without surgical intervention. For example, US Patent 334,137 filed by the company "EAGLE VISION" describes a device for controlling the lacrimal fluid blocking the flow of this fluid coming from the surface of the eye and comprising an end in inverted truncated cone and a head with an enlarged dome. The end being arranged to facilitate placement of the device through a point opening and the enlarged dome preventing total penetration of the device into the vertical part of the canaliculus through the point opening.
Ce type de dispositifs présente toutefois des risques de migration ou d'expulsion accidentelles. Il nécessite en outre une instrumentation particulière pour la mise en place et l'extraction et ne permet pas d'augmenter le débit du fluide lacrymal.However, this type of device poses risks of accidental migration or expulsion. he also requires special instrumentation for placement and extraction and does not increase the tear fluid flow.
Le dispositif selon la présente invention a pour objectif de remédier à ces inconvénients. Il permet en effet de réaliser des tampons méatiques se fixant et se retirant aisément sans procédé chirurgical et ne risquant ni expulsion involontaire, ni migration vers la partie la plus interne des canaux lacrymaux.The device according to the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks. It makes it possible to produce meatic pads which can be fixed and removed easily without a surgical procedure and which does not risk either involuntary expulsion or migration to the innermost part of the lacrimal ducts.
Il est constitué d'un corps sensiblement cylindrique dont la surface latérale comporte un filet hélicoïdal semblable à celui d'une vis permettant de mettre en place ou de retirer le tampon méatique par vissage ou dévissage à l'aide d'un outil à lame polygonale ou cruciforme utilisé comme un tournevis, le tampon comportant ou non un conduit traversant axial permettant le passage d'un débit déterminé de fluide lacrymal.It consists of a substantially cylindrical body, the lateral surface of which includes a helical thread similar to that of a screw allowing the meatic buffer to be put in place or removed by screwing or unscrewing using a tool with a polygonal blade. or cruciform used as a screwdriver, the buffer with or without an axial through conduit allowing the passage of a determined flow of tear fluid.
Sur les dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs de formes de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention: la figure 1 représente en élévation un tampon méatique à collerette et conduit traversant, la figure 2 montre, à une échelle différente, le même tampon en coupe axiale et vu de dessus, la figure 3 montre dans les mêmes conditions une variante sans collerette ni conduit traversant, la figure 4 représente schématiquement un oeil avec les canaux lacrymaux et le sac lacrymal, la figure 5 est un agrandissement du détail A de la figure 4, les figures 6 et 7 sont des exemples vus en élévation, de formes particulières de tampons éatiques, la figure 8 montre diverses sections en coupe transversale de nervures hélicoïdales et la figure 9 représente, à une échelle différente de celles utilisées pour les tampons, un outil permettant de mettre en place ou de retirer un tampon méatique .In the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples of embodiments of the subject of the invention: FIG. 1 shows in elevation a meatic buffer with flange and through conduit, FIG. 2 shows, on a different scale , the same pad in axial section and seen from above, FIG. 3 shows, under the same conditions, a variant without collar or through duct, FIG. 4 schematically represents an eye with the lacrimal canals and the lacrimal sac, FIG. 5 is an enlargement of detail A of FIG. 4, Figures 6 and 7 are examples seen in elevation, of particular forms of State pads, Figure 8 shows various cross-sectional sections of helical ribs and Figure 9 shows, on a different scale from those used for pads, a tool allowing to put in or remove a meatic pad.
Le dispositif, figures 1 à 9, est constitué d'un corps 1 ayant la forme générale d'un cylindre dont la surface latérale comporte une nervure hélicoïdale 2 formant un filetage.The device, Figures 1 to 9, consists of a body 1 having the general shape of a cylinder whose lateral surface comprises a helical rib 2 forming a thread.
Le corps 1 est pourvu d'une extrémité avant 3 effilée et arrondie facilitant son introduction dans les canaux lacrymaux 4, 5, l'autre extrémité, ou tête, comportant éventuellement une collerette 6 destinée à empêcher le tampon de pénétrer trop profondément à l'intérieur d'un canal. Les dimensions du dispositif sont déterminées pour lui permettre de s'insérer dans la partie verticale des canaux lacrymaux.The body 1 is provided with a tapered and rounded front end 3 facilitating its introduction into the lacrimal canals 4, 5, the other end, or head, possibly comprising a flange 6 intended to prevent the tampon from penetrating too deeply into the inside a canal. The dimensions of the device are determined to allow it to fit into the vertical part of the lacrimal canals.
La mise en place et le retrait du tampon méatique sont effectués au moyen d'un outil très simple en forme de tournevis constitué d'un manche 7 et d'une lame 8 de section polygonale, cruciforme ou similaire destinée à pénétrer dans un trou axial 9 de même forme prévu dans la tête du tampon.The insertion and removal of the meatic buffer is carried out by means of a very simple tool in the form of a screwdriver consisting of a handle 7 and a blade 8 of polygonal, cruciform or similar section intended to penetrate an axial hole 9 of the same shape provided in the head of the tampon.
Le trou 9 recevant la lame 8 peut être un trou borgne (figure 3) ou être prolongé par un conduit 10 traversant le tampon et débouchant à l'extrémité avant 3 de celui-ci. Dans le premier cas, le dispositif est utilisé comme bouchon du ou des canaux lacrymaux 4, 5, dans le but d'empêcher l'écoulement des larmes vers le sac lacrymal 11. Dans le second cas, le tampon méatique est employé au contraire pour augmenter le débit d'élimination du fluide lacrymal lorsque les canaux lacrymaux sont bouchés ou que leur section est trop faible .The hole 9 receiving the blade 8 can be a blind hole (Figure 3) or be extended by a conduit 10 passing through the buffer and opening at the front end 3 thereof. In the first case, the device is used as a plug for the lacrimal duct (s) 4, 5, in order to prevent the flow of tears to the lacrimal sac 11. In the second case, the meatic buffer is used on the contrary to increase the rate of elimination of the lacrimal fluid when the lacrimal canals are blocked or when their section is too weak .
Le tampon méatique selon l'invention peut être cylindrique (figures 1 à 3) ou avoir une forme en tronc de cône (figure 7) ou encore présenter un ou plusieurs renflements ou étranglements (figure 6). Sa surface latérale peut être pourvue de moyens d'accrochage 12 dirigés radialements vers l'extérieur de façon à s'enfoncer dans la paroi interne du canal lacrymal, empêchant ainsi toutes possibilités de déplacement du dispositif et en particulier une rotation entraînant un vissage ou un dévissage. Dans ce but, les moyens d'accrochage seront avantageusement constitués d'ergots ou cils souples recourbés (figure 2). La section du filet hélicoïdal 2 pourra également revêtir des formes diverses comme il apparaît sur la figure 8. Elle pourra en particulier être semi- circulaire, triangulaire ou trapézoïdale.The meatic tampon according to the invention can be cylindrical (FIGS. 1 to 3) or have a frusto-conical shape (FIG. 7) or even have one or more bulges or constrictions (FIG. 6). Its lateral surface can be provided with hooking means 12 directed radially outwards so as to sink into the internal wall of the lacrimal duct, thus preventing any possibility of movement of the device and in particular a rotation resulting in a screwing or a unscrewing. For this purpose, the attachment means will advantageously consist of lugs or curved flexible eyelashes (Figure 2). The section of the helical thread 2 may also take various forms as it appears in FIG. 8. It may in particular be semi-circular, triangular or trapezoidal.
Le corps 1 du tampon sera préférentiellement fabriqué dans un matériau synthétique indissoluble rigide ou souple de qualité physiologique, tel que le silicone, le polyéthylène ou le téflon. Pour certaines applications, il pourra cependant être réalisé dans un matériau résorbable comme 1 ' hydroxyapathite ou le corail taillé .The body 1 of the tampon will preferably be made of an indissoluble rigid or flexible synthetic material of physiological quality, such as silicone, polyethylene or teflon. For certain applications, it may however be made of an absorbable material such as hydroxyapathite or cut coral.
Le positionnement des divers éléments constitutifs donne à l'objet de l'invention un maximum d'effets utiles qui n'avaient pas été, à ce jour, obtenus par des dispositifs similaires The positioning of the various constituent elements gives the object of the invention a maximum of useful effects which had not, to date, been obtained. by similar devices

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1°. Tampon méatique vissable pour canal lacrymal, destiné à contrôler le flux de larmes s 'écoulant de la surface de l'oeil vers les fosses nasales par l'intermédiaire des canaux lacrymaux ou canalicules , caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'un corps (1) sensiblement cylindrique dont les dimensions sont déterminées pour lui permettre de s'insérer dans la partie verticale des canaux lacrymaux (4, 5), et dont la surface latérale comporte une nervure hélicoïdale (2) formant un filetage permettant de le mettre en place ou de le retirer aisément par vissage ou dévissage à l'aide d'un outil en forme de tournevis pourvu d'une lame (8) de section polygonale, cruciforme ou similaire destinée à pénétrer dans un trou axial ( 9 ) de même forme prévu dans la tête du tampon, l'extrémité avant (3) dudit tampon, opposée à la tête, étant effilée et arrondie facilitant son introduction dans les canaux lacrymaux.1 °. Screwable meatic plug for tear duct, intended to control the flow of tears flowing from the surface of the eye to the nasal cavities via the tear ducts or canaliculi, characterized in that it consists of a body (1) substantially cylindrical, the dimensions of which are determined to allow it to fit into the vertical part of the lacrimal canals (4, 5), and the lateral surface of which comprises a helical rib (2) forming a thread enabling it to be brought into place or remove it easily by screwing or unscrewing using a screwdriver-shaped tool provided with a blade (8) of polygonal, cruciform or similar section intended to penetrate into an axial hole (9) of the same shape provided in the head of the tampon, the front end (3) of said tampon, opposite the head, being tapered and rounded facilitating its introduction into the lacrimal canals.
2°. Tampon méatique selon la revendication 1, se caractérisant par le fait qu'il comporte une tête pourvue d'une collerette (6) apte à empêcher le dispositif de pénétrer trop profondément à l'intérieur d'un canal lacrymal.2 °. A meatic tampon according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises a head provided with a collar (6) capable of preventing the device from penetrating too deeply inside a lacrimal duct.
3°. Tampon méatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que le trou axial (9) est un trou borgne permettant d'utiliser le dispositif comme élément d'obturation des canaux lacrymaux. 4°. Tampon méatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2 , se caractérisant par le fait que le trou axial (9) est prolongé par un conduit (10) traversant le tampon et débouchant à l'extrémité avant (3) de manière à augmenter le débit d'élimination du fluide lacrymal lorsque les canaux lacrymaux (4, 5) sont bouchés ou que leur section est trop faible.3 °. A meatic tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axial hole (9) is a blind hole allowing the device to be used as an element for closing the lacrimal ducts. 4 °. Eatatic tampon according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the axial hole (9) is extended by a conduit (10) passing through the tampon and opening at the front end (3) so as to increase the rate of elimination of the lacrimal fluid when the lacrimal canals (4, 5) are blocked or when their section is too small.
5°. Tampon méatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que sa surface latérale est pourvue de moyens d'accrochage (12) dirigés radialements vers l'extérieur de manière à empêcher toutes possibilités de déplacement du dispositif.5 °. A meatic tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that its lateral surface is provided with hooking means (12) directed radially outwards so as to prevent any possibility of movement of the device.
6°. Tampon méatique selon la revendication 5, se caractérisant par le fait que les moyens d'accrochage (12) sont constitués d'ergots ou cils souples recourbés aptes à empêcher une rotation entraînant un vissage ou un dévissage du dispositif en place.6 °. A meatic tampon according to claim 5, characterized in that the hooking means (12) consist of bent flexible lugs or eyelashes capable of preventing rotation causing the device in place to be screwed or unscrewed.
7°. Tampon méatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait qu'il est fabriqué dans un matériau synthétique indissoluble rigide ou souple de qualité physiologique, tel que le silicone, le polyéthylène ou le téflon.7 °. A meatic tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is made of an indissoluble rigid or flexible synthetic material of physiological quality, such as silicone, polyethylene or teflon.
8°. Tampon méatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, se caractérisant par le fait qu'il est fabriqué dans un matériau résorbable comme l'hydroapathite ou le corail taillé.8 °. A meatic buffer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it is made of an absorbable material such as hydroapathite or cut coral.
9°. Tampon méatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que le corps (1) est en forme de tronc de cône. 10°. Tampon méatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, se caractérisant par le fait que le corps (1) présente un ou plusieurs renflements ou étranglements. 9 °. A meatic tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (1) is in the form of a truncated cone. 10 °. A meatic tampon according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the body (1) has one or more bulges or constrictions.
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