JPH01500496A - Method and apparatus for packaging intraocular lenses - Google Patents
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Abstract
(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるため要約のデータは記録されません。 (57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.
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【発明の詳細な説明】 上記両側壁を接続し、それと共に上記細長い側壁の厚さの中間部にありかつ上記 接触部の各縁部に沿って接触部表面を支持するための断続的支持面を形成する横 方向に延在する壁部分と、 上記細長い側壁の内壁上に配置されかつ保持具の長手軸線に向って内側に限られ た所定の距離だけ延出している多数のリブとから成り、該リブの各々はその端面 に上記リブの端面と上記横方向に延在する壁部分の上記支持面の一部とにより形 成されるスロットを画成しており、上記スロットは上記接触部の細長い縁部を受 け入れるような大きさの寸法を有することを特徴とする眼内レンズ用保持具。[Detailed description of the invention] connecting said side walls and being in the middle of the thickness of said elongated side wall therewith and said A lateral surface forming an intermittent support surface for supporting the contact surface along each edge of the contact. a wall portion extending in the direction; located on the inner wall of said elongated side wall and confined inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the retainer; and a number of ribs extending a predetermined distance, each of which has an end surface. formed by the end face of the rib and a portion of the supporting surface of the laterally extending wall portion. defining a slot for receiving an elongated edge of the contact portion; 1. A holder for an intraocular lens, characterized in that it has a size such that it can be inserted into the eye.
２、前記横方向に延在する壁部分に、上記レンズの受光部が保持具のいかなる部 分とも接触しないように上記レンズ受容領域と合致する開口部が形成されている 請求項１に記載の保持具。2. The light-receiving part of the lens is located in any part of the holder on the wall portion extending in the horizontal direction. An opening is formed that matches the lens receiving area so that it does not come into contact with the lens. The holder according to claim 1.
３、前記横方向に延在する壁部分が、前記レンズ受容領域の前方に位置しかつ前 記細長い両側壁を接続する停止壁を有し、該停止壁部分が、前記接触部を前記ス ロット内に配置するときの前方に向っての横方向移動を抑制するような位置に配 置されている請求項１に記載の保持具。3. The laterally extending wall portion is located in front of and in front of the lens receiving area. a stop wall connecting the elongated side walls, the stop wall portion connecting the contact portion to the step; Place it in a position that suppresses lateral movement toward the front when placing it in the lot. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the holder is
４、前記レンズを前記レンズ受容領域に配置するときの前記接触部の後方への移 動を抑制するため、上記レンズ受容領域の後方に配置された第２の停止手段を特 徴とする請求項３に記載の保持具。4. Rearward movement of the contact portion when placing the lens in the lens receiving area In order to suppress movement, a second stop means arranged behind said lens receiving area is featured. 4. The holder according to claim 3, wherein the holder comprises:
５、前記横方向に延在する壁部分に、前記スロットに配置したときの前記接触部 の縁部と合致する通路開口部が形成され、上記横方向に延在する壁部分の外側の 遠くの位置から器具を前記レンズに接近できるようにされている請求項１に記載 の保持具。5. The contact portion when placed in the slot in the laterally extending wall portion; A passage opening is formed which mates with the edge of the outer side of said laterally extending wall portion. 2. The lens of claim 1, wherein the lens is accessible with an instrument from a remote location. holder.
６、前記離間した細長い側壁が一対の側方に延出するタブを形成する端部で終端 しており、該タブはそれらの間に離間した相対する溝を形成し、保持具が小壜内 に中央に配置され運送されている間その移動が制限されるようになっている請求 項１に記載の保持具。6. said spaced elongated side walls terminate at ends forming a pair of laterally extending tabs; the tabs define spaced opposing grooves therebetween and the retainer is positioned within the vial. Claims that are centrally located and whose movement is restricted while being transported The holder according to item 1.
７、レンズが固定された保持具を長手位置に受け入れるような大きさの首部を有 する小壜と組み合わせて、保持具の上部が上記小壜の首部と適応するような大き さ及び形状である請求項１に記載の保持具。7. Has a neck sized to receive the holder to which the lens is fixed in the longitudinal position. In combination with a small bottle, the upper part of the holder should be large enough to fit the neck of the small bottle. The holder according to claim 1, which has the same shape and shape.
８、前記保持具の上部に隣接して配置されるキャップ部材と前記小壜に固定され る栓部材とをさらに含む請求項７に記載の組合せ。8. A cap member disposed adjacent to the upper part of the holder and fixed to the small bottle. 8. The combination of claim 7, further comprising a plug member.
９．前記小壜がその中に無菌流体を含有している請求項５に記載の組合せ。9. 6. The combination of claim 5, wherein said vial contains a sterile fluid therein.
１０、受光部と、所定の厚さを有する一対の細長い全体的に平行な側壁部及びさ らに前方及び後部縁部から形成される接触部とを有するシリコーン眼内レンズ用 の保持具であって、該保持具が、該保持具を小壜から取り出したときに、該保持 具から直ちにレンズを取り外せるように、着脱自在に前記全体的に細長い側壁部 を保持するような大きさ及び形状の構造を有するスロットを形成する本体部分を 含み、上記スロットが全体的にＵ字状断面に形成されるレンズ受容部を含み、上 記Ｕ字状断面の脚部がまた上記レンズ受容部を形成しており、そして、上記レン ズ受容部におけるリブが上記接触部の細長い側部を受け入れるための表面から離 間して終端しており、それによって上記接触部がそれぞれ、上記リブと上記支持 面との間に形成される上記スロット内に挿入するために屈曲でき、その中に所定 の配置で保持できるようになっている保持具。10. A light receiving part and a pair of elongated and generally parallel side walls having a predetermined thickness. For silicone intraocular lenses having contact portions formed from the anterior and posterior edges. A holder, wherein the holder is configured to hold the holder when the holder is removed from the small bottle. The generally elongated side wall portion is removably attached to allow immediate removal of the lens from the fixture. a body portion forming a slot having a structure of size and shape to retain the the slot includes a lens receiving portion formed generally in a U-shaped cross section; The legs of the U-shaped cross section also form the lens receiving part, and The ribs in the contact portion are separated from the surface for receiving the elongated sides of the contact portion. terminating between the ribs and the supports, so that the contact portions are connected to the ribs and the supports, respectively. It can be bent to insert into the slot formed between the surface and the predetermined shape therein. A holder that can be held in this position.
１１、前記レンズが前記レンズ受容領域に保持されるときに前記接触部の前方へ の移動を抑制するように接触部の先端縁部と適合するような形状を有し、かつ前 記Ｕ字状断面の相対する脚部にまたがる壁部分をさらに含む請求項１０に記載の 保持具。11. Towards the front of the contact portion when the lens is held in the lens receiving area It has a shape that matches the tip edge of the contact part so as to suppress the movement of the 11. The U-shaped cross-section according to claim 10, further comprising a wall portion spanning opposite legs of the U-shaped cross-section. Retainer.
１２、前記Ｕ字状断面の横方向脚部に前記接触部の後端縁部と合致する開口部が 形成され、前記レンズが外側の位置から保持具に接近し得るようになっている請 求項１１に記載の保持具。12. The lateral leg portion of the U-shaped cross section has an opening that matches the rear end edge of the contact portion. the lens is formed such that the lens can be accessed from an external position; The holder according to claim 11.
１３、受光部と一対の細長い脚部により形成される接触部とを有するタイプの眼 内レンズを、該レンズを保持具に保持したまま小壜の中に挿入しあるいは小壜か ら取り出せるような構造を有する保持具であって、その側壁間にスロット（１き レンズ受容領域を形成する一対の離間した細長い側壁と、上記両側壁を接続し、 それと共に上記接触部の各縁部に沿って接触部表面を支持するための断続的支持 面を形成する横方向に延在する壁部分と、上記細長い側壁の内壁上に配置されか つ保持具の長手軸線に向って内側に所定の距離だけ延出している多数のリブとか ら成り、該リブの各々はその端面に上記リブの端面と上記支持面の一部とにより 形成されるスロットを画成しており、上記スロットは上記接触部の細長い縁部を 受け入れるような大きさの寸法を有するようなタイプの保持具に保持する方法で あって、 上記タイプの眼内レンズを準偏し、 該レンズを上記レンズ受容領域に位置せしめ、前記対をなす細長い側壁の一方側 の前記スロットに前記接触部の一方の縁部を挿入し、 前記レンズを屈曲して前記接触部の反対側の縁部を反対側のスロットに挿入する 段階から成る眼内レンズの保持方法。13. A type of eye that has a light receiving part and a contact part formed by a pair of elongated legs. Insert the inner lens into the small bottle while holding it in the holder, or remove it from the small bottle. A holder having a structure that allows it to be taken out from the connecting said side walls with a pair of spaced apart elongated side walls forming a lens receiving area; intermittent supports for supporting the contact surface along each edge of said contact therewith; a laterally extending wall portion forming a surface and disposed on the inner wall of said elongated side wall; A number of ribs extending a predetermined distance inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the holder. Each of the ribs has an end surface formed by the end surface of the rib and a portion of the support surface. defining a slot formed therein, the slot defining an elongated edge of the contact portion; in such a way that it is held in a holder of such type that has dimensions large enough to accept it. There it is, Semi-polarized the above type of intraocular lens, positioning the lens in the lens receiving area, one side of the pair of elongated side walls; inserting one edge of the contact part into the slot of the bending the lens and inserting the opposite edge of the contact into the opposite slot; A method of holding an intraocular lens consisting of stages.
］４．前記レンズが、前記保持具のレンズ受容領域に保持されているときに、前 記横方向に延在する壁部分に形成された通路を通して器具をレンズに接近させ、 該レンズを前記スロットから滑らせて取り外すことから成る前記保持具からレン ズを取り外す段階をさらに含む請求項１３に記載の方法。]4. When the lens is held in the lens receiving area of the holder, the front accessing the lens through a passageway formed in the laterally extending wall portion; removing the lens from said retainer comprising sliding said lens from said slot; 14. The method of claim 13, further comprising the step of removing the lens.
明 細 書 眼内１ノンズを包装するための方法及び装置本発明は、眼内レンズ、特にシリコ ーン眼内１／ンズを包装するための方法及び装置に関する。さらに詳しくは、本 発明は、無菌流体を含有する小壜（バイアル）中に保持具及びレンズが挿入され ている間、眼内レンズを保持するための保持具に関する。さらにまた詳しくは、 本発明は、外科的処置の間小壜から保持具及びレンズを容易に取り出すことがで き、また、レンズを保持具に近づけまたそれから取り外すことが容易なように小 壜内に眼内レンズを確実に保持するための保持具に関する。Specification Method and apparatus for packaging intraocular lenses The present invention relates to intraocular lenses, particularly silicone The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for packaging intraocular lenses. For more information, see the book The invention includes a retainer and a lens inserted into a vial containing a sterile fluid. The present invention relates to a holder for holding an intraocular lens during treatment. For further details, The present invention allows for easy removal of the retainer and lens from the vial during a surgical procedure. It is also small so that it is easy to bring the lens closer to the holder and remove it from the holder. This invention relates to a holder for reliably holding an intraocular lens within a bottle.
受光部（オブチック）及び支持接触構造を有する多種多様の眼内レンズが知られ ている。このようなレンズの外科移植を促進するために、これらを手術の際に直 ちに適用できるように安全にかつ確実に保持しあるいは包装することが重要であ る。ディスペンサー容器の一つのタイプの例は米国特許４，２５７．５２１号に 見られ、ここには、ステンレス鋼等の比較的剛性で弾力性のシート材料を、長い 下部パネルと短い上部パネルとの間に一体的なバネヒンジを形成するように曲げ 、折り畳まれた形状の１メンズ及び接触部の構成体の包装取付台が記載されてい る。A wide variety of intraocular lenses having a light receiving part (obtic) and a supporting contact structure are known. ing. To facilitate surgical implantation of such lenses, they can be placed directly at the time of surgery. It is important to safely and securely hold or package the product for immediate application. Ru. An example of one type of dispenser container is found in U.S. Pat. No. 4,257,521. As seen here, a relatively rigid and resilient sheet material, such as stainless steel, is used for long Bend to form an integral spring hinge between the bottom panel and the short top panel , 1 men's and contact part configuration packaging mounting base in folded shape is described. Ru.
それぞれのパネルは、それらの間に、挿入されたレンズ及び接触部の構成体を協 力した構成で受容するように、着脱自在に係合されている。レンズが載着された 台は、ガラス壜容器内に、端部が揺れて置き換わらないように弾性的に保持され ている。Each panel has a lens and contact structure inserted between them. and are removably engaged to receive the compressed configuration. lens mounted The stand is elastically held within the glass bottle container to prevent the edges from shaking and being displaced. ing.
このような装置はステンレス鋼から好適に製作できるので、レンズの挟持は、手 でタブを曲げてレンズから離すことによりレンズを装置から離脱しうるように金 属製タブを形成することによって達成される。このような装置は、充分に満足し 得るものではなく、というのは面倒くさく、使用が不便であり、またレンズを取 付台から取り外すときに金属製部材で手術用手袋が裂けるという重大な危険性が あるからである。Since such devices can be conveniently made from stainless steel, the lens can be held by hand. The lens can be removed from the device by bending the tab and separating it from the lens. This is achieved by forming a metal tab. Such equipment is fully satisfactory. This is because it is troublesome, inconvenient to use, and requires you to remove the lens. There is a serious risk that the surgical gloves will be torn by the metal parts when removed from the pedestal. Because there is.
従って、本発明の基本的な目的は、眼内レンズ特にシリコーン眼内レンズを包装 する安全確実な方法を提供することにある。Therefore, the basic object of the present invention is to package intraocular lenses, especially silicone intraocular lenses. The goal is to provide a safe and secure way to
本発明の他の目的は、ある程度無菌液が充填されたガラス小壜内に挿入するため の保持具を提供することにあり、レンズを小壜内の保持具に確実に保持し、それ によって小壜に栓をしたときに包装物がレンズを顧客に安全かつ確実に運送でき る状態になっているようにすることにある。Another object of the present invention is to insert it into a small glass bottle filled with a certain amount of sterile liquid. The objective is to provide a holder that securely holds the lens in the holder inside the small bottle, and When the bottle is capped, the packaging ensures that the lens can be safely and securely transported to the customer. The goal is to ensure that the system is in the right condition.
さらに本発明の目的は、レンズを保持具に確実に保持するように保持具と一体的 に形成されたクリップの下にあるレンズの接触縁部を屈曲することにより眼内レ ンズ特にシリコーン眼内レンズを保持する、クリップ付き保持具を提供すること にある。Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a lens that is integrated with the holder so as to securely hold the lens in the holder. By bending the contact edge of the lens under the clip formed on the To provide a retainer with a clip for retaining lenses, especially silicone intraocular lenses. It is in.
さらに本発明の他の目的は、上部に複数の突出するタブを有し、かつ小壜から保 持具を取り出すための鉗子あるいは他の適当な外科器具を受け入れるための溝を 有する、小壜内に眼内レンズを固定するための保持具を提供することにある。Still another object of the present invention is to provide a container with a plurality of protruding tabs on the top and to protect the bottle from the bottle. Provides a groove for receiving forceps or other suitable surgical instruments for removing the handle. An object of the present invention is to provide a holder for fixing an intraocular lens in a small bottle.
本発明のさらに他の目的は、長方形の溝に眼内レンズの受光部を受け入れるよう な構造を有し、さらに容器から保持具及び取り付けられた眼内レンズを容易に取 り出し得るように鉗子あるいは他の器具用の隙間を設けたような構造を有する保 持具を提供することにある。突出タブは、小壜首部の中心に保持具を保持し、運 送の間それが動くのを制限するように保つ。Still another object of the present invention is to provide a rectangular groove for receiving a light receiving part of an intraocular lens. The holder and attached intraocular lens can be easily removed from the container. holder that has a structure with a slot for forceps or other instruments that can be removed. The purpose is to provide equipment. The protruding tab keeps the holder centered on the bottle neck and makes it easy to transport. Keep it restricted from moving during transport.
本発明のこれらの目的及び他の目的は、以下の本発明の説明から明らかになるで あろう。These and other objects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention. Probably.
発明の概要 従来公知の眼内レンズに関する問題を解決し、本発明の前記目的を達成すべく、 本発明に係る保持具は、無菌液を収容する小壜内に挿入し得るような構造を有す る。Summary of the invention In order to solve the problems related to conventionally known intraocular lenses and achieve the above objects of the present invention, The holder according to the present invention has a structure that allows it to be inserted into a small bottle containing a sterile liquid. Ru.
保持具は、その上端部が離間された相対する溝を画成する一対の突出タブで終端 し、保持具の他方の端部が細長い小壜内部の小壜底部上に載置し、上記タブの溝 を利用して医療器具あるいは外科器具で保持具の上部を把持することにより保持 具を小壜から取り出し得るような長さを有する。The retainer terminates in a pair of projecting tabs whose upper ends define spaced apart opposing grooves. Then, place the other end of the holder on the bottom of the small bottle inside the elongated small bottle, and fit it into the groove of the above tab. hold the retainer by grasping the top of the retainer with a medical or surgical instrument. It has a length that allows the ingredients to be taken out of the small bottle.
保持具は、その長さ方向に沿って中間部で部分的に接合された一対の相対して離 間して配置された細長い部材により、レンズ保持構造体の開口部を画成するよう に構成されている。多数の横方向内側に延在する保持部材もしくはクリップが、 接合壁に対して、眼内レンズ、特にシリコーンあるいはヒドロゲル眼内レンズの 接触部分をその中に受け入れるためのスロット状空間を画成している。保持クリ ップの内側方向の延出度合は、レンズ保持構造の中央部が、レンズの受光部を受 け入れ、かつスロット構造内に保持されたレンズを取り出すための器具を受け入 れるための軸方向かつ横方向に開口するように制限される。The retainer includes a pair of spaced apart parts along its length that are partially joined in the middle. an elongated member disposed between the lenses to define an opening in the lens retention structure; It is composed of a number of laterally inwardly extending retaining members or clips; Place an intraocular lens, especially a silicone or hydrogel intraocular lens, against the junctional wall. It defines a slot-like space for receiving the contact portion therein. holding clit The extent to which the cup extends inward is such that the central part of the lens holding structure receives the light receiving part of the lens. Accepts instruments for inserting and removing lenses held within the slot structure restricted to open axially and laterally for
保持具用の材料としてはデュポン社から市販されている商標名テフロン（Ｔｅｒ ｌｏｎ）のタイプＦＥＰ１００という名称の材料が好ましく、これはシリコーン レンズを取外し自在に保持できるので特に適している。テフロンはシリコーンが 保持具表面に接着するのを防止するために利用される。タイプＦＥＰ１００テフ ロンは、ＦＥＰ１００被覆小壜栓をＦＤＡ受容によく合うように利用される。使 用に際しては、保持具は眼内レンズを保持したまま無菌液から取り出される。レ ンズの接触部は、従って、保持具のクリップの下から接触部を操作することによ り保持具からレンズを持ち上げるために用いることができる。The material for the retainer is Teflon (trade name), commercially available from DuPont. A material named type FEP 100 is preferred, which is a silicone It is particularly suitable because the lens can be removed and held. Teflon is silicone Used to prevent adhesion to the surface of the holder. Type FEP100 Teff Ron utilizes FEP100 coated bottle stoppers that are well suited for FDA acceptance. messenger For use, the retainer is removed from the sterile solution while retaining the intraocular lens. Re The contact part of the lens can therefore be accessed by manipulating the contact part from under the clip of the retainer. can be used to lift the lens from the holder.
図面の簡単な説明 図面において、 第１図は、無菌状態で保持されたレンズを輸送するために組み立てられる本発明 に係る保持具、レンズ、無菌小壜の口、キャップ部材及び小壜用の栓部材を示す 本発明の主要構成部品のかなり拡大した分解斜視図であり、第２図は、保持具の 上部のタブと溝を示している小壜に挿入された保持具の平面図であり、 第３図はその上に保持された眼内レンズを示している保持具の上面図であり、そ して 第４図は第３図の４−４線に沿って切断した保持具の断面図である。Brief description of the drawing In the drawing, FIG. 1 shows the invention assembled for transporting lenses maintained in a sterile condition. Showing the holder, lens, mouth of a sterile small bottle, cap member, and stopper member for a small bottle related to FIG. 2 is a significantly enlarged exploded perspective view of the main components of the invention; FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the retainer inserted into the vial showing the top tab and groove; FIG. 3 is a top view of the holder showing the intraocular lens held thereon; do FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the holder taken along line 4--4 in FIG. 3.
好適な実施態様の詳細な説明 第１図乃至第４図に示すように、本発明に係る保持具は全体的に参照番号１０で 指示されている。保持具は全体的に細長く、構造的には、細長い小壜１２（その 上部のみを示す）の内部に小壜の口を構成している開口部１３を通して容易に挿 入及び取出しできるようなサイズを有する。このように配置したときに、保持具 １０の下部１１は小壜の底部上にまたはそれに近接して置かれ、上部の溝は栓部 材１６がその上に配置し得るように小壜１２の首部１４内にあり、上記栓部材１ ６を覆って内側がネジ切りされたキャップ部材１８が小壜の上部首部のネジ山１ ９と螺合される。ここに説明する小壜はこの目的用には公知であり、その代表的 な例は米国特許第４，２５７，５２１号に示されている。該米国特許の内容は本 明細書中に引用して加入する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a retainer according to the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 10. Directed. The holder is elongated overall, and structurally consists of a small elongated bottle 12 (the (only the upper part shown) can be easily inserted through the opening 13 that forms the mouth of the small bottle. It has a size that allows it to be put in and taken out. When arranged like this, the retainer The lower part 11 of 10 is placed on or close to the bottom of the bottle, and the upper groove is located in the stopper part. is in the neck 14 of the bottle 12 so that a material 16 can be placed thereon, and the stopper member 1 A cap member 18 whose inside is threaded and covers the thread 1 of the upper neck of the small bottle 9 is screwed together. The small bottles described here are known and representative for this purpose. A typical example is shown in US Pat. No. 4,257,521. The content of the U.S. patent is Insert by quoting it in the specification.
保持具１０はさらに、全体的に円形の受光部２１及び保持具のスロットに受け入 れられる接触部２２を有するタイプの全体的に参照番号２０で指示されるレンズ （これについてはさらに説明する）を受け入れるようなサイ及び構造を有する。The holder 10 further includes a generally circular light receiving portion 21 and a slot of the holder. A lens of the type generally designated by the reference numeral 20 having a contact portion 22 that is (more on this further).
シリコーン眼内レンズの受光部２１は、平面において全体的に円形であり、第４ 図において最もよくわかるように、接触部２２の上下面の上下に拡張している曲 面を有する。接触部２２は約０．２５ｎ＋ｍの厚さを有し、一般に平面状の上下 面を有し、先端から後端にかけて円弧状端面２３及び２４で終端しており、また わずかに弾力性がある。受光部２１の厚さは０．８〜２．５ｍｍ厚の範囲にあり 、一方、端面２３と２４との間の横方向距離は約１１ｍｍである。シリコーン後 眼房レンズ２０はクーバーヴイジョン社（ＣｏｏｐｅｒＶｉｓｉｏｎ、Ｉｎｃ、 ）から商標名“ツバ・ソフトＣＮＯＶ＾５ｏｆｔ ） ”で市販されており、 これは医療等級の生体適合性シリコーンエラストマーから作られている。The light receiving part 21 of the silicone intraocular lens has an overall circular shape in a plane, and the fourth As best seen in the figure, the curve extending upward and downward on the upper and lower surfaces of the contact portion 22 It has a surface. The contact portion 22 has a thickness of approximately 0.25n+m, and is generally a flat upper and lower portion. It has a surface and terminates in arcuate end surfaces 23 and 24 from the tip to the rear end, and Slightly elastic. The thickness of the light receiving part 21 is in the range of 0.8 to 2.5 mm. , while the lateral distance between end faces 23 and 24 is approximately 11 mm. after silicone The chamber lens 20 is manufactured by CooperVision, Inc. It is commercially available under the trade name “Tsuba Soft CNOV＾5oft” from ). It is made from medical grade biocompatible silicone elastomer.
第３図及び第４図からよくわかるように、保持具１０は一対の細長い壁部２５， ２６を有し、これらは保持具の長手軸線に対して離間してそれらの間に開口部１ ７を画成し、中間壁部２８，３０及び３２により接合されている。壁２８は、第 ４図かられかるように壁部２５，２Ｂ。As can be clearly seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, the holder 10 has a pair of elongated walls 25, 26, spaced apart relative to the longitudinal axis of the retainer and having an opening 1 between them. 7 and are joined by intermediate walls 28, 30 and 32. The wall 28 is As shown in Figure 4, the wall portions 25, 2B.
２８．３０．３２の厚さと同じ厚さを有し、レンズ保持領域３６にレンズ保持部 ３４を形成している。従って、その底部から見ると保持具１０は全体的にＵ字状 をなしている。28.30.32, and has a lens holding part in the lens holding area 36. 34 is formed. Therefore, when viewed from the bottom, the holder 10 has an overall U-shape. is doing.
本明細書中に用いられているように、“下部”とは小壜の基底部に位置する保持 具の部分１１を示し、一方、“上部”とは小壜１２の口１３近くの保持具１０の 端部を示す。As used herein, "bottom" refers to the retainer located at the base of the vial. The part 11 of the tool is shown, while the "top" refers to the part 10 of the holder 10 near the opening 13 of the vial 12. Ends shown.
壁部２５及び２６は、それらのそれぞれの上端部は一対の相対して離間するタブ ４０．４２に終端している。Walls 25 and 26 have a pair of oppositely spaced tabs at their respective upper ends. It terminates at 40.42.
離間するタブ４０．４２は、第４図かられかるように、壁部３２と一体の連結壁 部４４により接合されている。The spaced-apart tabs 40, 42 form a connecting wall integral with the wall 32, as seen in FIG. They are joined by a portion 44.
相対して離間するタブ４０．４２は壁部４４と共に一対の相対して離間する満４ ６．４８を画成しており、該溝を介して、鉗子あるいは他の外科器具により溝４ ６．４８において保持具を把持することにより、小壜の口１３から保持具１０を 取り出すことができる。タブ４０．４２の外周は、接続された多数の接続線分に より示されているが、小壜１２の口１３の内側と適合するのに適当な全ゆる簡便 な外形とすることができる。同様に１．第１図に見えるように、壁部２６は多数 の面２６ａ、２６ｂ及び２６ｃにより同様に外形が形成されているが、保持具の 外周及びその形状は保持具１０が小壜１２に自由に入りかつ取り出せるようなサ イズ及び位置関係にあればよい。The oppositely spaced tabs 40,42 together with the wall 44 form a pair of oppositely spaced tabs 40,42. 6.48, through which groove 4 is removed with forceps or other surgical instrument. 6. By grasping the holder at step 48, remove the holder 10 from the mouth 13 of the small bottle. It can be taken out. The outer periphery of the tabs 40 and 42 is connected to a number of connecting line segments. As shown, any convenient device suitable for fitting inside the mouth 13 of the vial 12 It can be made into an external shape. Similarly 1. As shown in FIG. 1, there are many wall sections 26. The outer shape is similarly formed by the surfaces 26a, 26b and 26c of the holder. The outer periphery and its shape are such that the holder 10 can freely enter and take out the small bottle 12. It is sufficient as long as the size and position are the same.
多数の保持タブ５６，５７．５８及び５９が第３図に示されるように側壁２５． ２６の内面２５ｄ及び２６ｄ上に形成されている。壁２５ｄ及び２６ｄがら保持 具】０の細長い内部領域へ向ってのタブ５６〜５つの各々の内側方向への突出は 、壁５６ａ、５７ａ、５８ａ及び５９ａの長さにより規定され制限される。タブ ５６の側部長さも同様に、第４図に示されるように、その下部５６ｂ及び５７ｂ と保持壁３０．３２の上部との間に、レンズ２゜の離間して相対する接触部２２ のための保持領域あるいはスロット３５を規定するため０．０１フインチのオー ダーのスロット状空間を規定するように制限される。レンズ２０は、下端部１１ から保持真向に挿入し、レンズの一側部がタブ５６及び５７の下のスロット３５ に位置するように、接触部２２の相対する全体的に平行な直線状端縁をわずかに 屈曲することにより、保持具ｌｏ内に載置できる。接触部の反対側が次いで内側 にわずかに屈曲され、タブ５８及び５９の下の開口部あるいはスロットに配置さ れ、その中に確実に保持される。第４図かられかるように、このような構造では 、妨げられない一定の間隔の領域内に、受光部を受け入れるための開口部３６が 形成されている。A number of retaining tabs 56, 57, 58 and 59 are attached to the side wall 25. as shown in FIG. It is formed on the inner surfaces 25d and 26d of 26. Retain walls 25d and 26d ] The inward protrusion of each of the tabs 56 to 5 toward the elongated internal region of , defined and limited by the lengths of walls 56a, 57a, 58a and 59a. tab Similarly, the side length of 56 is the lower part 56b and 57b, as shown in FIG. and the upper part of the retaining wall 30.32, the contact portion 22 faces the lens at a distance of 2°. 0.01 inch opening to define a retention area or slot 35 for the is restricted to define a slot-like space in the holder. The lens 20 has a lower end portion 11 Insert the lens with one side of the lens into the slot 35 below the tabs 56 and 57. Slightly align the opposing generally parallel straight edges of the contact portion 22 so that the By bending it, it can be placed in the holder lo. The other side of the contact area is then the inside and placed in the openings or slots under tabs 58 and 59. and securely held within it. As can be seen from Figure 4, in this structure, , an opening 36 for receiving the light receiver in an unobstructed spaced area. It is formed.
眼内レンズ２０の前方位置は、第４図に示されるように、中間部材２８．３０及 び３２の平面の上部に延出している円弧状壁６０により一定の長さに制限される 。従って、壁６０の下部はレンズの接触部２２の端部２３のための停止部として 供する。レンズ２０の後端部は同様に対向する保持壁６２により制限され、該保 持壁の大部分は溝孔７２を介してレンズに接近し得るように除かれている。The anterior position of the intraocular lens 20 is as shown in FIG. and is limited to a certain length by an arcuate wall 60 extending above the plane of 32. . The lower part of the wall 60 thus serves as a stop for the end 23 of the contact part 22 of the lens. provide The rear end of lens 20 is similarly limited by opposing retaining walls 62, which A large portion of the retaining wall has been removed to allow access to the lens via slot 72.
中間壁２８及び３０には細長い溝孔７２が形成されており、該溝孔の最上部開口 部は第３図及び第４図に示されるようにレンズ２０の接触部２２の最下端面２４ に重なり合うようにされている。このような開口部により、保持具リブの下から レンズを位置決めしまた取り外すために保持具の下側から容易に接近可能となる 。An elongated slot 72 is formed in the intermediate walls 28 and 30, with an opening at the top of the slot. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lowermost end surface 24 of the contact portion 22 of the lens 20 are arranged so that they overlap. Such an opening allows for access from under the retainer ribs. Easily accessible from the underside of the retainer for positioning and removing the lens .
レンズ２０の取り外しは、反対側の接触部側も他方の側のリブの下から取り外さ れるように、接触部の端縁をつかんで保持具リブの下から滑らせ、また上方に押 し向けることによって、レンズの受光部の下の開口部７４からあるいは開口部７ ２から行なうことができる。To remove the lens 20, remove the contact part on the opposite side from under the rib on the other side. Grasp the edge of the contact and slide it out from under the retainer rib, then push upwards so that from the aperture 74 below the light-receiving part of the lens or from the aperture 7 You can start from 2.
本発明は、その精神あるいは基本的特徴から逸脱することなく他の特定の形態で 実施化できる。従って、本実施態様は、全ゆる点において説明のためのものであ ってこれに限定されるものではなく、本発明の範囲は上記説明によるよりもむし ろ請求の範囲により示されているものと考えられるべきであり、従って請求の範 囲と均等の意味及び範囲内にある全ての変更は本発明の範囲に含まれる。The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. It can be implemented. Accordingly, this embodiment is intended to be illustrative in all respects. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to this, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to this. should be considered as indicated by the claims and therefore All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency are included within the scope of the invention.
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