Device and method for inserting a biocompatible material into the corneal stroma

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PATENT NO 5846256
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08462297

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This invention is an improved method and kit for producing a desired channel or pathway in the interlamellar space in the corneal stroma for inserting a biocompatible material. The biocompatible polymer may be an intrastromal corneal ring (ICR). The method involves the use of clockwise and counter-clockwise dissectors, and optionally channel connectors and finish channel connectors. The kit contains clockwise and counter-clockwise dissectors and optionally channel connectors, finish channel connectors and probes.

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ADDITION TECHNOLOGY INC48630 MILMONT DRIVE FREEMONT CA 94538

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mathis, Mark L Fremont, CA 127 11537
Proudfoot, Robert A Santa Clara, CA 11 288
Scholl, John A Danville, CA 49 4856
Silvestrini, Thomas A Alamo, CA 100 8947

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