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Methods, systems and apparatus for relieving pressure in an organ

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Assignee: AQUESYS INCPriority: Jun 30, 2006Filed: Dec 9, 2010Published: May 19, 2011
Est. expiryJun 30, 2026(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Dao-Yi YuCory AndersonRoelof TripYing YangHoang Van NguyenSurag MantriEr-Ning SuStephen CringleJames A. MccreaDaniel MufsonColin Tan
A61M 27/008A61L 31/045A61F 9/0008A61F 9/00781
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Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatus for relieving pressure in an organ such as, but not limited to, the eye are disclosed. The method includes implanting a bioabsorbable, channel into the selected area of the organ using a delivery apparatus.

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         114 . A device for deploying an intraocular shunt, the device comprising:
 a deployment mechanism; and   a bent hollow shaft coupled to the deployment mechanism, wherein the shaft is configured to hold an intraocular shunt.   
     
     
         115 . The device according to  claim 114 , wherein the bend is at a distal portion of the shaft. 
     
     
         116 . The device according to  claim 115 , wherein the bend is greater than 90°. 
     
     
         117 . The device according to  claim 115 , wherein the bend is arcuate. 
     
     
         118 . The device according to  claim 114 , wherein a distal end of the shaft is beveled. 
     
     
         119 . The device according to  claim 114 , further comprising an arcuate distal portion. 
     
     
         120 . The device according to  claim 114 , further comprising an intraocular shunt that is at least partially disposed within the shaft. 
     
     
         121 . The device according to  claim 114 , wherein the hollow shaft is a needle. 
     
     
         122 . The device according to  claim 114 , wherein the shaft is disposable. 
     
     
         123 . The device according to  claim 114 , wherein the device is a handheld device. 
     
     
         124 . A device for deploying an intraocular shunt, the device comprising:
 a housing;   a deployment mechanism at least partially disposed within the housing; and   a bent hollow shaft coupled to the deployment mechanism, wherein the shaft is configured to hold an intraocular shunt.   
     
     
         125 . The device according to  claim 124 , wherein the bend is at a distal portion of the shaft. 
     
     
         126 . The device according to  claim 125 , wherein the bend is greater than 90°. 
     
     
         127 . The device according to  claim 124 , wherein a distal end of the shaft is beveled. 
     
     
         128 . The device according to  claim 124 , wherein the hollow shaft is a needle. 
     
     
         129 . The device according to  claim 124 , further comprising an intraocular shunt that is at least partially disposed within the shaft. 
     
     
         130 . The device according to  claim 124 , wherein the deployment mechanism causes retraction of the hollow shaft to thereby deploy the shunt. 
     
     
         131 . The device according to  claim 124 , wherein the housing comprises an enlarged hollow distal portion that tapers to a more narrow hollow proximal portion. 
     
     
         132 . The device according to  claim 124 , wherein the deployment mechanism includes a stopper that limits axial movement of the shaft. 
     
     
         133 . The device according to  claim 124 , wherein the device is a handheld device.

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