IMPLANT INSERTION DEVICE FOR PUNCTA AND OTHER ORIFICES

Abstract

An insertion device is provided for implant or other payload delivery to canal of a patient or other subject via an orifice, for example, a punctum. The insertion device may include a barrel, barrel loading interface, tip, plunger, implant and barrel alignment pathways and corresponding plunger alignment guides. In some embodiments the plunger includes a central plunger and stabilizing plungers. A method for implant or other payload delivery to canal of a patient or other subject using the insertion device is also provided.

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