Eye Positioning Device for Ophthalmological Surgery
Summary
USPTO published patent application US20260108236A1 for an ophthalmic surgical device for eye positioning and immobilization using traction sutures, filed on June 7, 2024 (application no. 19488192). The device comprises a base with an adhesive surface for securing to the periocular region, including an anchoring element for adjustable fixation and a support edge for external eyelid support. Inventor Gabriel José MORGADO SANTOS is named on the application. A published patent application does not grant enforceable rights; actual patent protection requires successful examination and grant.
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USPTO published patent application US20260108236A1 on April 23, 2026 for an eye positioning device for ophthalmological surgery. The application was originally filed on June 7, 2024 (application no. 19488192) by inventor Gabriel José MORGADO SANTOS. The device comprises a base with an adhesive surface for securing to the periocular region, with an anchoring element for adjustable fixation of traction sutures and a support edge for external eyelid support.
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DEVICE FOR EYE POSITIONING AND IMMOBILIZATION DURING OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SURGERY
Application US20260108236A1 Kind: A1 Apr 23, 2026
Inventors
Gabriel José MORGADO SANTOS
Abstract
Ophthalmic surgical device for eye positioning and immobilization using traction suture or sutures, comprising: a base configured for securing to a periocular region comprising the inferior periocular area and frontotemporal area, said base having an adhesive surface for adhering to the periocular region; wherein the base comprises an anchoring element for adjustable fixation of the traction suture or sutures; the base has a support edge for supporting, externally to the eyelids, against at least a part of a speculum-supported eyelid or against at least a part of an eyelid-retracting speculum. The anchoring element may comprise a recess for the suture or sutures to pass through and for holding said suture or sutures. The anchoring element may comprise a rotatable fastener for fastening the suture or sutures. The rotatable fastener may be rotatably coupled to the anchoring element.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/0231 A61F 9/00781
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Application No.
19488192
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