Implant Insertion Device for Puncta and Other Orifices
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260090913A1 by inventor Martin O'Malley for an implant insertion device designed for delivering implants or other payloads to the canal of a patient via orifices such as puncta. The application claims priority to European application 19338201 and includes embodiments with barrel, tip, plunger, and alignment pathway features for controlled payload delivery.
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USPTO published patent application US20260090913A1 titled 'Implant Insertion Device for Puncta and Other Orifices' filed September 24, 2025, claiming priority to application 19338201. The invention relates to a medical device for implant or payload delivery to patient canals via orifices (e.g., puncta), comprising a barrel, barrel loading interface, tip, plunger, implant and barrel alignment pathways, and corresponding plunger alignment guides. Some embodiments include a central plunger and stabilizing plungers.
This is a patent publication notice with no immediate regulatory obligations. Medical device manufacturers and healthcare technology developers should review the published claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate considerations for implant delivery technologies. Inventors and patent practitioners may reference the filing date and priority application number for prosecution tracking purposes. No compliance deadlines, penalties, or required regulatory actions are associated with this document.
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IMPLANT INSERTION DEVICE FOR PUNCTA AND OTHER ORIFICES
Application US20260090913A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026
Inventors
Martin O'Malley
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.
CPC Classifications
A61F 9/00772
Filing Date
2025-09-24
Application No.
19338201
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