초록

A method for transplanting planar implants, devices, etc., is provided. Method is particularly adapted for transplanting planar sheets of retinal cells to the subretinal region of an eye. A method of preparing the retinal cell sheet and the associated surgical instrument is also provided.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An instrument for the implantation of an implant in a host, comprising:a tubular body, and a first housing, said tubular body having a first end for receiving an implant and a second end for insertion in a host, said tubular body having a first conduit passing from said f

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An instrument for the implantation of an implant in a host, comprising:a tubular body, and a first housing, said tubular body having a first end for receiving an implant and a second end for insertion in a host, said tubular body having a first conduit passing from said first end to said second end, wherein said tubular body is connected to said first housing, said first housing having a first end and a second end,said instrument further comprising: plunger means for expressing an implant contained within the instrument, said plunger means being at least partially contained within a second housing, and first means on said first housing for engagement with a storage container within which said tubular body and housing may be sealed, and second means on said first housing for locking engagement with said second housing wherein, when said first housing is in locking engagement with said second housing, said conduit in said first tubular body is aligned with said plunger means to permit said plunger means to extend into said conduit to provide expression of an implant contained within said tubular body by said plunger means, and at least one of said housings forms a handpiece for manipulation of said tubular body, wherein said plunger means comprises a cable member capable of relative movement inside of said conduit in said tubular body, the instrument also including electromechanical actuation means for advancing and retracting said cable member inside of said conduit.