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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2024
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2020
Alcon Inc., Fribourg, CH;
Sudarshan B. Singh, Euless, TX (US);
Todd Taber, Keller, TX (US);
Douglas Brent Wensrich, Bedford, TX (US);
Yinghui Wu, Cedar Hill, TX (US);
Trevor Haney, Jenison, MI (US);
Andrew Check, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Justin Benacquisto, New Baltimore, MI (US);
Joe Marietta, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Jonathan Penrod, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Tim LaRoy, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Bryce Porter, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Alcon Inc., Fribourg, CH;
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment comprising an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to removably attach to a handpiece. The system further comprises a packaging comprising a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position.