CA2972030C

Prosthetic capsular devices, systems, and methods

Abstract

A prosthetic capsular device configured to be inserted in an eye includes a housing structure and a ring structure. The housing structure includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side, a fourth side opposite the third side, a posterior side including a refractive surface, an anterior side opposite the posterior side, and a longitudinal axis. The first side, the second side, the third side, the fourth side, the posterior side, and the anterior side at least partially define a cavity configured to contain an intraocular device (e.g., an IOL). The anterior side includes an opening. The ring structure includes a ring structure portion extending radially outward from proximate one of an end of the first side and an end of the second side.

CA2972030C, drawing sheet 1
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51 claims: 31 independent, 20 dependent

  1. 1
    A prosthetic capsular device for insertion into a natural capsular bag of an eye after removal of a cataract, the device comprising a housing configured to receive at least one intraocular lens (IOL) or technology device secured within said housing; the housing having a compatible shape to the shape of a natural capsular bag of an eye and comprising:an anterior central opening having a first perimeter capable of allowing at least one or more of insertion, removal, and/or replacement of a first intraocular lens (IOL) or technology device, the anterior opening surrounded by a continuous anterior wall, wherein the anterior central opening is configured to receive a second intraocular lens (IOL) or technology device for positioning in or on the anterior central opening, wherein the second IOL substantially encloses the anterior central opening upon securement therein;a posterior central opening having a second perimeter configured to accommodate a refractive surface, the posterior opening surrounded by a continuous posterior wall;a solid and continuous equatorial portion interposed amid the continuous anterior wall and the continuous posterior wall, wherein the continuous anterior wall and the continuous posterior wall extend to the continuous equatorial portion, wherein the continuous anterior wall, continuous posterior wall, and continuous equatorial portion substantially enclose the housing except at said anterior central opening and posterior central opening;an anterior transition point positioned between the continuous equatorial portion and the anterior central opening, the anterior transition point dividing the continuous anterior wall into an anterior straight-walled portion and a radially inner anterior portion, wherein the anterior straightwalled portion is substantially orthogonal to the continuous anterior wall;a posterior transition point positioned between the continuous equatorial portion and the posterior central opening, the posterior 174 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 transition point dividing the continuous posterior wall into a posterior straight-walled portion and a radially inner posterior portion, wherein the posterior straight-walled portion is substantially orthogonal to the continuous posterior wall;and the refractive surface configured to be inserted into the housing and directly secured to the posterior central opening after the housing is inserted in the eye, wherein the refractive surface substantially encloses the posterior central opening upon securement therein, wherein the continuous equatorial portion protrudes radially beyond the anterior straight-walled portion and the posterior straight-walled portion relative to a longitudinal axis of the housing, wherein the radially inner anterior portion tapers radially inwardly toward the anterior central opening, wherein the continuous equatorial portion comprises a third perimeter defined relative to the longitudinal axis, the third perimeter being greater than the first and second perimeters such that a continuous cavity is at least partially defined by the continuous anterior wall, the continuous posterior wall, and the continuous equatorial portion, wherein the continuous cavity is configured to accommodate the first intraocular lens (IOL) or technology device, wherein the housing is self-expandable when inserted into the natural capsular bag of the eye.
  2. 2
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 1, wherein the prosthetic capsular device is symmetric about the longitudinal axis and a transverse axis.
  3. 3
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 1 or 2, wherein the technology device comprises an intraocular pressure sensor.
  4. 4
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 1,2 or 3, wherein the technology device comprises at least one of a computer, virtual reality device, augmented reality device, head-mounted display, device with Wifi and/or internet connectivity, image receiver, game device, projector, GPS device, biometric measurement device, retinal prostheses, camera, e-mail sender, or e-mail receiver. 175 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05
  5. 5
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 4, wherein dimensions of the prosthetic capsular device closely matches dimensions of the natural capsular bag of the eye in which the cataract has been removed.
  6. 6
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein the radially inner posterior portion tapers radially inwardly toward the posterior central opening.
  7. 7
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein the housing comprises a transparent material.
  8. 8
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein the prosthetic capsular device is deformable so as to be folded and inserted via an injection system.
  9. 9
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 8, wherein the refractive surface in the posterior central opening is an intraocular lens (IOL).
  10. 10
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein the intraocular lens (IOL) has a positive diopter value of +35 D or above.
  11. 11
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein the intraocular lens (IOL) has a negative diopter value of -35 D or below.
  12. 12
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 1 to 11, wherein the housing comprises at least one of silicone, silicone derivatives, acrylic, acrylic derivatives, collamer, biocompatible methacrylates, biocompatible polymers, olefins, or polyimide.
  13. 13
    A prosthetic capsular device for insertion into a natural capsular bag of an eye after removal of a cataract, the device comprising:a housing, the housing comprising: an anterior opening capable of allowing at least one or more of insertion, removal, or replacement of an intraocular device, the anterior opening surrounded by a continuous anterior side;a posterior opening configured to accommodate a refractive surface, the posterior opening surrounded by a continuous posterior side;a continuous central portion interposed amid the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side, wherein the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side extend to the continuous central portion;an anterior transition point positioned between the continuous central portion and the anterior opening, the anterior transition point dividing the 176 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 continuous anterior side into an anterior straight-walled portion and a radially inner anterior portion, wherein the anterior straight-walled portion is substantially orthogonal to the continuous anterior side;a posterior transition point positioned between the continuous central portion and the posterior opening, the posterior transition point dividing the continuous posterior side into a posterior straight-walled portion and a radially inner posterior portion, wherein the posterior straight-walled portion is substantially orthogonal to the continuous posterior side;and the refractive surface configured to be inserted into the housing and secured to at least one or more of the anterior opening or the posterior opening after the housing is inserted in the eye, wherein the continuous central portion protrudes radially beyond the anterior straight-walled portion and the posterior straight-walled portion relative to a longitudinal axis of the housing such that a continuous cavity is at least partially defined by at least part of the continuous central portion, and wherein the cavity is configured to accommodate an intraocular device.
  14. 14
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 13, wherein the device is symmetric about the longitudinal axis and a transverse axis.
  15. 15
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 13 or 14, wherein the radially inner anterior portion tapers radially inwardly toward the anterior opening and the radially inner posterior portion tapers radially inwardly toward the posterior opening.
  16. 16
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 13,14 or 15, wherein the housing is selfexpandable.
  17. 17
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 13 to 16, the housing further comprising a curved anterior transition portion, the curved anterior transition portion defined between the continuous anterior side and the continuous central portion.
  18. 18
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 13 to 16, the housing further comprising a curved posterior transition portion, the curved posterior transition portion defined between the continuous posterior side and the continuous central portion.
  19. 19
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 13 to 18, the housing further comprising a first inflection point, wherein the first inflection point is defined between 177 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 the continuous central portion and the anterior opening, the first inflection point dividing the continuous anterior side into a radially inner anterior concavity portion that is concave toward an interior of the housing and a radially outer anterior concavity portion that is concave away from the interior of the housing.
  20. 20
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 19, the housing further comprising a second inflection point, wherein the second inflection point is defined between the continuous central portion and the posterior opening, the second inflection point dividing the continuous posterior side into a radially inner posterior concavity portion that is concave toward an interior of the housing and a radially outer posterior concavity portion that is concave away from the interior of the housing.
  21. 21
    A prosthetic capsular device for insertion into a natural capsular bag of an eye after removal of a cataract, the device comprising:a housing, the housing comprising: an anterior opening defined relative to a longitudinal axis of the housing, the anterior opening having a first perimeter capable of allowing at least one or more of insertion, removal, or replacement of an intraocular device, the anterior opening surrounded by a continuous anterior side;a posterior opening defined relative to the longitudinal axis, the posterior opening having a second perimeter configured to accommodate a refractive surface, the posterior opening surrounded by a continuous posterior side;a continuous central portion interposed amid the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side, wherein the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side extend to the continuous central portion, wherein the continuous central portion comprises a straight-walled portion, wherein the straight-walled portion extends substantially orthogonally to at least part of the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side;and the refractive surface configured to be inserted into the housing and secured to at least one or more of the anterior opening or the posterior opening after the housing is inserted in the eye, wherein the continuous central portion comprises a third perimeter defined relative to the longitudinal axis, the third perimeter being greater than the first and 178 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 second perimeters such that a continuous cavity is at least partially defined by at least part of the continuous anterior side, the continuous posterior side, and the continuous central portion, the cavity being configured to accommodate the intraocular device.
  22. 22
    The prosthetic capsulate device of Claim 21, wherein the intraocular device is a technology device.
  23. 23
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 21 or 22, the housing further comprising a curved anterior transition portion, the curved anterior transition portion defined between the continuous anterior side and the continuous central portion.
  24. 24
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 21,22 or 23, the housing further comprising a curved posterior transition portion, the curved posterior transition portion defined between the continuous posterior side and the continuous central portion.
  25. 25
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 21,22 or 23, the housing further comprising a first inflection point, wherein the first inflection point is defined between the continuous central portion and the anterior opening, the first inflection point dividing the continuous anterior side into a radially inner anterior concavity portion that is concave toward an interior of the housing and a radially outer anterior concavity portion that is concave away from the interior of the housing.
  26. 26
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 25, the housing further comprising a second inflection point, wherein the second inflection point is defined between the continuous central portion and the posterior opening, the second inflection point dividing the continuous posterior side into a radially inner posterior concavity portion that is concave toward an interior of the housing and a radially outer posterior concavity portion that is concave away from the interior of the housing.
  27. 27
    A prosthetic capsular device for insertion into a natural capsular bag of an eye after removal of a cataract, the device comprising:an anterior opening capable of allowing at least one or more of insertion, removal, or replacement of an intraocular device, the anterior opening surrounded by a continuous anterior side;a posterior opening configured to accommodate a refractive surface, the posterior opening surrounded by a continuous posterior side;179 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 a continuous central bulge portion interposed amid the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side, wherein the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side extend to the continuous central bulge portion, the continuous central bulge portion protruding radially outward of the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side such that the continuous central bulge portion protrudes substantially orthogonally to the continuous anterior side and the continuous posterior side;the refractive surface configured to be inserted into the device and secured to at least one or more of the posterior opening or anterior opening after the device is inserted in the eye;and a first inflection point, wherein the first inflection point is defined between the continuous central bulge portion and the anterior opening, the first inflection point dividing the continuous anterior side into a radially inner anterior concavity portion that is concave toward an interior of the device and a radially outer anterior concavity portion that is concave away from the interior of the device, wherein a continuous cavity is at least partially defined by at least part of the continuous anterior side, the continuous posterior side, and the continuous central bulge portion such that the continuous cavity is configured to accommodate the intraocular device.
  28. 28
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 27, wherein the device is selfexpandable.
  29. 29
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 27 or 28, the device further comprising a curved anterior transition portion, the curved anterior transition portion defined between the continuous anterior side and the continuous central bulge portion.
  30. 30
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 27, the device further comprising a curved posterior transition portion, the curved posterior transition portion defined between the continuous posterior side and the continuous central bulge portion.
  31. 31
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 27, the device further comprising a second inflection point, wherein the second inflection point is defined between the continuous central bulge portion and the posterior opening, the second inflection point dividing the continuous posterior side into a radially inner posterior concavity portion 180 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 that is concave toward an interior of the device and a radially outer posterior concavity portion that is concave away from the interior of the device.
  32. 32
    A prosthetic capsular device for insertion into a natural capsular bag of an eye after removal of a cataract, the device comprising a housing configured to receive at least one of an intraocular lens (IOL) or technology device secured within said housing; the housing having a compatible shape to the shape of a natural capsular bag of an eye and comprising:an anterior central opening having a first perimeter capable of allowing at least one or more of insertion, removal, or replacement of a first intraocular lens (IOL), refractive surface or technology device, the anterior opening surrounded by a continuous anterior wall defining a capsular-engaging surface, wherein the anterior central opening is configured to receive a second intraocular lens (IOL) or technology device for positioning in or on the anterior central opening, wherein the second IOL substantially encloses the anterior central opening upon securement therein;a posterior central opening having a second perimeter configured to accommodate a refractive surface, the posterior opening surrounded by a continuous posterior wall defining a capsular-engaging surface;a solid and discoidal continuous equatorial portion interposed amid the continuous anterior wall and the continuous posterior wall and defining a capsular-engaging surface, wherein the continuous anterior wall and the continuous posterior wall extend to the continuous equatorial portion, wherein the continuous anterior wall, continuous posterior wall, and continuous equatorial portion are integrally-formed as a single-piece structure, wherein the continuous anterior wall, continuous posterior wall, and continuous equatorial portion substantially enclose the housing except at said anterior central opening and posterior central opening;an anterior transition point positioned between the continuous equatorial portion and the anterior central opening, the anterior transition point dividing the continuous anterior wall into an anterior straight-walled portion and a radially inner anterior portion, wherein the anterior straight-walled portion is substantially orthogonal to the continuous anterior wall;181 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 a posterior transition point positioned between the continuous equatorial portion and the posterior central opening, the posterior transition point dividing the continuous posterior wall into a posterior straight-walled portion and a radially inner posterior portion, wherein the posterior straight-walled portion is substantially orthogonal to the continuous posterior wall;and the refractive surface configured to be inserted into the housing and directly secured to the posterior central opening after the housing is inserted in the eye, wherein the third refractive surface substantially encloses the posterior central opening upon securement therein, wherein the continuous equatorial portion protrudes radially beyond the anterior straight-walled portion and the posterior straight-walled portion relative to a longitudinal axis of the housing, wherein the radially inner anterior portion tapers radially inwardly toward the anterior central opening, wherein the continuous equatorial portion comprises a third perimeter defined relative to the longitudinal axis, the third perimeter being greater than the first and second perimeters such that a continuous cavity is at least partially defined by the continuous anterior wall, the continuous posterior wall, and the continuous equatorial portion, wherein the continuous cavity is configured to accommodate the first intraocular lens (IOL) or technology device, wherein the housing is self-expandable when inserted into the natural capsular bag of the eye, wherein the anterior central opening having a diameter ranging from about 5 mm to about 7 mm, and wherein the housing does not comprise haptics.
  33. 33
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 32, wherein the prosthetic capsular device is symmetric about the longitudinal axis and a transverse axis.
  34. 34
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 32 or 33, wherein the technology device comprises an intraocular pressure sensor.
  35. 35
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 32 or 33, wherein the technology device comprises at least one of a computer, virtual reality device, augmented reality device, 182 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05 head-mounted display, device with Wifi and/or internet connectivity, image receiver, game device, projector, GPS device, biometric measurement device, retinal prostheses, camera, e-mail sender, or e-mail receiver.
  36. 36
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 35, wherein dimensions of the prosthetic capsular device closely matches dimensions of the natural capsular bag of the eye in which the cataract has been removed.
  37. 37
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 36, wherein a distance between the continuous anterior wall and the continuous posterior wall is between about 1.5 mm and about 5.5 mm.
  38. 38
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 36, wherein a distance between the continuous anterior wall and the continuous posterior wall is about 2.5 mm.
  39. 39
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 38, wherein the radially inner posterior portion tapers radially inwardly toward the posterior central opening.
  40. 40
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 39, wherein the anterior central opening has a diameter of about 6 mm.
  41. 41
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 40, wherein the housing comprises a transparent material.
  42. 42
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 41, wherein the prosthetic capsular device is deformable so as to be folded and inserted via an injection system.
  43. 43
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 42, wherein the anterior central opening is configured to receive and secure the intraocular lens (IOL) on or in the anterior central opening.
  44. 44
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 43, wherein the refractive surface in the posterior central opening is an intraocular lens (IOL).
  45. 45
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 44, wherein the intraocular lens (IOL) has a positive diopter value of +35 D or above.
  46. 46
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 44, wherein the intraocular lens (IOL) has a negative diopter value of -35 D or below.
  47. 47
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 46, wherein the anterior central opening has a diameter of about 6 mm. 183 Date Reçue/Date Received 2020-11-05
  48. 48
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 47, wherein the technology device provides at least one of biometric measurement functions, computer functions, image generation and projection onto the retina, or intemet/WiFi capabilities.
  49. 49
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 48, wherein the technology device is used to control at least one property of the intraocular lens (IOL).
  50. 50
    The prosthetic capsular device of any one of Claims 32 to 49, wherein the housing comprises a material configured to shield the eye from electromagnetic waves or heat generated by the technology device.
  51. 51
    The prosthetic capsular device of Claim 50, wherein the housing comprises at least one of silicone, silicone derivatives, acrylic, acrylic derivatives, collamer, biocompatible methacrylates, biocompatible polymers, olefins, or polyimide.
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