LACRIMAL CANALICULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE

Unmet Need
There has been a growing development of novel drug delivery implants and tear drainage occlusion devices designed for delivery in the canalicular space. These implants are delivered through the punctal os, or the entrance to the lacrimal canicular space. These current strategies require the end user to manually insert the introducer at the proper depth within the canalicular space. There is a need for precise delivery of intracanalicular implants at the appropriate depth in a safe and comfortable fashion for patients in the clinic. 
 
Technology Overview
The inventors have proposed an integrated eyelid alignment platform that provide the end-user a means of delivering a canalicular implant in a precise location.  This is accomplished by use of a mechanical retraction mechanism that removes the delivery catheter into the delivery device handle thereby deploying the canalicular implant. These features improve upon current strategies significantly as they allow safe and effective deployment of a canalicular implant at a predetermined depth in relation to the eyelid. 
 
Stage of Development
The inventors have proposed a lacrimal canalicular delivery system with various methods of use for drug delivery implants and tear drainage occlusion devices and have developed protoypes.

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