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I-Glide corneal graft device receives patents in US, Europe
The I-Glide, a device for preservation and transportation of corneal endothelium, has received patents in the U.S. and Europe, Eurobio announced in a press release.The device helps to make Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty easier, quicker and more flexible, with a minimal learning curve for the surgeon, the release said. A lamellar membrane is inserted in the I-Glide, which is filled with a storage medium, and the endothelium can then be preserved for up to 1 week.