Microkeratome blade assembly

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A - Human Necessities

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A61F 9/007 (2006.01) A61B 17/32 (2006.01) A61F 9/013 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2355478

The present invention provides a microkeratome for creating lamellar sections from a biological tissue containing a blade-post assembly which improves precision and predictability by preventing undesired blade wobbling. Methods and devices are disclosed to inhibit blade wobbling, preferably frictional fittings are employed to secure the blade (or blade assembly) within the microkeratome. By biasing the blade into a secure position, wobbling during usage is substantially lessened if not eliminated. A modified blade assembly is disclosed having a post that is mated to a surgical blade. In one embodiment of the invention, the post can have one or more protrusions that engage at least one side of a recess in the microkeratome thereby creating a frictional fit sufficient to prevent movement of the blade while cutting. In another embodiment of the invention, the recess can include certain biasing elements that engage the post to prevent blade wobbling. Further, the post can contain a coupling that permits transverse oscillation of the blade while the engagement element prevents wobbling motions.

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