Punctal occluder
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Nov 3, 1998
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Aug 12, 1997
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A punctal occluder for blocking the flow of lacrimal fluid from the surface of an eye through a lacrimal punctum. The punctal occluder includes a shank having a distal end for insertion into the lacrimal punctum; and a distal flange attached to the distal end of the shank for insertion into the lacrimal punctum; the distal flange including a wing portion having a first position extending substantially along the shank for allowing easy insertion of the distal flange into the lacrimal punctum, and having a second position extending substantially outward from the shank for hindering unintentional removal of the distal flange from the lacrimal punctum.
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