EP2056974A4 - Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid

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Publication number
EP2056974A4
EP2056974A4 EP07716441A EP07716441A EP2056974A4 EP 2056974 A4 EP2056974 A4 EP 2056974A4 EP 07716441 A EP07716441 A EP 07716441A EP 07716441 A EP07716441 A EP 07716441A EP 2056974 A4 EP2056974 A4 EP 2056974A4
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Prior art keywords
meibomian gland
gland dysfunction
employing fluid
treating meibomian
dysfunction employing
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2056974A1 (en
Inventor
Stephen M Grenon
Steven Roe
Donald R Korb
Lyle Paul
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TearScience Inc
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TearScience Inc
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Priority claimed from US11/541,291 external-priority patent/US7981095B2/en
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Priority claimed from PCT/US2007/000493 external-priority patent/WO2008027069A1/en
Publication of EP2056974A1 publication Critical patent/EP2056974A1/en
Publication of EP2056974A4 publication Critical patent/EP2056974A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/007—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body characterised by electric heating
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/007—Methods or devices for eye surgery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/02—Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/067—Radiation therapy using light using laser light
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0001—Body part
    • A61F2007/0002—Head or parts thereof
    • A61F2007/0004—Eyes or part of the face surrounding the eyes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
    • A61N2007/0043—Ultrasound therapy intra-cavitary

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Ophthalmology & Optometry (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Thermotherapy And Cooling Therapy Devices (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
  • External Artificial Organs (AREA)
EP07716441A 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid Withdrawn EP2056974A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US2006/032544 WO2008024100A2 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
US11/541,291 US7981095B2 (en) 2005-07-18 2006-09-29 Methods for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid jet
PCT/US2007/000493 WO2008027069A1 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid

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EP2056974A1 EP2056974A1 (en) 2009-05-13
EP2056974A4 true EP2056974A4 (en) 2012-10-03

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EP16170742.7A Active EP3078358B1 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
EP06801969.4A Active EP2056753B1 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction
EP07716441A Withdrawn EP2056974A4 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid
EP07716445A Withdrawn EP2053997A4 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Melting meibomian gland obstructions

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EP06801969.4A Active EP2056753B1 (en) 2006-08-21 2006-08-21 Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction

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EP07716445A Withdrawn EP2053997A4 (en) 2006-08-21 2007-01-09 Melting meibomian gland obstructions

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JP (1) JP5432713B2 (en)
CN (2) CN107468415A (en)
WO (1) WO2008024100A2 (en)

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JP2010501245A (en) 2010-01-21
EP2056753B1 (en) 2016-06-15
EP3078358A1 (en) 2016-10-12
JP5432713B2 (en) 2014-03-05
WO2008024100A3 (en) 2009-04-30
EP2056753A2 (en) 2009-05-13
CN101547666B (en) 2012-06-20
CN101547666A (en) 2009-09-30
EP2053997A1 (en) 2009-05-06
CN107468415A (en) 2017-12-15
EP2056753A4 (en) 2012-12-05
EP2056974A1 (en) 2009-05-13
WO2008024100A2 (en) 2008-02-28
EP2053997A4 (en) 2011-04-27

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