Supplementary Figure 1: The purpose-built introducer tool | Nature Biotechnology

Supplementary Figure 1: The purpose-built introducer tool

From: Phase 1 clinical study of an embryonic stem cell–derived retinal pigment epithelium patch in age-related macular degeneration

Supplementary Figure 1

The device for introducing the therapeutic patch into the sub-retinal space. The device consists of a Handle containing a mechanism driven by the Wheel which advances a flexible Rod through the Shaft that in turn pushes the therapeutic patch out of the Tip of the device. The surgeon rolls the Wheel forward to advance the Rod.

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