The Orbital Tissue Expander (OTE) from Innovia LLC of Miami, Florida was one of three winners in the Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products category of the 2010 Medical Design Excellence Awards. The device is used to treat infants with congenital anophthalmia and microphthalmia by shaping the socket for a healthier growth of the eye.
From the product page:
The integrated orbital tissue expander (OTE), designed by Dr. David TSE, consists of a flexible “balloon/expander” held in place by a titanium fixation plate that is anchored to the lateral orbital wall by screws. A slotted arm attached to the fixation plate, extends through a slot that is formed within the OTE. The OTE will be self-centered in the expanding socket as the orbit grows. A 30 gauge disposable hypodermic needle connected to a 1cc disposable syringe filled with sterile saline is inserted into the OTE through an injection port. The injection track seals upon the removal of the needle. Inflation of the OTE will effect pressure on the orbit of the patient.
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