Corneal Punch
Definition:
A sterile, disposable, cutting base item with a concave well. It is designed to accommodate the curvature for cutting average human cornea during surgical corneal transplant procedures. May include a marking pen to identify the four quadrants of the cornea for cardinal suture alignment in the recipient bed.
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