EverPatch+ Shield
EverPatch+ Shield is a Permanent Scleral Reinforcement Matrix specifically designed to strengthen and protect the conjunctiva over glaucoma tube shunts. These devices are implanted in the eye to relieve excess pressure that can progressively damage the optic nerve.
EverPatch+ is the first inert, synthetic, and non-degradable tissue substitute for ocular surface surgeries, eliminating the need for donor tissues like cornea, sclera, and pericardium, which degrade over time and carry disease risks.
Made from a sterile, non-woven polymer matrix, EverPatch+ integrates seamlessly with surrounding tissue by promoting cellular proliferation.
EverPatch+ is everlasting, sterile, immunologically inactive, cosmetically acceptable, and readily available.
Why EverPatch+ Shield ?
Non -Degradable
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Permanently protects the overlaying conjunctiva
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Stable 100-micron thickness conforms to the ocular surface
Ease of
Handling
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Extremely easy to handle and suture
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Attaches to tube shunts in under a minute
Safe
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Synthetic and therefore cannot transmit disease
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Excellent local tolerability with minimal to no reaction
Cost-Effective
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Reduces operating time
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Readily available, off-the-shelf, device
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long shelf life simplifies logistics
Aesthetic
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Translucent when wet
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Provides an aesthetic appearance following implantation
EverPatch+ Shield Features
The EverPatch+ Shield was designed based on feedback from leading glaucoma specialists who used the original rectangular-shaped device. Its unique features allow physicians to attach it to glaucoma tube shunts in under a minute, significantly reducing operating room time compared to tissue. The tapered anterior edge, combined with an integrated stopper band, minimizes the device’s footprint near the limbus while ensuring the entry port to the eye remains covered, thereby reducing the risk of exposure and subsequent infection. Additionally, the EverPatch+ has larger bio-integration holes and is more hydrophilic than the original CorNeat EverPatch, providing a superior substrate for cellular colonization and promoting tissue integration.
