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Blink Gold Eyelid Weight Implants, surgically implanted in the upper eyelid, work by gravity to restore a functional blink mechanism in the patient with lagophthalmos resulting from temporary or permanent facial paralysis, specifically the orbicularis oculi muscle. This paralysis may be the result of Bell's palsy or from surgical trauma to the facial nerve. Functional defects which may be corrected or avoided with the use of Blink Gold Eyelid Weight Implants include inadequate eyelid closure, corneal exposure, serious keratopathy such as ocular irritation, keratitis, corneal abrasion or ulceration. These conditions may result in decreased vision. The patient with lagophthalmos is unable to close the eyelid completely because of partial or complete paralysis to the facial nerve. This paralysis may be the result of Bell's palsy or from surgical trauma to the facial nerve. The condition of paralysis can be either permanent or transient.

The Blink Gold Eyelid Weight Implants are spherically radiused strips of pure gold, constructed in twelve sizes ranging from 0.6 grams to 2.8 grams in 0.2 gram increments. All product specifications are identical to the predicate device, the Series 3000 Gold Eyelid Implant, produced by MedDev Corporation. The Blink Gold Eyelid Weight Implant is implanted into the evelid following the surgical technique described in the product brochure. This technique is identical to the technique used to implant the predicate device, the Series 3000 Gold Eyelid Implant. Blink Gold Eyelid Weight Implants are constructed of pure gold (99.99%). The weights are designed in a rectangular shape with a spherical radius of curvature of 12.7 mm which conforms to the shape of the eye. All edges are smoothly rounded. Suture holes are placed in the implant to allow the surgeon to secure it to the tarsus or orbital septum. In the engineering specifications, dimensions are stated in the plano view. In the product literature, dimensions are stated in the radiused view.

Blink External Eyelid Weights, attached to the outer skin of the upper eyelid with an adhesive, work by gravity to restore a functional blink mechanism to the patient who suffers from lagophthalmos resulting from temporary or permanent facial paralysis, specifically the orbicularis oculi muscle. This paralysis may be the result of Bell's palsy or from surgical trauma to the facial nerve. Functional defects which may be corrected or avoided with the use of Blink External Eyelid Weights include inadequate evelid closure, corneal exposure, serious keratopathy such as ocular irritation, keratitis, corneal abrasion or ulceration. These conditions may result in decreased vision.

The Blink External Evelid Weights are spherically radiused strips of pure tantalum, constructed in twelve sizes ranging from 0.6 grams to 2.8 grams in 0.2 gram increments. The Blink External Weight is attached to the outer skin of the upper eyelid with a double coated adhesive tape strip or with mastisol. Blink External Eyelid Weights are offered in four flesh tone colors: White. Tan. Medium Brown and Dark Brown Only the top surface of the weight is painted. The underneath surface is bare tantalum metal. The physical specifications and materials used in the construction of the Blink External Eyelid Weights are identical to the EyeClose External Eyelid Weights. Blink External Eyelid Weights are produced to the same specifications as the EyeClose External Weights. Blink External Eyelid Weights are constructed of pure tantalum. The weights are designed in a rectangular shape with a spherical radius of curvature of 12.7 mm which conforms to the shape of the eye. All edges are smoothly rounded. The top surface is painted with a Polane 2.8 T Plus polyurethane enamel paint.