WO2015151939A1 - Inner limiting membrane detachment model - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an inner boundary membrane separation model used for training of inner boundary membrane separation techniques. Note that this application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-074694 filed on March 31, 2014, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. ing.
- the retina is a tissue that exists on the back of the eye, and the light that passes through the pupil and enters the eyeball connects the images.
- the retina has a multi-layered structure, roughly speaking, from the vitreous side (hereinafter, the vitreous side is understood as the “inside” of the eyeball) to the inner limiting membrane (Inner limiting membrane, ILM), sensory nerve retina, retinal pigment epithelium. Etc.
- ILM Inner limiting membrane
- Etc Inner limiting membrane
- the central fovea there is a portion that is slightly depressed from the surrounding retina called the central fovea, and a circular region with a diameter of about 1.5 to 2.0 mm that can be confirmed dark yellow on the fundus photograph around the central fovea Exists. Such a deep yellow region is called “macular”.
- the fovea and the macula are areas where the center of the visual field forms an image, and are the most sensitive areas in the retina.
- Retinal damage may cause vision loss, visual field distortion, visual field loss, etc., and may lead to blindness as it progresses.
- damage to the macula causes significant visual loss or central vision loss. Since the above-mentioned visual abnormalities lead to a marked QOL (Quality of Life), treatment of the retinal (macular) damage is important.
- An example of the retinal damage is a macular hole with a hole in the macula.
- Macular foramen are generally treated by vitreous surgery. Specifically, posterior vitreous detachment, inner boundary film detachment, and liquid gas replacement are performed.
- Inner boundary membrane detachment is not an indispensable treatment for the above-mentioned macular hole treatment, but by performing inner boundary membrane detachment, the retina developability (flexibility) around the hole is increased and the hole is easily closed ( That is, it is known that the therapeutic effect is improved. Therefore, there are an increasing number of cases where internal boundary membrane detachment is performed in macular hole surgery.
- inner boundary membrane detachment has been reported not only for the above-mentioned macular hole but also for the superiority of adaptation to the macular epithelium, retinal vein occlusion, etc., and is positioned as one of the important techniques in vitrectomy.
- Vitreous surgery is a surgery that is difficult and requires delicate techniques because it treats the deepest part of the eyeball.
- the inner limiting membrane is a very thin membrane (the thickness of the inner limiting membrane of the human eye is about 3 ⁇ m), and since the retina exists immediately below the inner limiting membrane, the inner limiting membrane is a particularly delicate technique.
- One of the necessary surgeries If the retina is accidentally damaged when the inner boundary membrane is peeled off, there is a risk of serious visual impairment due to the damage.
- the retinal detachment portion may be widened in the macular hole or the like, or a new cause of retinal detachment or retinal tear may occur.
- the inner boundary membrane separation requires a very delicate procedure, and the operation by an unskilled operator (doctor or practitioner) is a difficult operation that may lead to blindness.
- Non-Patent Document 1 reported an eye surgery simulator system that realized a surgery simulator for premacular membrane disease with virtual reality technology. However, both the premacular delamination and the inner boundary membrane separation have a common part as a technique to remove the thin film near the macula, but the inner boundary membrane is extremely thin, and the nerve tissue is directly under the inner boundary membrane.
- the premacular membrane disease surgery simulator is used as the inner boundary membrane exfoliation surgery simulator. It is unknown whether it can be used. In addition, it is considered difficult to accurately evaluate the proficiency level of the surgical technique for detachment of the inner limiting membrane, which differs in the target site of surgery, using a premacular surgery simulator. In addition, since the surgical simulator system for the premacular membrane disease requires the introduction of various state-of-the-art devices, there are cost and place restrictions on the introduction of the system.
- Patent Document 1 describes an artificial eye device used for practicing cataract surgery. Therefore, the present invention is an invention created for the purpose of providing an inner boundary membrane peeling model that can be used for technique training of inner boundary membrane peeling, evaluation of proficiency of surgical techniques, and the like.
- an inner boundary membrane peeling model comprising a pseudo retina and a pseudo inner boundary membrane laminated on at least one surface of the pseudo retina
- An inner boundary membrane peeling model is provided in which the peelability when peeling the membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye.
- the above-mentioned inner boundary membrane peeling model having peelability can be suitably used for technique training of inner boundary membrane peeling, evaluation of proficiency of surgical technique, and the like.
- By performing the inner boundary membrane peeling technique training using the inner boundary membrane peeling model it becomes possible to acquire advanced techniques and to accurately evaluate the proficiency level of the surgical technique.
- since the inner boundary membrane peeling can be reproduced without relying on a surgical simulator, it is possible to respond to a high demand for a procedure training model from a medical field.
- the above-described inner boundary membrane peeling model it is possible to easily and inexpensively and easily perform technique training for inner boundary membrane peeling and evaluation of proficiency of surgical techniques.
- the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye”
- a doctor who is a person skilled in the art who has mastered the technique of exfoliating the inner boundary film in the human eye ie, a person skilled in the art
- a plurality of doctors are simulated from above the pseudo retina using an actual surgical instrument (eg, insulator).
- the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling model can be evaluated by measuring the breaking strength and breaking elongation of the inner boundary film peeling model, or the peeling strength, etc. by the method described later.
- the majority of doctors who perform sensory tests (for example, the majority of 2 to 5 doctors) feel that the sensation when peeling the pseudointimal membrane from the pseudoretina is an actual person.
- An inner boundary membrane peeling model that was judged to be close to the sensation of peeling the inner boundary membrane in the eye was expressed as ⁇
- the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using an insulator is the inner boundary in the human eye. It is similar to the peelability when the film is peeled off using an insulator.
- the sensory test is performed by a plurality of doctors (ophthalmologists) (at least 2 or more, preferably 3 or more) who have acquired a surgical technique for peeling the inner boundary membrane in the human eye.
- the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is 1 ⁇ m or more and 10 ⁇ m or less.
- the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is felt as a thickness (typically the same) as when the inner boundary membrane of the human eye is gripped when the pseudo inner boundary membrane is gripped with a surgical instrument such as an insulator.
- the film thickness is in the range. That is, by setting the thickness of the inner boundary film within the above range, the thickness of the inner boundary film of the human eye can be reproduced.
- the pseudo inner boundary film is a vinyl polymer such as polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride or polyvinyl alcohol, a polyolefin such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polymethylpentene, a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate, a polyamide, a cellophane or other cellulose.
- a polymer material selected from the group consisting of a series polymer and a combination thereof is included as a main component.
- a film made of a vinyl polymer or polyolefin used for production of a food packaging film is suitable.
- an inner boundary membrane peeling model having a peelability approximate to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane with the human eye described above is realized at a high level. be able to.
- the use of such a polymer material reproduces the characteristics of the quasi-inner boundary membrane (for example, ease of grasping the quasi-inner boundary membrane, ease of tearing (easy to tear), hardness, thickness, strength, elongation, etc.). It is effective.
- a thin film can be formed from the above-described polymer material by a conventionally known method.
- all of the above-described polymer materials are materials used for medical instruments and pharmaceutical packaging (for example, syringes, drug containers, catheters, etc.). Therefore, the compatibility with a living body is high. Since the present invention is not directly used for treatment of patients (surgical instruments, etc.), having high biocompatibility is not an essential requirement, but it is possible to use surgical instruments and equipment used for actual surgery. Therefore, it is preferable to use a material having high biocompatibility. By using materials with high biocompatibility, it is possible to prevent the patient, such as trainers and surgical instruments, from being contaminated with materials with low biocompatibility (typically adversely affecting the living body). it can.
- a pseudo inner boundary film containing polyvinylidene chloride as a main component can achieve a high level of peelability (peeling similar to the human eye) of the inner boundary film peeling model described above.
- it is suitable for realizing a pseudo inner boundary film whose breaking strength and breaking elongation are within appropriate numerical ranges.
- it is particularly suitable for the implementation of the present invention from the viewpoints of film-formability and biocompatibility.
- the polyvinylidene chloride film is preferable because it is highly transparent and looks similar to an actual inner boundary film.
- Polyvinylidene chloride is also a suitable material from the viewpoint of manufacturing cost.
- the pseudo retina is selected from the group consisting of rubber materials (elastomers) such as silicone rubber, butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, fluororubber, ethylene propylene rubber, nitrile rubber, natural rubber, and combinations thereof.
- rubber materials elastomers
- silicone rubber butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, fluororubber, ethylene propylene rubber, nitrile rubber, natural rubber, and combinations thereof.
- the releasability of the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model described above (approximate to the human eye) (Peeling) can be realized to a high degree. Specifically, it is possible to reproduce a sensation close to the retinal sensation (for example, hardness, elasticity, etc.) grasped when the inner boundary membrane is peeled from the retina of an actual human eye.
- the pseudo retina is made of a material having characteristics similar to those of the actual human retina (for example, hardness, elasticity, etc.).
- the above-described polymer materials are all materials used for medical instruments, pharmaceutical packaging, and the like (for example, catheters, tubes, gloves, hoses, drug containers, blood collection tube seals, syringe seals, etc.). Therefore, it is highly compatible with a living body and is suitable for the implementation of the present invention.
- silicone rubber mainly composed of dimethylpolysiloxane is suitable for the practice of the present invention.
- Such silicone rubber is also used for medical materials such as artificial blood vessels and artificial joints, and surgical instruments, and is a material with high biocompatibility. Moreover, it is excellent from the viewpoints of realizing the characteristics (hardness and the like) of the pseudo retina, moldability, and handleability. Moreover, since such silicone rubber is inexpensive and readily available, it is effective for reducing manufacturing costs.
- At least one surface of the pseudo retina is subjected to a hydrophilic treatment, and the hydrophilic treatment surface is opposed to the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
- the hydrophilic treatment of the pseudo retina improves the adhesion (adhesiveness) between the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane, thus contributing to the realization of the above-mentioned inner boundary membrane peeling model (peeling that approximates the human eye). obtain.
- it is suitable for adjusting the peel strength when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina.
- a material that repels the material constituting the pseudo inner boundary membrane may be included, but by performing the above hydrophilic treatment, the configuration of the pseudo inner boundary membrane on the pseudo inner retina It is possible to reduce the repelling of the component. That is, familiarity between the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane is improved. Therefore, when the inner boundary membrane peeling model is formed by the method of directly forming the pseudo inner boundary membrane on the pseudo retina, the film formation property of the pseudo inner boundary membrane can be improved by performing the hydrophilic treatment. .
- fine particles are dispersed in the pseudo inner boundary membrane, which is based on a laser diffraction / light scattering method.
- the average particle diameter (D 50 ) of the fine particles (typically microbeads) measured by particle size distribution measurement is 40% to 120% of the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film.
- the micro particles By dispersing microbeads as fine particles having the above-mentioned particle diameter in the pseudo inner boundary film, the micro particles (microbeads) can be a break point when breaking the pseudo inner boundary film. As a result, it is possible to realize the characteristics of the simulated inner boundary film (for example, the ease of tearing, the strength, and the elongation of the simulated inner boundary film) similar to the peelability of the human eye. For example, the breaking strength and breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary film can be reduced.
- the tensile force required to break the pseudo inner boundary membrane may change depending on the tensile angle and direction of the pseudo inner boundary membrane (having the direction dependency of the fracture),
- fine particles microbeads
- the direction dependency of the break can be reduced.
- fine particles typically microbeads
- microbeads fine particles dispersed in the pseudo inner boundary film
- This is referred to as “perforation effect of microparticles”
- microparticles (microbeads) that can exert at least one of the effects are recognized as microparticles (microbeads) having perforation effect. I will do it.
- the microbeads constituting the fine particles are 1 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 to 10 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm in the pseudo inner boundary membrane. 3 contained.
- the perforation effect of the microbeads can be exhibited to a high degree.
- the density of the microbeads contained in the pseudo inner boundary film By setting the density of the microbeads contained in the pseudo inner boundary film to 1 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or more, the perforation effect of the microbeads can be exhibited at a high level.
- the density of the microbeads contained in the simulated inner boundary film to 10 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less (for example, 5 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less), the fracture strength and fracture of the simulated inner boundary film The elongation can be kept at an appropriate level without being excessively reduced. That is, by setting the density of the microbeads in the pseudo inner boundary membrane within the above range, the above-described inner boundary membrane peeling model peelability (peeling similar to the human eye) can be highly realized.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model has one or a plurality of marks including a circular shape having a diameter of 1 mm to 10 mm and / or a scale.
- the macular of the human eye has a substantially circular shape with a diameter of about 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm.
- the inner boundary film on the macula is very often peeled off, and the range of about 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter is often peeled depending on symptoms.
- a pseudo inner boundary membrane By attaching a mark including a circular shape (including a perfect circle shape and an elliptical shape) or a scale as described above to an inner boundary membrane peeling model (typically, a pseudo retina and a supporting base material), a pseudo inner boundary membrane is attached. It is possible to accurately grasp the region where the film should be peeled off. Therefore, the circular mark or the like is effective in acquiring a technique for peeling the inner boundary film in an appropriate range. In addition, by giving a plurality of such marks at appropriate intervals, it is possible to repeatedly perform high-level inner boundary film peeling training and the like using one inner boundary film peeling model.
- mode of the inner boundary film peeling model disclosed here is characterized by the said pseudo
- the inner boundary membrane can be colored with a pigment to distinguish the inner boundary membrane from the retina so that the inner boundary membrane can be peeled off reliably and safely. In many situations. Therefore, by coloring the pseudo inner boundary film of the inner boundary peeling model, it becomes possible to perform a technique training for inner boundary film peeling under conditions close to the inner boundary film peeling in an actual human eye.
- the inner boundary film peeling model disclosed here may be an inner boundary film peeling model that satisfies both the following features (1) and (2).
- the fracture strength of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is as follows: The strip-shaped test piece is pulled under the tension condition of 20 mm between chucks and a tensile speed of 12 mm / min; The tensile force (kgf) applied per unit area (mm 2 ) of the cross section perpendicular to the tensile direction of the test piece before tension is defined as tensile stress (kgf / mm 2 ); The tensile stress (kgf / mm 2 ) at the time of breaking is defined as the breaking strength (kgf / mm 2 ); In as measured, it is 0.05kgf / mm 2 ⁇ 1.2kgf / mm 2.
- the fracture elongation (%) of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is as follows: The strip-shaped test piece is pulled until the test piece breaks at a tensile distance of 20 mm and a tensile speed of 12 mm / min until the test piece breaks; and the test piece leads to a break with respect to the chuck distance (mm) before tension.
- the rate of increase (%) in the distance between chucks (mm) at the time of breaking is defined as the elongation at break (%); 0.1% to 5.0% when measured by.
- the pseudo inner boundary film showing the breaking strength of (1) above is broken by pulling with the same (typically the same) force as when the inner boundary film is broken in the actual inner eye peeling. be able to. Therefore, the inner boundary film peeling model provided with such a pseudo inner boundary film is particularly suitable for learning such as formation of a peeling start end in inner boundary film peeling, adjustment of force for pulling the inner boundary film, and evaluation of the procedure.
- the inner boundary film peeling model provided with such a pseudo inner boundary film is particularly suitable for learning the fracture characteristics of the inner boundary film in the inner boundary film peeling and evaluating the technique.
- the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model having such a configuration that is, the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model having (1) breaking strength and (2) breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary membrane in the above range, It can approximate the structure and properties of the boundary membrane. That is, the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator can be an inner boundary membrane peeling model that approximates the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye. . Therefore, when training of inner boundary membrane peeling is performed using such an inner boundary membrane peeling model, the training has the same feeling as if an actual procedure (that is, inner boundary membrane peeling in the human eye) was performed. Obtainable. Therefore, such an inner boundary membrane peeling model can be suitably used for learning the inner boundary membrane peeling technique, evaluating the proficiency level of the surgical technique, and the like.
- the breaking strength of the pseudo inner boundary film (1) can be measured, for example, by the following method.
- a pseudo inner boundary film to be used for measurement is cut into a strip shape having a short side of 8 mm and a long side longer than 20 mm to prepare a test piece.
- the test piece is set in a tensile tester so that the longitudinal direction thereof coincides with the tensile direction and the distance between chucks is 20 mm.
- the tensile tester for example, trade name “AGS-X” manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation or trade name “Tensilon” manufactured by Orientec Co., Ltd. can be used.
- the test piece was pulled under the conditions of 25 ° C.
- the breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary membrane of the above (2) can be measured, for example, by the following method.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model may satisfy the following feature (3).
- the peel strength (N / mm) for peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is as follows: Using a strip-shaped inner boundary membrane exfoliation model as a test piece, the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane are T-shaped exfoliated in the longitudinal direction under an exfoliation condition of 6 mm / min; The average of the peel force (N) measured at a peel length of 15 mm or more excluding from the peel start end to 10 mm and from the peel end end to 5 mm is defined as the average peel force (N); Peel strength (N / mm) is the average peel force (N) required to peel the pseudo inner boundary membrane per unit width (mm) from the pseudo retina; It is 0.001 N / mm to 0.1 N / mm when measured by.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model showing the peeling strength in (3) above is pulled by a force similar to (typically the same as) when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina in the actual human eye,
- the pseudo inner limiting membrane can be peeled off from the pseudo retina. Therefore, the inner boundary film peeling model provided with such a pseudo inner boundary film is particularly suitable for learning such as formation of a peeling start end in inner boundary film peeling, force adjustment for peeling the inner boundary film, evaluation of the technique, and the like.
- the inner boundary membrane detachment model having such a configuration that is, the inner boundary membrane detachment model having a separation strength for detaching the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the above-described range (3) on the pseudo retina, the retina and inner boundary membrane in an actual human eye.
- the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator can be an inner boundary membrane peeling model that approximates the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye. . More preferably, (1) breaking strength and (2) breaking elongation in the above range are combined with (3) peel strength in the above range.
- Such an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model is extremely suitable for use in learning the inner boundary membrane exfoliation technique and evaluating the proficiency level of the surgical technique.
- the peel strength when the pseudo inner boundary membrane is peeled from the pseudo retina (3) above can be measured, for example, by the following method.
- a test piece is prepared by cutting an inner boundary membrane peeling model to be used for measurement into a 20 mm ⁇ 30 mm rectangular shape.
- a peeling start end is formed by peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina by about 5 mm, and the test piece is subjected to the peeling rate of 6 mm / min in a 25 ° C., 50% RH environment.
- the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane are pulled so that the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina are separated in a T-shape along the longitudinal direction from the peeling end, and the tensile force (N), that is, the peeling force (N) is measured.
- the trade name “AGS-X” manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation or the product name “Tensilon” manufactured by Orientec Co., Ltd. can be used for tensioning the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
- the average peel force (N) is calculated from the peel force (N) measured with a peel length of 15 mm excluding from the peel start end to 10 mm and from the peel end end to 5 mm.
- an inner boundary film peeling training apparatus used for inner boundary film peeling training or the like, and an apparatus having the following characteristics. That is, the inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus includes an inner boundary membrane peeling model of any aspect disclosed herein, and an inner boundary membrane peeling model setting unit for setting the inner boundary membrane peeling model.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model set portion includes a fixing portion that fixes the inner boundary membrane peeling model and a main body portion in which an insertion port for inserting a surgical instrument is formed.
- a surgical instrument is inserted from an insertion port (so-called cannula) of a surgical instrument provided on the eyeball, and the inner boundary membrane existing in the deep part of the eyeball is peeled off. Therefore, there is a limitation in the range of motion of the surgical instrument.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus having the above-described configuration, it is possible to implement training in an environment close to that in the case of operating an actual eyeball.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a typical configuration example of an inner boundary film peeling model according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing another configuration example of the inner boundary film peeling model according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing another configuration example of the inner boundary film peeling model according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing another configuration example of the inner boundary film peeling model according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is an optical micrograph of an inner boundary film peeling model (an inner boundary film peeling model including a pseudo inner boundary film containing microbeads) according to an embodiment of the present invention, taken from the simulated inner boundary film side.
- FIG. 6 shows a state in which the pseudo inner boundary membrane is peeled off from the pseudo retina with respect to the inner border membrane peeling model (an inner boundary membrane peeling model including a pseudo inner boundary membrane containing microbeads) according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a photograph taken. In the figure, the area where many white spots are dispersed is the area where the pseudo inner boundary film has not been peeled off (that is, the pseudo inner boundary film is photographed), and there is almost no white spot near the center of the figure (blackish) The visible part) is a region where the pseudo inner boundary membrane is peeled off from the pseudo retina (that is, the pseudo retina is photographed).
- FIG. 7 is a photograph of a support substrate (a support substrate with a mark) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the circular mark in the figure is a mark (typically a mark imitating the macula or a mark indicating the peeling range) used for grasping the peeling range when the inner boundary film is peeled off.
- the straight line in the figure is a mark (scale line) used for grasping the dimension of the peeling range.
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory view schematically showing the configuration of the inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus of the present invention.
- the inner boundary membrane detachment model disclosed here includes a pseudo retina and a pseudo inner boundary membrane laminated on at least one surface of the pseudo retina.
- the shape of the inner boundary membrane peeling model is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a sheet shape, a plate shape, or a chip shape having an appropriate size.
- FIG. 10 A typical configuration example of such an inner boundary film peeling model is schematically shown in FIG.
- This inner boundary membrane peeling model 10 includes a sheet-like pseudo retina 30 and a film-like (sheet-like) pseudo inner boundary membrane 20 laminated on one surface (one surface) thereof.
- the inner boundary membrane detachment model is typically used for an inner boundary membrane detachment technique training for detaching the inner boundary membrane from the retina.
- the model of inner boundary membrane peeling before use ie, before being used for the training of inner boundary membrane peeling, typically during storage
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model is a form in which the other surface of the pseudo retina 30 (the back surface of the surface on which the pseudo inner boundary membrane is laminated) is laminated on the support substrate 40. Also good.
- the pseudo inner boundary film 20 may be formed on each side (both sides) of the pseudo retina 30.
- the pseudo retina 30 is provided on each surface (both sides) of the support base material 40, and the pseudo inner boundary film is further provided on the surface of the pseudo retina 30 (the back side of the surface in contact with the support base material). 20 may be provided.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model 10 having the support substrate 40 is preferable because it is excellent in maintaining the shape. Further, the inner boundary film peeling model 10 having the pseudo inner boundary film 20 on both surfaces is preferable because the area of the pseudo inner boundary film per unit area of the inner boundary film peeling model increases (typically doubles).
- the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane with the human eye. It should be noted that the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner border membrane in the human eye.
- the evaluation can be performed by a sensory test in which a master doctor (that is, a person skilled in the art) learns to peel off the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina.
- the evaluation can be performed by adopting an evaluation method shown in Examples described later.
- it can be evaluated by measuring the breaking strength, breaking elongation, peeling strength, etc. of the inner boundary membrane peeling model.
- the peelability of the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model can be determined, for example, by appropriately selecting the constituent materials constituting the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina, and the molecular weight and molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent materials. It can be adjusted by dispersing fine particles (typically microbeads) in the film. In addition, the above-described peelability can be adjusted by appropriately surface-treating the surface of the pseudo retina facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane (typically hydrophilic treatment).
- Pseudo within the boundary layer as disclosed herein is typically a distance between chucks 20 mm, tensile strength measured at a tensile rate of 12 mm / min condition 0.05 kgf / mm 2 or more (preferably 0.08kgf / mm 2 or more, more preferably 0.1 kgf / mm 2 or higher), and 1.2 kgf / mm 2 or less (preferably 1.0 kgf / mm 2 or less, more preferably 0.8 kgf / mm 2 or less, more preferably 0 .6 kgf / mm 2 or less).
- the breaking strength of the quasi-inner boundary film can be adjusted, for example, by appropriately selecting the constituent material constituting the quasi-inner boundary film and the molecular weight and molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent material. Although details will be described later, the breaking strength of the simulated inner boundary film can also be adjusted by dispersing fine particles (typically, microbeads) in the simulated inner boundary film.
- the pseudo inner boundary film disclosed herein typically has a breaking elongation measured at a distance between chucks of 20 mm and a tensile speed of 12 mm / min of 0.1% or more (preferably 0.3% or more). , More preferably 0.5% or more) and 5.0% or less (preferably 3.0% or less, more preferably 2.0% or less, and further preferably 1.5% or less).
- the breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary film can be adjusted, for example, by appropriately selecting the constituent material constituting the pseudo inner boundary film and the molecular weight or molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent material. As will be described in detail later, the breaking elongation of the simulated inner boundary film can also be adjusted by dispersing fine particles (typically microbeads) in the simulated inner boundary film.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed here typically has a peeling strength of 0.001 N / mm measured at a peeling speed of 6 mm / min and a T-type peeling condition between the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane. It can be above (preferably 0.003 N / mm or more, more preferably 0.005 N or more), 0.1 N / mm or less (preferably 0.05 N / mm or less, more preferably 0.02 N / mm or less).
- the peeling strength when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is selected by appropriately selecting, for example, the constituent materials constituting the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina, and the molecular weight and molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent materials. It can be adjusted by combining. The peel strength can also be adjusted by appropriately surface-treating the surface of the pseudo retina facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane (typically hydrophilic treatment).
- the surface shape of the pseudo inner boundary membrane of the inner boundary membrane peeling model may be a flat surface or a curve simulating the concave surface of the fundus sphere of the human eye. Since the range of the inner boundary membrane to be peeled in the case of the inner boundary membrane peeling by the human eye is narrow (for example, the size of a circle with a diameter of about 3 mm to 5 mm), The present invention can be suitably implemented with any of the boundary peeling models. From the viewpoint of production efficiency and storage, a flat-plate inner boundary membrane peeling model is preferable.
- the thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is not particularly limited, but peelability similar to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling by the human eye (typically gripping ability of the pseudo inner boundary film, breaking strength, breaking elongation, etc.) From the viewpoint of highly reproducing the thickness, the thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is preferably 1 ⁇ m or more (for example, 2 ⁇ m or more, typically 4 ⁇ m or more), and preferably 10 ⁇ m or less (for example, 8 ⁇ m or less, typically 5 ⁇ m or less). preferable.
- the present inventors have found that when the film thickness is increased, the pseudo inner boundary film is easily detached from the pseudo retina, and when the film thickness is decreased, it is difficult to exfoliate the pseudo inner boundary film from the pseudo retina. It became clear by.
- the film thickness of the simulated inner boundary film by adjusting the film thickness of the simulated inner boundary film, the difficulty level when peeling the simulated inner boundary film from the pseudo retina can be changed.
- an inner boundary membrane peeling model having a different thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is provided with a pseudo inner boundary membrane having a thickness of about 6 ⁇ m or more according to the difficulty level when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model is a low difficulty model.
- film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is 3 ⁇ m or more and less than 6 ⁇ m
- the medium difficulty level (general purpose) model and the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is less than 3 ⁇ m.
- the case can be classified as a highly difficult inner boundary membrane peeling model.
- film thickness and “thickness” mean an average film thickness and an average thickness, and preferably 95% or more of the entire region shows the film thickness or thickness shown here. Within the range of.
- an inner boundary membrane peeling model By changing the difficulty level when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane, it is possible to create an inner boundary membrane peeling model according to the skill level of the inner boundary membrane peeling technique (technique) of the operator (for example, a trainee) it can.
- an inner boundary film peeling model (typically, an inner boundary film peeling model having a thicker pseudo inner boundary film) in which peeling of the pseudo inner boundary film is less difficult is technically related to inner boundary film peeling. It can be used more suitably when an unskilled operator (typically a beginner) learns the technique of inner boundary membrane separation.
- an inner boundary film peeling model typically an inner boundary film peeling model with a thinner inner inner film having a medium difficulty level and a high difficulty level.
- the present invention can be suitably used for the purpose of acquiring a more practical technique for peeling the inner boundary film and evaluating the skill level of the technique.
- the inner boundary film peeling model typically the simulated inner
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model with a boundary membrane thickness of approximately 3 ⁇ m or more and less than 6 ⁇ m is suitable for use by surgeons (trainers, doctors) with the widest range of technical proficiency. high.
- the simulated inner boundary membrane of the inner boundary membrane peeling model realizes peelability (typically the above breaking strength, breaking elongation, peeling strength, etc.) similar to the peeling properties of the inner boundary membrane peeling in the human eye described above.
- peelability typically the above breaking strength, breaking elongation, peeling strength, etc.
- it is not particularly limited by the constituent components of the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
- it may be a material containing a thermoplastic resin, a UV curable resin, a thermosetting resin or the like as a main component (for example, a component exceeding 50% by mass in the constituent components of the pseudo inner boundary film).
- Examples of the pseudo inner boundary film include vinyl polymers such as polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, and polyvinyl alcohol, polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polymethylpentene, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, cellophane, and other cellulose polymers. And a polymer material selected from the group consisting of these as a main component.
- a film made of a vinyl polymer or polyolefin used for production of a food packaging film is suitable.
- Polymer materials such as polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene (low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, etc.), polypropylene, polymethylpentene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyvinyl alcohol, cellophane Can be made of a material containing a resin material as a main component. These polymer materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- the pseudo inner boundary film is made of a material containing polyvinylidene chloride.
- the proportion of polyvinylidene chloride as a constituent component of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is preferably more than 50% by mass, more preferably 75% by mass or more, and further preferably 90% by mass or more.
- the constituent component of the pseudo inner boundary membrane may be substantially polyvinylidene chloride.
- vinylidene chloride is a main component (main constituent monomer, main monomer, that is, a component exceeding 50% by mass of the whole monomer constituting the polyvinylidene chloride), and can be copolymerized with this.
- a vinylidene chloride copolymer (vinylidene chloride copolymer) which is a copolymer with a monomer is preferable.
- it may be a vinylidene chloride homopolymer (vinylidene chloride homopolymer) in which the monomer constituting polyvinylidene chloride is only vinylidene chloride.
- Examples of the monomer that can be copolymerized with vinylidene chloride include, for example, vinyl chloride; acrylic acid esters such as methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; and methacrylates such as methyl methacrylate and butyl methacrylate. Acrylic acid ester, acrylonitrile, etc. are mentioned.
- vinyl chloride, methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate are preferable. Only one monomer may be copolymerized with vinylidene chloride, or two or more monomers may be used.
- the proportion of vinylidene chloride in the monomer (monomer) constituting the vinylidene chloride copolymer is, for example, preferably 70% by mass or more and 98% by mass or less, and more preferably 80% by mass or more and 97% by mass or less. More preferred.
- a vinylidene chloride copolymer in which the proportion of vinylidene chloride is within such a range is suitable for the practice of the present invention because of its high film formability when forming a pseudo inner boundary film.
- the vinylidene chloride copolymer can be synthesized by a technique such as an emulsion polymerization method, a solution polymerization method, or a suspension polymerization method.
- the weight average molecular weight of the vinylidene chloride copolymer is not particularly limited, but is 4 ⁇ 10 4 or more and 18 ⁇ 10 4 or less (preferably 6 ⁇ 10 4 or more and 16 ⁇ 10 4 or less, more preferably 8 ⁇ 10 4 or more and 14 ⁇ or less. 10 4 or less).
- the weight average molecular weight can be measured, for example, by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).
- the vinylidene chloride copolymer includes a heat stabilizer, a plasticizer, a lubricant, an antioxidant, a dispersion aid, a filler, an ultraviolet absorber, a surfactant, other stabilizers, a pH adjuster, a colorant ( Various additives such as dyes and pigments may be included as necessary.
- FIG. 5 shows an optical micrograph of an inner boundary membrane peeling model including a simulated inner boundary membrane containing microbeads taken from the simulated inner boundary membrane side.
- microbeads are grasped as black spots.
- FIG. 6 shows a photograph of an inner boundary membrane peeling model having a pseudo inner boundary membrane containing microbeads peeled off from the pseudo retina. In FIG. 6, microbeads are grasped as white spots.
- FIG. 5 shows an optical micrograph of an inner boundary membrane peeling model including a simulated inner boundary membrane containing microbeads taken from the simulated inner boundary membrane side.
- microbeads are grasped as black spots.
- FIG. 6 shows a photograph of an inner boundary membrane peeling model having a pseudo inner boundary membrane containing microbeads peeled off from the pseudo retina.
- microbeads are grasped as white spots.
- the average particle diameter (M D50 ) of the fine particles can be 40% or more and 120% or less of the average film thickness (Lt) of the pseudo inner boundary film.
- the fine particles (microbeads) can preferably act as break points (that is, the perforation effect can be effectively exhibited).
- MD50 is 40% or more (preferably 50% or more, more preferably 85% or more, more preferably 90% or more) of the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film 100% or less (preferably 99% or less, more preferably May be 98% or less).
- MD 50 is larger than the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film (that is, larger than 100% of the film thickness, preferably 101% or more, more preferably 102% or more, and further preferably 105% or more) 120% Or less (preferably 115% or less, more preferably 110% or less).
- the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film and the average particle diameter (M D50 ) of the fine particles (microbeads) may be the same.
- the pseudo inner boundary film in which the average particle size of the fine particles (typically microbeads) is smaller than the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film can increase the surface smoothness. As a result, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity that is felt when an insulator or the like is unnaturally caught on a convex surface derived from fine particles (microbeads) when the pseudo inner boundary film is gripped using the insulator or the like. In the pseudo inner boundary film in which the average particle diameter of the fine particles (microbeads) is larger than the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film, the perforation effect of the microparticles (microbeads) is exhibited at a high level. A pseudo inner boundary film in which the average particle size of the microparticles (microbeads) is the same as the film thickness is preferable because both the effect of eliminating the sense of incongruity and the perforation effect can be achieved at a high level.
- average particle size means a particle corresponding to a cumulative frequency of 50% by volume from the fine particle side in a volume-based particle size distribution measured by particle size distribution measurement based on a general laser diffraction / light scattering method.
- the shape of the fine particles is not particularly limited, and may be a true sphere, an ellipsoid, a hollow, a bowl, or the like.
- spherical fine particles are particularly suitable for practicing the present invention because they are easily dispersed uniformly in the quasi-inner boundary film and exhibit a high effect as a breaking point.
- the number of fine particles (typically microbeads) dispersed in the unit volume of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is, for example, 1 ⁇ 10 8 particles / cm 3 or more (preferably 2 ⁇ 10 8 particles / cm 3 or more), 10 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less (preferably 8 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less, more preferably 5 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less).
- the material of the fine particles is not particularly limited.
- polystyrene low density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride.
- an arbitrary material typically, the above material
- the like may be used as a core, and the surface thereof may be covered with another material (the above material) or the like.
- the fine particles (microbeads) may be appropriately subjected to surface treatment (for example, hydrophilic treatment or functional group treatment).
- the pseudo inner boundary film is transparent (preferably transparent). Specifically, it is preferable that the color or mark under the pseudo inner boundary film is more transparent than visible.
- the pseudo inner boundary membrane when observing the inner boundary membrane peeling model from the pseudo inner boundary membrane side, the pseudo retina under the inner boundary membrane can be visually recognized, so that it is close to the actual inner boundary membrane of the human eye It becomes.
- such a pseudo inner boundary membrane is suitable for exerting the effect of an inner boundary membrane peeling model in which a pseudo retina or the like is marked.
- the pseudo inner boundary film is colored. Since such a pseudo inner boundary membrane can be easily distinguished from the pseudo retina, it is easy to confirm the separation of the pseudo inner border membrane from the pseudo retina. It should be noted that a technique for peeling the inner boundary film after staining the inner boundary film with a dye or the like is also known for peeling the inner boundary film in an actual human eye.
- the coloring of the pseudo inner boundary film can be performed, for example, by adding an appropriate colorant (dye, pigment) to the pseudo inner boundary film.
- an appropriate colorant die, pigment
- a method of mixing (dispersing) a colorant in the constituent material of the simulated inner boundary film in advance and molding the simulated inner boundary film using the constituent material can be mentioned.
- a coloring agent may be applied (for example, applied) on the pseudo inner boundary film after molding.
- the colorant (dye, pigment) used for coloring the pseudo inner boundary film is known to be used for coloring the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film (typically, the above polymer material).
- the colorant typically, the above polymer material
- conventionally known ones can be used as appropriate.
- pigments for example, azo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, anthraquinone pigments, etc.
- colorants when the above-described polymer is colored.
- any method known in the art can be used as long as it can create a pseudo inner boundary film having a peelability similar to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling in the human eye.
- a method hereinafter referred to as a direct method
- a liquid composition for forming a quasi-inner boundary film containing a constituent component of the quasi-inner boundary film is directly applied (typically applied) onto the pseudo retina and then cured (hereinafter referred to as a direct method). It is done.
- a pseudo inner boundary film produced by a general film (sheet) formation method for example, extrusion molding method, inflation molding method, etc.
- sheet for example, extrusion molding method, inflation molding method, etc.
- the direct method is preferable.
- the liquid composition for forming the quasi-inner boundary film is, for example, a main component of the quasi-inner boundary film (typically, the above-described polymer material such as a polyvinylidene chloride copolymer). It can be dissolved in a solvent (such as an organic solvent or water), or can be one in which the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film is dispersed in an appropriate solvent (for example, an emulsion). Alternatively, a liquid composition for forming a pseudo inner boundary film may be prepared by heating and melting constituent components of the pseudo inner boundary film.
- a main component of the quasi-inner boundary film typically, the above-described polymer material such as a polyvinylidene chloride copolymer. It can be dissolved in a solvent (such as an organic solvent or water), or can be one in which the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film is dispersed in an appropriate solvent (for example, an emulsion).
- a liquid composition for forming a pseudo inner boundary film may be prepared by heating
- the insoluble components When components (insoluble components) that are not soluble in the solvent constituting the simulated inner boundary membrane composition, such as fine particles (microbeads) or pigments, are used as the constituent components of the simulated inner boundary membrane, the insoluble components are conventionally known. In this way, it is preferable that the liquid composition for forming the quasi-inner boundary film is uniformly dispersed and used.
- a composition for forming a pseudo inner boundary film by a method such as a method of mixing the above insoluble components using a stirrer (for example, a propeller stirrer) or the like into a composition for forming a pseudo inner boundary film before the formation of the pseudo inner boundary film, or a method such as emulsification Examples thereof include a method of dispersing the insoluble component in a product.
- fine particles are added to a commercially available emulsion in which the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film is stably dispersed in water (for example, a vinylidene chloride copolymer emulsion).
- the liquid composition for quasi-inner boundary film composition can be prepared by mixing.
- a commercially available vinylidene chloride copolymer emulsion the brand name "Saran latex (trademark)" by Asahi Kasei Chemicals Co., Ltd. etc. are mentioned, for example.
- the application of the composition for forming the pseudo inner boundary film can be performed using, for example, a spin coater, spray coater, gravure coater, capillary coater (a coating apparatus using a capillary phenomenon), or the like. it can.
- the coating using a spin coater that is, the spin coating method
- the curing treatment may be one or more treatments selected from drying (heating), cooling, crosslinking, aging, additional copolymerization reaction, and the like.
- a process that only dries a composition for forming a simulated inner boundary film containing a solvent such as a heat treatment
- a process that only cools (solidifies) a composition for forming a simulated inner boundary film in a heated and melted state can be included in the curing treatment here.
- a liquid composition for forming a quasi-inner boundary film in which the main component of the quasi-inner boundary film is dissolved or dispersed in an appropriate solvent is directly applied onto the pseudo retina and heated.
- a pseudo inner boundary film can be formed on the pseudo retina.
- the drying temperature can be about 40 ° C. to 150 ° C., for example.
- an aging treatment in which the temperature is maintained at about 35 ° C. to 60 ° C. (for example, 40 ° C. to 50 ° C.) may be performed.
- the aging time can be appropriately selected depending on the material used and the purpose of aging, and can be, for example, about 12 to 120 hours (typically 24 to 90 hours, preferably 36 to 60 hours). .
- the crystallinity of the copolymer is adjusted (typically high crystallization) by performing the aging treatment. Can do.
- the crystallinity (high crystallization) of the vinylidene chloride copolymer by aging treatment, the fracture strength and elongation at break of the pseudo inner boundary film containing the highly crystalline vinylidene chloride copolymer are lowered. be able to.
- the pseudo retina is not particularly limited as long as it realizes peelability (typically, the above-mentioned breaking strength, breaking elongation, peeling strength, etc.) similar to the peeling property of the inner boundary membrane peeling in the human eye.
- the pseudo retina may be a single layer or a laminated structure of two or more layers.
- the thickness of the pseudo retina is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate from the viewpoints of productivity, cost, storage stability, and the like.
- the thickness of the pseudo retina (the thickness in the case of a single layer structure, the thickness of the layer facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane in the case of a laminated structure) is 10 ⁇ m or more (for example, 50 ⁇ m or more), 1000 ⁇ m or less (for example, 500 ⁇ m or less) , Typically 100 ⁇ m or less).
- the material of the pseudo retina used for the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model is not particularly limited.
- elastomer silicon rubber, natural rubber, etc.
- metal aluminum, etc.
- synthetic resin is the main component (in the constituent components of the pseudo retina).
- the component may be included as a component exceeding 50% by mass).
- a material containing an elastic material typically an elastomer
- a main component can be suitably used because it easily achieves a peelability that is close to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling in the actual human eye. .
- the pseudo retina can be made of a material mainly composed of a polymer material such as silicone rubber, butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, fluorine rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, nitrile rubber, natural rubber, and the like. Such polymer materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- a polymer material such as silicone rubber, butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, fluorine rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, nitrile rubber, natural rubber, and the like.
- Such polymer materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- the pseudo retina is made of a material containing silicone rubber.
- the proportion of the silicone rubber in the constituent components of the pseudo retina is preferably more than 50% by mass (that is, the main component), more preferably 75% by mass or more, and 90% by mass or more. Further preferred.
- the constituent component of the pseudo retina may be substantially silicone rubber.
- a pseudo retina in which the surface facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane is made of the above-described polymer material (preferably silicone rubber) as a main component is preferable.
- a pseudo retina in which a surface facing the pseudo inner boundary film is made of the polymer material (preferably silicone rubber) is preferable.
- the silicone rubber is not particularly limited as long as it is a polysiloxane having a crosslinked structure and rubber-like properties. Usually, silicone rubber is produced by crosslinking polysiloxane.
- the polysiloxane may be linear, branched or cyclic. One of these polysiloxanes may be used alone, or two or more may be used in combination.
- silicone rubber for example, a dimethyl silicone rubber composed of polydimethylsiloxane (typically both end-modified polydimethylsiloxane) in which all side chains of polysiloxane, which is a main component of silicone rubber, are methyl groups is used. Can do.
- one or more methyl groups in the side chain of the polydimethylsiloxane are alkenyl groups such as vinyl groups, fluoroalkyl groups such as fluoro groups and trifluoromethyl groups, alkyl groups such as ethyl groups, and / or phenyls. Silicone rubber substituted with an aryl group such as a group may be used.
- vinyl methyl silicone rubber in which one or more methyl groups in the side chain of polydimethylsiloxane are substituted with vinyl groups
- phenylmethyl silicone rubber substituted with phenyl groups vinyl groups and phenyl groups.
- examples thereof include substituted phenylvinylmethyl silicone rubber, fluorosilicone rubber substituted with a trifluoropropyl group, and the like. These silicone rubbers may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- Polydimethylsiloxane whose side chains are all methyl groups, is used as an intraocular filling material and gastrointestinal gas-releasing agent in retinal detachment surgery, and is a highly biocompatible substance. Therefore, a silicone rubber crosslinked with polydimethylsiloxane (typically both end-modified polydimethylsiloxane) as the main component, that is, polydimethylsiloxane exceeds 50% by mass of the polysiloxane constituting the silicone rubber (preferably Silicone rubber is preferred (75% by mass or more, more preferably 85% by mass or more, and still more preferably 95% by mass or more).
- a silicone rubber in which the polysiloxane constituting the silicone rubber is substantially polydimethylsiloxane (typically both end-modified polydimethylsiloxane), that is, dimethyl silicone rubber is suitable for the practice of the present invention.
- Silicone rubber can be classified in various ways according to curing conditions, curing reaction mode, and the like.
- the silicone rubber used for the pseudo retina is a thermosetting silicone rubber that cures (or accelerates curing) by applying heat, ionizing radiation (ultraviolet rays, ⁇ rays, ⁇ rays, ⁇ rays, neutron rays, Ionizing radiation curable silicone rubber (typically UV curable silicone rubber) that cures when irradiated with electron beam, etc., or heat / ionizing radiation curable that cures by applying either heat or ionizing radiation
- silicone rubber moisture curable silicone rubber (typically condensation-reactive silicone rubber) in which a curing reaction (typically a condensation reaction) proceeds by reacting with moisture in the air, and the like can be used.
- thermosetting silicone rubber may be used alone or in combination of two or more. From the viewpoints of economy and productivity, thermosetting silicone rubber, ultraviolet curable silicone rubber, or heat / ultraviolet curable silicone rubber is preferable. In particular, thermosetting silicone rubber is preferable from the viewpoint of simplicity of an apparatus used for forming the pseudo retina.
- thermosetting silicone rubber is a heat addition reaction curable silicone rubber that is cured by crosslinking by an addition reaction.
- the curing temperature of the heat addition reaction curable silicone rubber is not particularly limited, and may be either a room temperature curable silicone rubber that cures at room temperature or a heat curable silicone rubber that cures by heating. From the viewpoint of easy management of the curing rate (curing time) and improvement in productivity, a heat-curable silicone rubber that undergoes an addition reaction by heating is preferable.
- a thermosetting silicone rubber having a curing temperature of about 80 ° C. to 180 ° C. for example, 90 ° C. to 160 ° C.
- a catalyst for advancing the crosslinking reaction can be added to the above heat addition reaction curable silicone rubber.
- a catalyst include platinum-based catalysts such as platinum fine particles, chloroplatinic acid and derivatives thereof.
- the amount of the catalyst to be added is not particularly limited, but can be, for example, about 0.1 to 10,000 ppm (more preferably 1 to 100 ppm) in terms of platinum weight with respect to polysiloxane constituting the silicone rubber.
- the silicone rubber used for the pseudo retina may be blended with an inorganic filler for the purpose of adjusting the hardness (hardness) of the silicone rubber, improving the weather resistance, or as an extender.
- an inorganic filler for the purpose of adjusting the hardness (hardness) of the silicone rubber, improving the weather resistance, or as an extender.
- an inorganic filler By adjusting the blending amount of such an inorganic filler, it is possible to adjust the silicone rubber to an appropriate hardness (typically the same hardness as the retina of the human eye).
- various fillers known to be used for silicone rubber can be used, and examples thereof include powders such as fumed silica, precipitated silica, diatomaceous earth, quartz, and clay.
- the silicone rubber used for the pseudo retina includes, for example, a catalyst, a filler, an antioxidant, an ultraviolet absorber, a plasticizer, a colorant (dye, pigment), if necessary.
- Other known additives such as reaction aids and reaction inhibitors can be added as appropriate.
- the addition amount of a catalyst, a filler, a plasticizer, etc. the hardness etc. of silicone rubber can be adjusted suitably.
- silicone rubber those prepared by appropriately mixing or obtaining the above-mentioned components, or commercially available products containing the above-described components can be used.
- a conventionally known method suitable for the material to be used can be employed.
- a liquid containing constituent components of the pseudo retina is provided on the support base material.
- the pseudo retina can be formed by directly applying (typically applying) the composition for forming a pseudo retina, followed by curing.
- the composition for forming a pseudo retinal can be applied onto a support substrate using a gravure coater, roll coater, die coater, spin coater, spray coater or the like.
- the coating using a spin coater (that is, the spin coating method) can form a thin film having a uniform film thickness with high accuracy and is excellent in workability, and thus is preferable for the implementation of the present invention.
- mold by the general film (sheet
- molding method (For example, extrusion molding method or inflation molding method), for example using the material which contains the said polymeric material as a main component.
- molding method for example, extrusion molding method or inflation molding method
- molding method for example using the material which contains the said polymeric material as a main component.
- molding method for example, extrusion molding method or inflation molding method
- Such a method is suitable for forming a pseudo retina in an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model having no support base material.
- the curing treatment may be one or more treatments selected from drying (heating), cooling, crosslinking, aging, additional copolymerization reaction, and the like.
- it includes a treatment (such as heat treatment) for simply drying the composition for forming a pseudo retina containing a solvent, heating as a crosslinking reaction, UV irradiation, or the like.
- the surface of the pseudo retina facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane is subjected to a hydrophilic treatment.
- a hydrophilic treatment By performing such a hydrophilic treatment, it is possible to adjust the peelability (typically, the above-mentioned peel strength, etc.) that is close to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling by the human eye.
- some of the above-described polymeric materials (particularly silicone rubber) as the main component have high hydrophobicity (water repellency).
- the formability may decrease.
- the formability of the pseudo inner boundary film on the pseudo retina can be improved.
- the hydrophilic treatment can exert a high effect when the pseudo inner boundary film is formed on the pseudo inner boundary film by a direct method.
- plasma treatment, etching treatment, surfactant application, hydrophilic resin application (coat), inorganic coating agent (for example, alkali silicate) application, photocatalyst (titanium oxide) were used.
- Surface treatment etc. are mentioned.
- the plasma treatment is a dry treatment, it is preferable because it is less affected by a chemical agent (hydrophilic treatment agent) and the like and can exhibit a high hydrophilic treatment effect.
- Plasma treatment is a treatment method frequently used in the hydrophilic treatment of medical instruments such as contact lenses, and can be suitably employed in the practice of the present invention.
- the plasma treatment method can be performed by a conventionally known method.
- atmospheric pressure plasma normal pressure plasma
- low temperature plasma processing low temperature plasma processing, and the like can be given.
- a conventionally known gas can be used, and the gas can be appropriately selected from the characteristics of the material used for the pseudo retina, the combination of the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary film, and the like.
- oxygen, argon, nitrogen, hydrogen, or a mixed gas thereof can be used.
- oxygen gas can be used.
- a plate-like base material having an appropriate strength can be appropriately selected and used.
- the material of the substrate is not particularly limited.
- a substrate formed of metal, glass, resin, ceramic, paper or the like can be used.
- Such a supporting substrate may be a single layer or a laminated structure of two or more layers. Further, surface treatment such as hydrophilic treatment may be performed.
- the thickness of the support substrate is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, it can be 0.25 mm or more and 0.35 mm or less.
- an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model (typically, a pseudo retina or a supporting base material) according to a preferred embodiment of the technology disclosed herein is a circular shape having a diameter of 1 mm to 10 mm (preferably 2 to 8 mm, for example, 6 mm) ( One or a plurality of marks such as a perfect circle shape and an elliptical shape) and / or a scale (including a straight line) are provided.
- the macular of the human eye has a substantially circular shape with a diameter of about 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm.
- the inner boundary film on the macula is very often peeled off, and the range of about 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter is often peeled depending on symptoms.
- the color of the mark is not particularly limited, but a color that allows the mark to be visually recognized when the inner boundary film peeling model is observed from the pseudo inner boundary film side is preferable. In particular, dark yellow is preferable because it approximates the color of the macular of the human eye, and visibility close to that of actual surgery can be obtained.
- the above mark may be attached to any of the pseudo inner boundary film, the pseudo retina, and the supporting substrate as long as the mark can be visually recognized when the inner boundary film peeling model is observed from the pseudo inner boundary film side.
- a model attached to a pseudo retina or a supporting substrate is preferable.
- it can be attached to the opposite surface of the pseudo retina to the pseudo inner boundary membrane, the back surface of the opposite surface (the surface that does not face the inner boundary membrane), the opposite surface of the support base material to the pseudo retina, or the back surface of the opposite surface.
- a pseudo retina having a laminated structure it may be attached to either the outermost layer or the inner layer.
- the hydrophilic treatment is performed on the pseudo retina, it is easy to apply the mark by the hydrophilic treatment. Therefore, it is preferable to apply the hydrophilic treatment surface of the pseudo retina (that is, the surface facing the pseudo inner boundary film). is there.
- the method for giving the mark is not particularly limited. If it is applied on the retina, it can be printed by, for example, a silk screen method or an ink jet method.
- the colorant (ink) used for such printing is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected from conventionally known dyes and pigments.
- the said mark is provided on a support base material, it can provide by sputtering etc., for example.
- a film forming material for sputtering is not particularly limited, and for example, chromium, copper, titanium, silver, platinum, gold, or the like can be used.
- FIG. 7 shows a photograph of a glass support substrate provided with a mark by chromium sputtering.
- an inner boundary film peeling training including the inner boundary film peeling model 10 and the inner boundary film peeling model set unit 110 as schematically shown in FIG.
- An apparatus 100 is provided.
- the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model set unit 110 includes a main body (model) in which a fixing unit 120 for fixing the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model 10 and an insertion port 131 for inserting a surgical instrument 133 are formed.
- Set body portion 130 The shape of the model set main body 130 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a box shape, a cylindrical shape, a spherical shape, or the like.
- a shape simulating an eyeball for example, a spherical shape or a hemispherical shape
- a shape simulating an eyeball for example, a spherical shape or a hemispherical shape
- the inner boundary film peeling training apparatus 100 of the present invention will be described in detail by taking an apparatus having a spherical model set main body 130 shown in FIG. 8 as an example.
- the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model 10 in the fixing part 120 attached to the model set main body 130 may be fixed in a non-detachable state by bonding or the like, or fixed in a removable state by a clip or the like. May be. Since the used inner boundary membrane peeling model 10 can be replaced and the inner boundary membrane peeling model 10 can be repeatedly trained with one training apparatus 100, the inner boundary membrane peeling model 10 is fixed in a state where it can be removed from the fixing portion 120. It is preferable to do.
- the shape of the fixing part 120 is not particularly limited as long as the inner boundary film peeling model can be fixed without moving (without shifting) during the training of inner boundary film peeling. For example, as shown in FIG.
- the shape or the like having a protrusion for inserting and fixing the hole (or recess) may be used. Good.
- the shape which combined these shapes shape provided with the clip, the recessed part, the convex part, etc.
- the shape of the insertion port 131 for inserting the surgical instrument 133 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a circular shape.
- the size of the insertion port 131 can be appropriately set depending on the surgical instrument 133 used for training, and the surgical instrument 133 can be inserted and preferably as small as possible.
- the insertion port 131 can have a circular shape with a diameter of about 0.4 to 1.5 mm, preferably about 0.5 to 1.1 mm. Specifically, when a 20 G (outer diameter 0.9 mm) instrument is used, the inner diameter of the insertion port 131 is about 0.9 mm, and when a 23 G (outer diameter 0.65 mm) instrument is used, the inner diameter of the insertion port 131 is set.
- the insertion port 131 can be set to about 0.65 mm and the inner diameter of the insertion port 131 can be set to about 0.5 mm.
- the insertion port 131 having such a shape can be formed, for example, by providing a through hole at an appropriate location of the model set main body 130.
- a member typically a cannula or a cannula used for forming an insertion port into which a surgical instrument is inserted in actual inner boundary membrane peeling can be used.
- the insertion port 131 is a pseudo inner boundary film of an inner boundary film peeling model fixed to the fixing portion 120 (in the case of an inner boundary film peeling model having a pseudo inner boundary film on both surfaces, a pseudo inner boundary film on a peeling side)
- the distance from the surface (typically the peeled portion) to the insertion port 131 can be set to be 11.5 mm or more (preferably 16 mm or more) and 30 mm or less (preferably 26 mm or less).
- the mode in which the insertion port 131 is disposed on a sphere having a diameter of 16 mm or more and 30 mm or less that is in contact with the peeled portion of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is suitable for the implementation of the present invention.
- the insertion port 131 is disposed on the hemisphere on the counter electrode (B pole 135) side when the point where the sphere on which the insertion port 131 is disposed contacts the pseudo inner boundary film 20 is one pole (A pole 134).
- the embodiment is preferred.
- the diameter of the eyeball is about 25 mm for adults (about 16.5 mm for newborns).
- a surgical instrument insertion port 131 (typically a cannula or cannula) provided on the human eye in actual surgery by setting the distance from the pseudo inner boundary membrane surface to the insertion port 131 and the arrangement of the insertion port 131 as described above. The sensation of performing an operation through the computer can be highly reproduced.
- the insertion port 131 is formed in the hollow and spherical model set main body 130, and one point (A pole 134) of the main body 130 is the surface of the pseudo inner boundary membrane 20.
- a pole 134 of the main body 130 is the surface of the pseudo inner boundary membrane 20.
- the peeling port 136 may be, for example, a circular hole having a diameter of 5 mm or more and a diameter of the equatorial plane of the model set main body.
- the peeling port 136 can be provided in parallel with the pseudo inner boundary film.
- the diameter of the peeling port 136 is the same as the diameter of the equatorial plane of the model set main body 130, that is, the model set main body 130 is a hemisphere, and the peeling port 136 is a pseudo inner boundary membrane. 10 shows an aspect of being provided so as to be in parallel with 10.
- the model set main body 130 can be arranged (fixed) at a desired position using an appropriate support member 140.
- the number of insertion openings 131 provided in the model set main body 130 can be appropriately set depending on the number of surgical instruments 133 to be used. For example, two, three, or four or more (typical) per model set main body 130 (typical). 3).
- the model set main body 130 of the inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus 100 may be provided with a viewing portion 137 for visually recognizing the inner boundary membrane peeling training.
- the viewing portion 137 can be provided so as to be parallel to the pseudo inner boundary film.
- an opening is provided in the upper part (typically, the B pole 135) of the model set main body 130 provided on the fixed part 120, or the part is formed by a transparent member.
- the peeping portion 137 can be formed.
- the viewing portion 137 preferably has a circular shape having a diameter of 7 mm or more (for example, 8 mm or more) and 12 mm or less (for example, 11 mm or less).
- it can be a circular shape having a diameter of 9 mm. Since the diameter of the lens of the human eye (typically an adult eye) is about 9 mm, it is possible to secure (limit) the visual field close to the actual inner boundary membrane separation by making the peeping portion into the shape described above. it can.
- PDMS-1 is a product name “DOW CORNING TORAY SILPOT 184 W / C” manufactured by Toray Dow Corning Co., Ltd. as a silicone rubber material mainly composed of polydimethylsiloxane. Rubber) and a silicone rubber (silicone rubber paint) in which a curing catalyst is mixed at a ratio of 1 part by mass with respect to 10 parts by mass of the main agent.
- PDMS-2 means a silicone rubber (silicone rubber paint) in which the same silicone rubber material as that of PDMS-1 is used and a curing catalyst is mixed at a ratio of 1 part by mass with respect to 30 parts by mass of the main agent.
- PVDC-1 is a polyvinylidene chloride emulsion mainly composed of polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC emulsion), a trade name “Saran Latex (registered trademark) L549B” (a vinylidene chloride copolymer) manufactured by Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation. Emulsion).
- PVDC-2 is a polyvinylidene chloride emulsion (PVDC emulsion) having a main component of polyvinylidene chloride, a trade name “Saran Latex (registered trademark) L509” (vinylidene chloride copolymer) manufactured by Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation. Emulsion).
- “+” In the “aging” column indicates that the aging process described later has been performed, and “ ⁇ ” indicates that the aging process has not been performed.
- “+” In the “microbeads” column indicates that microbeads are included as fine particles in the simulated inner boundary membrane, and “ ⁇ ” indicates that microbeads are not included in the simulated inner boundary membrane.
- the “film thickness ( ⁇ m) of the simulated inner boundary film” in the table indicates the simulated inner boundary after the aging process (when the aging process is not performed, after the simulated inner boundary film is dried or cured). It is the average film thickness of the film.
- a method for producing the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 1 will be described.
- a glass plate having a thickness of 0.25 mm was prepared as a supporting substrate.
- the pseudo retina which consists of silicone rubber which has polydimethylsiloxane as a main component was formed in one side of this support base material as follows.
- the “PDMS-1” that is, silicone rubber paint
- the glass plate coated with the silicone rubber paint was heated on a hot plate at 90 ° C. for about 10 minutes to dry and cure the silicone rubber.
- the average thickness of the pseudo retina was 90 ⁇ m.
- the surface of the pseudo retina formed as described above was subjected to a hydrophilic treatment by plasma treatment using oxygen gas.
- plasma treatment was performed for 5 minutes under the following conditions using an LF plasma cleaner “CUTE 1MP / R” manufactured by FEMTO Science.
- Output 100W Gas (air) flow rate: 0.169 Pa ⁇ m 3 / sec (100 sccm) Degree of vacuum: 666.61 Pa (500 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 2 Torr)
- PVDC-1 that is, PVDC emulsion
- rotation speed 4500 rpm
- rotation time 3 seconds
- the said PVDC emulsion coating amount was dried by heating on a 145 degreeC hotplate for 1 minute.
- the average thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film was 3 ⁇ m.
- An inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 2 was created in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the pseudo inner boundary membrane was formed using a PVDC emulsion in which microbeads were dispersed.
- a PVDC emulsion in which microbeads were dispersed.
- microbeads a trade name “Duke Standard A4203” manufactured by Thermo Scientific was used.
- Such microbeads are polystyrene beads having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m.
- the microbeads were mixed in the PVDC emulsion so that the microbeads were dispersed at a density of 5.0 ⁇ 10 8 pieces / cm 3 in the pseudo inner boundary membrane after drying.
- a plate having a pseudo retina on one side of the supporting base material and a pseudo inner boundary membrane on the surface of the pseudo retina was produced using the same material and process as those of the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model according to Example 1. Further, the plate was subjected to an aging treatment under the condition of being left in a constant temperature bath at 40 ° C. for 4 days, and an inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 3 was created.
- Example 4 except that a pseudo inner boundary film having an average film thickness after aging of 7.5 ⁇ m was formed by changing the conditions for spin-coating the PVDC emulsion in which microbeads were dispersed to a rotation speed of 1000 rpm and a rotation time of 3 seconds. Similarly, an inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 5 was created.
- An inner boundary membrane exfoliation model according to Example 6 was produced in the same manner as in Example 4 except that the above “PDMS-2” was used as a material for forming the pseudo retina.
- An inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Examples 7 to 10 was produced in the same manner as in Examples 1 to 4, except that the above “PVDC-2” was used as a material for forming the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
- Example 11 An inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 11 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the material was spin-coated under the conditions of a rotation speed of 4000 rpm and a rotation time of 3 seconds.
- the material for forming the pseudo retina As the material for forming the pseudo retina, the above-mentioned “human skin (registered trademark) gel (product number: hardness 5)” (material having polyurethane as a main component) is used, and the pseudo retina forming material is rotated at 1000 rpm and the rotation time is 30 seconds.
- An inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 13 was produced in the same manner as in Example 12 except that spin coating was performed under the conditions described above.
- a silicon wafer made by Matsuzaki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (CZ method, crystal axis ⁇ 100>, thickness 525 ⁇ 25 ⁇ m, resistivity 1 to 20 ⁇ cm, finish: single side
- An inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 14 was produced in the same manner as Example 12 except that Mirror / Etched) was used.
- An inner boundary membrane exfoliation model according to Example 15 was produced in the same manner as Example 12 except that the pseudo retina was formed of agarose gel by the following method.
- the pseudo retina formed by the agarose gel was prepared by the following method. First, agarose powder (Agarose 36GU) manufactured by Funakoshi Co., Ltd. was stirred in water (typically ion-exchanged water) and then heated to prepare an agarose solution in which the agarose powder was dissolved. The agarose solution was spin-coated on a glass substrate under the conditions of a rotation speed of 1000 rpm and a rotation time of 30 seconds, and then cured by cooling to form a pseudo retina formed by an agarose gel. At this time, it set so that the density
- Example 12 except that the plasma treatment was directly performed on the surface of the glass serving as the support substrate in the same manner as in Example 1 above, and a pseudo inner boundary film was formed on the plasma treatment surface using the glass as a pseudo retina. Similarly, an inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 16 was produced.
- doctor A and B show a photograph of the inner limiting membrane peeling model according to Example 3 when the pseudo inner limiting membrane is peeled from the pseudo retina.
- doctors A and B are both ophthalmologists at the University of Tokyo Medical Hospital, who are highly skilled in the technique of exfoliating the inner limiting membrane (typically In particular, it is an ophthalmologist who has experienced 10 or more cases of endocardial surgery.
- the peel test was evaluated based on the following criteria. ⁇ : Very close to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane of the human eye ⁇ : Similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane of the human eye ⁇ : When peeling the inner boundary membrane of the human eye It is judged that the inner boundary membrane peeling model evaluated in the above ⁇ and ⁇ is suitable for use for the purpose of training the inner boundary membrane peeling or evaluating the proficiency level of the technique. This is an inner boundary membrane peeling model.
- the evaluation of the peelability (result of the sensory test) of the inner boundary membrane peel model according to each example made by each doctor (tester) is shown in the “Removability” column of Table 1.
- each of the models 3-6, 9 and 10 has an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model in which both the test performer (ophthalmologist) exfoliates when the inner limiting membrane of the human eye is exfoliated.
- This is an inner boundary film peeling model determined to have an approximate peelability, which is a suitable example as an embodiment of the present invention.
- these inner boundary membrane peeling models were evaluated by the test operator as being suitable for use for the purpose of, for example, training of inner boundary membrane peeling and evaluation of proficiency of techniques.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Examples 4 and 5 is judged to have a peelability very close to the peelability when the test practitioner (ophthalmologist) peels the inner boundary membrane of the human eye.
- an inner boundary membrane peeling model was evaluated by a test operator as an inner boundary membrane peeling model that is extremely suitable for use for the purpose of, for example, technique training of inner boundary film peeling and evaluation of proficiency level of techniques.
- at least one of the testers (in this case, two people) of the inner boundary membrane detachment model according to Examples 1, 2, 7, 8, and 11 to 16 was simulated from the pseudo retina on the inner boundary membrane detachment model. It is judged that the peelability when peeling the inner boundary film is different from the peelability when peeling the inner boundary film of the human eye, which is an example that is not suitable as an embodiment of the present invention.
- the inner boundary membrane separation model according to Examples 2, 4 and 5 is affected by the tensile angle and the tensile direction of the pseudo inner boundary membrane as compared with the inner boundary membrane separation model according to Examples 1 and 3.
- the pseudo inner boundary film could be peeled off and fractured. This confirms that by dispersing fine particles (typically microbeads) in the simulated inner boundary film, the dependence on the tensile angle and the tensile direction when the simulated inner boundary film is broken can be reduced. It was.
- the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 5 was able to peel the pseudo inner boundary film more easily than the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 4.
- the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 5 and Example 4 is very close to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling in the human eye, and there is a difference in the peelability between the models according to the above two examples. There wasn't. Thereby, it was confirmed that the difficulty level of the inner boundary film peeling can be changed while maintaining the peelability by adjusting the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model with different film thicknesses has a low difficulty level when the pseudo inner boundary film thickness is about 6 ⁇ m or more, a medium difficulty level (general purpose) when the thickness is about 3 ⁇ m to less than 6 ⁇ m, and less than about 3 ⁇ m. In the case of, it was evaluated as a highly difficult inner boundary membrane exfoliation model.
- an inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 5 in which the pseudo inner boundary membrane is thicker is an operator who is technically immature with respect to inner boundary membrane peeling ( It was evaluated that it can be used more favorably when a beginner (typically a beginner) learns the technique of inner boundary membrane separation.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 4 was evaluated to be more suitable for use for the purpose of more technical acquisition of inner boundary membrane peeling and evaluation of the skill level of the technology.
- Example 4 When Example 4 and Example 5 are compared, the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 4 (typically the inner boundary film peeling model in which the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is approximately 3 ⁇ m or more and less than 6 ⁇ m) is wider. It was suitable for use by an operator (trainer) of technical proficiency and was evaluated as a versatile inner boundary membrane peeling model.
- simulated inner boundary membranes according to the above Examples 1 to 5 that were not laminated on the pseudo retina were prepared by the following method. Except for the matters specifically mentioned, test pieces were prepared using the same materials and processes as those used for preparing the inner boundary film exfoliation models according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1 described above.
- test pieces were prepared using the same materials and processes as those used for preparing the inner boundary film exfoliation models according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1 described above.
- an aluminum foil was pasted on a pseudo retina produced by the same method as in Example 1 in Test Example 1, and the surface of the aluminum foil was plasma treated.
- pseudo inner boundary films according to Examples 1 to 5 were formed, respectively.
- the pseudo inner boundary film was peeled off from the aluminum foil and cut into an appropriate size to prepare a test piece.
- the cut specimens were subjected to an aging treatment under the condition that they were left in a constant temperature bath at 40 ° C. for 4 days.
- inner boundary membrane peeling models according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1 in a state without a supporting base material were prepared by the following method. Except for the matters to be mentioned in particular, the same materials and processes as those for the production of the inner boundary film peeling model according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1 described above were performed. Specifically, first, a pseudo retina was formed on a glass plate on which a resist film (sacrificial film) had been formed in advance by spin coating (rotation speed: 1000 rpm, rotation time: 30 seconds). Here, the resist film was formed by spin coating (rotation speed: 2000 rpm, rotation time: 30 seconds) with a trade name “LOR5B” manufactured by Micro Chem.
- the glass plate on which the pseudo retina was formed in this manner was immersed in ethanol to dissolve the protective film (sacrificial film), thereby creating a pseudo retina having no support base material.
- the pseudo retina is fixed on an aluminum foil (it can be easily fixed by the self-adhesive force of the pseudo retina), the surface of the pseudo retina is subjected to plasma treatment, and then the pseudo inner boundary film is spin-coated (rotation speed: 3000 rpm, rotation) Time 5 seconds).
- the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary film were peeled off from the aluminum foil and cut into an appropriate size.
- aging treatment 40 ° C., 4 days
- the breaking strength of the simulated inner boundary membrane test pieces for breaking strength measurement according to Examples 1 to 5 obtained as described above was measured by the following method. That is, the quasi-inner boundary film according to each example was cut into a strip shape having a short side of 8 mm and a long side of 40 mm to prepare a test piece. The test piece was set in a tensile tester so that the longitudinal direction thereof coincided with the tensile direction and the distance between chucks was 20 mm. The test piece was pulled under conditions of 25 ° C. and 50% RH under the condition of a tensile speed of 12 mm / min, and the tensile force (kgf) when the test piece was broken was measured.
- the rupture elongation of the pseudo inner boundary film for measuring the rupture elongation according to Examples 1 to 5 obtained as described above was measured by the following method. That is, the quasi-inner boundary film according to each example was cut into a strip shape having a short side of 8 mm and a long side of 40 mm to prepare a test piece. The test piece was set in a tensile tester so that the longitudinal direction thereof coincided with the tensile direction and the distance between chucks was 20 mm. Then, the test piece was pulled under the conditions of 25 ° C. and 50% RH under the condition of a tensile speed of 12 mm / min, and the distance between the chucks when the test piece was broken was measured.
- the peeling strength of the inner boundary film peeling model for peeling strength measurement according to Examples 1 to 5 obtained as described above was measured by the following method. That is, the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to each example was cut into a rectangular shape of 20 mm ⁇ 30 mm to prepare a test piece. At one end in the longitudinal direction of such a test piece, a peeling start end is formed by peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina by about 5 mm, and simulated under a peeling speed of 6 mm / min in an environment of 25 ° C. and 50% RH.
- the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina are pulled so that the inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina are T-shaped peeled from the peeling end along the longitudinal direction of the test piece, and the tensile force (N), that is, the peeling force (N ) was measured.
- a tensile tester similar to the one used for the above-mentioned breaking strength test was used for tensioning the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
- the average peel force (N) is calculated from JIS K 6854-2 based on the peel force (N) measured at a peel length of 15 mm excluding the distance from the peel start end to 10 mm and the peel end end to 5 mm. Calculated in conformity.
- breaking strength of the pseudo within the boundary layer is at 0.05 kgf / mm 2 or more 0.6 kgf / mm 2 or less, and elongation at break of the pseudo within the boundary layer is 5.0% or less than 0.1% It met.
- the inner boundary film peeling models according to Examples 1 to 5 all had a peeling strength of 0.001 N / mm or more and 0.1 N / mm or less.
- Example 4 Production of inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus> Using the inner boundary film peeling model according to Examples 3 to 5, an inner boundary film peeling training apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 was produced. Specifically, the inner boundary film peeling models according to Examples 2 and 3 were each fixed on an acrylic plate using a clip. Thus, an inner boundary membrane peeling model and a fixing portion for fixing it were prepared. Next, polypropylene hollow spheres (hollow balls) having a diameter (outer diameter) of 25.4 mm (1 inch) constituting the model set main body according to this example were purchased from Humanity Co., Ltd. and prepared. An arbitrary point on the hollow sphere was designated as the A pole, and the counter electrode of the A pole was designated as the B pole.
- the hollow sphere was cut at the equator plane that bisects the A pole and the B pole.
- the equator plane (cut plane) is grasped as a peeling port.
- the hemisphere on the B pole side was used for manufacturing the model main body.
- Part of the hemisphere was cut out so that the cut surface had a circular shape with a diameter of 9 mm, and an opening (view portion) was produced.
- the center of the circle of the peeping part is located on a straight line connecting the A pole and the B pole, and the cut surface of the peeping part is parallel to the equator plane (peeling opening).
- three holes having a diameter of about 0.7 mm were formed at regular intervals at a position about 3 mm in a straight line from the circumference of the viewing portion.
- the 3G cannula for 23G system manufactured by Doruk Co., Ltd., 23G cannula system
- the surface of the quasi-inner boundary film of the exfoliation model was arranged and fixed so that the viewing portion and the exfoliation port of the model set main body were parallel to each other.
- the insertion port holding member was arranged so that the equator plane (equatorial plane that bisects the A pole and the B pole) was 12.7 mm away from the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
- the equator plane equatorial plane that bisects the A pole and the B pole
- An inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus equipped with a membrane peeling model was produced.
- the present invention it is possible to provide an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model that highly reproduces the sensation when the inner boundary membrane is exfoliated by the human eye.
- the experience of inner boundary membrane separation can be repeated without performing actual surgery.
- the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed herein can be used to learn the technique of inner boundary membrane peeling for an actual human eye and improve the skill.
- Inner boundary membrane peeling model 20 Pseudo inner boundary membrane 30 Pseudo retina 40 Support base material 100 Inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus 110 Model set part 120 Fixing part 121 Clip 122 Recess 130 Model set main part 131 Insertion port 133 Surgical instrument 134 A pole 135 B-Pole 136 Peeling Port 137 Viewing Portion
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Abstract
Description
本発明は、内境界膜剥離の手技訓練等に用いる内境界膜剥離モデルに関する。
なお、本出願は2014年3月31日に出願された日本国特許出願2014-074694号に基づく優先権を主張しており、当該日本国出願の全内容は本明細書中に参照として援用されている。
The present invention relates to an inner boundary membrane separation model used for training of inner boundary membrane separation techniques.
Note that this application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-074694 filed on March 31, 2014, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. ing.
網膜は目の背面に存在し、瞳孔を通過して眼球に入った光が像を結ぶ組織である。網膜は多層構造をしており、大まかにいうと、硝子体側(以後、硝子体側を眼球の「内側」と把握する)から内境界膜(Inner limiting membrane、ILM)、感覚神経網膜、網膜色素上皮等から構成されている。網膜には、中心窩と呼ばれる周囲の網膜より若干窪んだ箇所が存在し、当該中心窩の周囲には、眼底写真で濃黄色に確認し得る直径約1.5~2.0mm程度の円形領域が存在する。かかる濃黄色領域は「黄斑」と呼ばれる。中心窩および黄斑は視野の中心が結像する領域であり、網膜の中でも視覚が最も鋭敏な領域である。 The retina is a tissue that exists on the back of the eye, and the light that passes through the pupil and enters the eyeball connects the images. The retina has a multi-layered structure, roughly speaking, from the vitreous side (hereinafter, the vitreous side is understood as the “inside” of the eyeball) to the inner limiting membrane (Inner limiting membrane, ILM), sensory nerve retina, retinal pigment epithelium. Etc. In the retina, there is a portion that is slightly depressed from the surrounding retina called the central fovea, and a circular region with a diameter of about 1.5 to 2.0 mm that can be confirmed dark yellow on the fundus photograph around the central fovea Exists. Such a deep yellow region is called “macular”. The fovea and the macula are areas where the center of the visual field forms an image, and are the most sensitive areas in the retina.
網膜の損傷(典型的には剥離および裂孔)は、視力低下、視野の歪み、または視野欠損等の原因となる場合があり、また、進行すると失明を招く場合がある。特に黄斑(中心窩)の損傷は著しい視力低下若しくは中心視野の欠損を引き起こす。上記視覚異常は著しいQOL(Quality of life、生活の質)の低下を招くことから、上記網膜(黄斑)損傷の治療は重要である。 Retinal damage (typically exfoliation and hiatus) may cause vision loss, visual field distortion, visual field loss, etc., and may lead to blindness as it progresses. In particular, damage to the macula (fovea) causes significant visual loss or central vision loss. Since the above-mentioned visual abnormalities lead to a marked QOL (Quality of Life), treatment of the retinal (macular) damage is important.
上記網膜損傷の一例として、黄斑に孔があく黄斑円孔が挙げられる。黄斑円孔の治療は、一般的に硝子体手術により行われる。具体的には後部硝子体剥離と内境界膜剥離、および液ガス置換が行われる。内境界膜剥離は上記黄斑円孔の治療に必須の処置ではないが、内境界膜剥離を行うことで円孔周辺の網膜の進展性(柔軟性)が増し、円孔が閉鎖しやすくなる(即ち、治療効果が向上する)ことが知られている。したがって、黄斑円孔の手術において内境界膜剥離が行われる症例が増えている。なお、内境界膜剥離は、上記黄斑円孔のみでなく、黄斑上膜や網膜静脈閉塞等に対する適応の優位性も報告されており、硝子体手術の中でも重要な手技の一つに位置付けられる。 An example of the retinal damage is a macular hole with a hole in the macula. Macular foramen are generally treated by vitreous surgery. Specifically, posterior vitreous detachment, inner boundary film detachment, and liquid gas replacement are performed. Inner boundary membrane detachment is not an indispensable treatment for the above-mentioned macular hole treatment, but by performing inner boundary membrane detachment, the retina developability (flexibility) around the hole is increased and the hole is easily closed ( That is, it is known that the therapeutic effect is improved. Therefore, there are an increasing number of cases where internal boundary membrane detachment is performed in macular hole surgery. In addition, inner boundary membrane detachment has been reported not only for the above-mentioned macular hole but also for the superiority of adaptation to the macular epithelium, retinal vein occlusion, etc., and is positioned as one of the important techniques in vitrectomy.
硝子体手術は眼球の最深部に処置を施すため、難易度が高く、繊細な技術を必要とする手術である。特に、内境界膜は極めて薄い膜(人眼の内境界膜の膜厚は約3μm程度)であり、当該内境界膜直下には網膜が存在するため、内境界膜剥離は特に繊細な技術が必要な手術の一つである。内境界膜剥離を行う際に誤って網膜を傷つけてしまうと、当該損傷により重大な視力障害をきたす虞がある。また、内境界膜剥離時の剥離スピードや剥離方向によっては、黄斑円孔等において網膜剥離部を広げてしまう虞や、新たな網膜剥離や網膜裂孔の原因を生じてしまう虞がある。このように、内境界膜剥離は極めて繊細な手技を要し、未熟な術者(医師、施術者)による施術は失明につながりかねない困難な手術である。 Vitreous surgery is a surgery that is difficult and requires delicate techniques because it treats the deepest part of the eyeball. In particular, the inner limiting membrane is a very thin membrane (the thickness of the inner limiting membrane of the human eye is about 3 μm), and since the retina exists immediately below the inner limiting membrane, the inner limiting membrane is a particularly delicate technique. One of the necessary surgeries. If the retina is accidentally damaged when the inner boundary membrane is peeled off, there is a risk of serious visual impairment due to the damage. Further, depending on the peeling speed and peeling direction at the time of peeling of the inner boundary membrane, there is a possibility that the retinal detachment portion may be widened in the macular hole or the like, or a new cause of retinal detachment or retinal tear may occur. As described above, the inner boundary membrane separation requires a very delicate procedure, and the operation by an unskilled operator (doctor or practitioner) is a difficult operation that may lead to blindness.
内境界膜剥離の習得およびその上達には多くの経験の積み重ねが必要である。従来、一般的な眼科手術の技術習得においては、摘出動物眼(典型的には豚眼)を用いて訓練を実施されてきた。しかし、高度な眼球手術には人眼特有の眼球構造の把握等が必須であるため、内境界膜剥離の手技訓練には摘出動物眼を利用した代替訓練は不向きであった。最近、黄斑前膜症のための手術シミュレータをバーチャルリアリティ技術にて実現した眼球手術シミュレータシステムが非特許文献1に報告された。しかし、黄斑前膜の剥離と内境界膜剥離とはいずれも黄斑付近の薄膜を除去する手技としては共通する部分が存在するものの、内境界膜は極めて薄いこと、内境界膜直下に神経組織が隣接していること、内境界膜は一連の膜組織から成るため剥離端部の形成が必要であること等の理由から、上記黄斑前膜症の手術シミュレータが上記内境界膜剥離の手術シミュレータとして利用可能であるかは不明である。また、黄斑前膜症の手術シミュレータを用いて、手術の対象部位の異なる内境界膜剥離の手術手技の習熟度を正確に評価することは困難であると考えられる。また、上記黄斑前膜症のための手術シミュレータシステムは種々の最先端機器の導入が必要であるため、システムの導入にはコスト的および場所的制約がある。そしてなにより、実際の生体構造を忠実に再現した手技訓練用モデル(例えば採血用擬似腕や縫合用皮膚等)に対する医療現場からの要求が極めて高い。例えば、特許文献1には白内障手術の練習に用いる義眼装置について記載されている。
そこで本発明は、内境界膜剥離の手技訓練および手術手技の習熟度の評価等に用いることのできる内境界膜剥離モデルを提供することを目的として創出された発明である。
A great deal of experience is required to learn and improve inner boundary membrane separation. Conventionally, in general techniques for ophthalmic surgery, training has been performed using an isolated animal eye (typically a pig eye). However, since advanced eye surgery requires grasping of the eye structure peculiar to the human eye, alternative training using the isolated animal eye is unsuitable for the procedure training of inner boundary membrane peeling. Recently, Non-Patent Document 1 reported an eye surgery simulator system that realized a surgery simulator for premacular membrane disease with virtual reality technology. However, both the premacular delamination and the inner boundary membrane separation have a common part as a technique to remove the thin film near the macula, but the inner boundary membrane is extremely thin, and the nerve tissue is directly under the inner boundary membrane. Because of the fact that the inner boundary membrane is composed of a series of membrane tissues and the formation of an exfoliation end is necessary, the premacular membrane disease surgery simulator is used as the inner boundary membrane exfoliation surgery simulator. It is unknown whether it can be used. In addition, it is considered difficult to accurately evaluate the proficiency level of the surgical technique for detachment of the inner limiting membrane, which differs in the target site of surgery, using a premacular surgery simulator. In addition, since the surgical simulator system for the premacular membrane disease requires the introduction of various state-of-the-art devices, there are cost and place restrictions on the introduction of the system. Above all, there is an extremely high demand from the medical field for a model for procedure training (for example, a pseudo arm for blood collection or a skin for suture) that faithfully reproduces an actual anatomy. For example, Patent Document 1 describes an artificial eye device used for practicing cataract surgery.
Therefore, the present invention is an invention created for the purpose of providing an inner boundary membrane peeling model that can be used for technique training of inner boundary membrane peeling, evaluation of proficiency of surgical techniques, and the like.
上記の目的を実現すべく、本発明によると、擬似網膜と、該擬似網膜上の少なくとも一方の表面に積層された擬似内境界膜とを備える内境界膜剥離モデルであって、上記擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性と近似している、内境界膜剥離モデルが提供される。 In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided an inner boundary membrane peeling model comprising a pseudo retina and a pseudo inner boundary membrane laminated on at least one surface of the pseudo retina, An inner boundary membrane peeling model is provided in which the peelability when peeling the membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye. .
上述の剥離性を有する内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離の手技訓練および手術手技の習熟度の評価等に好適に用いることができる。かかる内境界膜剥離モデルを用いて内境界膜剥離の手技訓練等を実施することで、高度な技術の習得および正確な手術手技の習熟度評価が可能となる。特に、手術シミュレータに頼らずに内境界膜剥離を再現できるため、医療現場からの手技訓練用モデルに対する要求に高度に応えることができる。
また、上述の内境界膜剥離モデルを用いることで、安価かつ容易に内境界膜剥離の手技訓練および手術手技の習熟度評価を実施することが可能となる。特に、内境界膜剥離の手技について技術的に未熟な術者に対して、実際に患者に対して施術を行う以前に十分な手技訓練を実施できることは、高効率な技術習得、高品質な医療の提供、手術に伴う人的リスクの低減といったあらゆる側面から社会的貢献が極めて高い。さらに、術者の技術習熟度を客観的に評価可能となり得るため、医療サービス(内境界膜剥離)の質の均一化とその向上に貢献し得る。
The above-mentioned inner boundary membrane peeling model having peelability can be suitably used for technique training of inner boundary membrane peeling, evaluation of proficiency of surgical technique, and the like. By performing the inner boundary membrane peeling technique training using the inner boundary membrane peeling model, it becomes possible to acquire advanced techniques and to accurately evaluate the proficiency level of the surgical technique. In particular, since the inner boundary membrane peeling can be reproduced without relying on a surgical simulator, it is possible to respond to a high demand for a procedure training model from a medical field.
In addition, by using the above-described inner boundary membrane peeling model, it is possible to easily and inexpensively and easily perform technique training for inner boundary membrane peeling and evaluation of proficiency of surgical techniques. In particular, it is important to provide highly efficient techniques and high-quality medical care to an operator who is technically inexperienced in the technique of peeling the inner limiting membrane before he / she can actually perform the procedure on the patient. Social contributions are extremely high from all aspects such as providing health care and reducing human risks associated with surgery. Furthermore, since the skill level of the operator can be objectively evaluated, it is possible to contribute to the uniformization and improvement of the quality of the medical service (inner boundary film peeling).
本明細書において、「擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性と近似している」とは、人眼における内境界膜剥離の手技を習得している当業者である医師(即ち当業者)が擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する官能試験を行うことで、評価することができる。
具体的には、評価対象である内境界膜剥離モデルについて、複数名(少なくとも2名以上、好ましくは3名以上)の医師が実際の手術器具(例えば攝子等)を用いて擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する試験を実施し、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する感覚を実際の人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の感覚と比較することで、擬似網膜から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性(例えば、擬似内境界膜の掴み易さ、破れやすさ、硬さ、厚さ、強度、伸びおよび粘着性や、擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜との密着性および剥がしやすさ等の種々の性質、特に上記擬似内境界膜の強度、伸び、粘着性等の機械特性や擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜の剥がしやすさ等)を評価することができる。典型的には、後述の方法により内境界膜剥離モデルの破断強度および破断伸度、或いは更に剥離強度等を測定することで、内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性を評価することができる。
本明細書においては、官能試験を実施する医師の過半数の医師(例えば、2~5名の医師のうちの過半数)が、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の感覚が実際の人眼において内境界膜を剥離する際の感覚に近いと判断した内境界膜剥離モデルを、「擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性と近似している」とする。ここで、上記官能試験は、人眼における内境界膜剥離の手術手技を習得している複数名(少なくとも2名以上、好ましくは3名以上)の医師(眼科医)により行うものとする。
In this specification, “the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye” Means that a doctor who is a person skilled in the art who has mastered the technique of exfoliating the inner boundary film in the human eye (ie, a person skilled in the art) can perform an evaluation by conducting a sensory test that removes the pseudo inner boundary film from the pseudo retina. it can.
Specifically, with respect to the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model to be evaluated, a plurality of doctors (at least 2 or more, preferably 3 or more) are simulated from above the pseudo retina using an actual surgical instrument (eg, insulator). We conducted a test to peel the inner boundary membrane, and compared the sensation of peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina with the sensation when peeling the inner boundary membrane of the actual human eye, so Peelability when peeling the membrane (for example, ease of grasping, tearing, hardness, thickness, strength, elongation and adhesiveness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane, adhesion between the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane, and Various properties such as ease of peeling, particularly mechanical properties such as strength, elongation, and adhesiveness of the pseudo inner boundary film, and ease of peeling of the pseudo retina and pseudo inner boundary film can be evaluated. Typically, the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling model can be evaluated by measuring the breaking strength and breaking elongation of the inner boundary film peeling model, or the peeling strength, etc. by the method described later.
In this specification, the majority of doctors who perform sensory tests (for example, the majority of 2 to 5 doctors) feel that the sensation when peeling the pseudointimal membrane from the pseudoretina is an actual person. An inner boundary membrane peeling model that was judged to be close to the sensation of peeling the inner boundary membrane in the eye was expressed as `` The peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using an insulator is the inner boundary in the human eye. It is similar to the peelability when the film is peeled off using an insulator. Here, the sensory test is performed by a plurality of doctors (ophthalmologists) (at least 2 or more, preferably 3 or more) who have acquired a surgical technique for peeling the inner boundary membrane in the human eye.
ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルの好適な一態様では、上記擬似内境界膜の膜厚が1μm以上10μm以下である。 In a preferred embodiment of the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed herein, the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is 1 μm or more and 10 μm or less.
かかる擬似内境界膜の膜厚は、攝子等の手術器具で擬似内境界膜を把持した際に人眼の内境界膜を把持している場合と同様(典型的には同じ)厚みとして感じられる範囲の膜厚である。即ち、内境界膜の膜厚を上記の範囲とすることで、人眼の内境界膜の膜厚を再現することができる。 The film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is felt as a thickness (typically the same) as when the inner boundary membrane of the human eye is gripped when the pseudo inner boundary membrane is gripped with a surgical instrument such as an insulator. The film thickness is in the range. That is, by setting the thickness of the inner boundary film within the above range, the thickness of the inner boundary film of the human eye can be reproduced.
また好ましくは、上記擬似内境界膜は、ポリ塩化ビニリデン、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリビニルアルコール等のビニル系ポリマー、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン、ポリメチルペンテン等のポリオレフィン、ポリエチレンテレフタレート等のポリエステル、ポリアミド、セロファンその他のセルロース系ポリマーおよびこれらの組み合わせからなる群から選択される高分子材料を主成分として含む。特に食品包装フィルムの製造に用いられるビニル系ポリマーやポリオレフィンから成るフィルムが好適である。 Preferably, the pseudo inner boundary film is a vinyl polymer such as polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride or polyvinyl alcohol, a polyolefin such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polymethylpentene, a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate, a polyamide, a cellophane or other cellulose. A polymer material selected from the group consisting of a series polymer and a combination thereof is included as a main component. In particular, a film made of a vinyl polymer or polyolefin used for production of a food packaging film is suitable.
これら高分子材料を擬似内境界膜の主成分として用いることで、上述した人眼において内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と近似した剥離性を有する内境界膜剥離モデルを高レベルに実現することができる。特に、かかる高分子材料の使用は、擬似内境界膜の特性(例えば、擬似内境界膜の掴み易さ、破れやすさ(裂けやすさ)、硬さ、厚さ、強度および伸び等)の再現に効果的である。また、上述の高分子材料から従来公知の方法により薄膜の形成が可能である。また、上述の高分子材料はいずれも医療器具や医薬品包装等(例えば注射筒、薬剤容器、カテーテル等)に用いられている材質である。したがって、生体への適合性が高い。本発明は患者への処置等に直接用いるもの(手術器具等)ではないため、高い生体適合性を有することが必須の要件ではないが、実際の手術に用いる手術器具や設備を利用する可能性が高いため、生体適合性の高い材質を用いることが好ましい。生体適合性の高い材料を用いることで、訓練者や手術器具等、如いては患者が、生体適合性の低い(典型的には生体に悪影響を及ぼす)材質に汚染されることを防ぐことができる。 By using these polymer materials as the main component of the quasi-inner boundary membrane, an inner boundary membrane peeling model having a peelability approximate to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane with the human eye described above is realized at a high level. be able to. In particular, the use of such a polymer material reproduces the characteristics of the quasi-inner boundary membrane (for example, ease of grasping the quasi-inner boundary membrane, ease of tearing (easy to tear), hardness, thickness, strength, elongation, etc.). It is effective. In addition, a thin film can be formed from the above-described polymer material by a conventionally known method. In addition, all of the above-described polymer materials are materials used for medical instruments and pharmaceutical packaging (for example, syringes, drug containers, catheters, etc.). Therefore, the compatibility with a living body is high. Since the present invention is not directly used for treatment of patients (surgical instruments, etc.), having high biocompatibility is not an essential requirement, but it is possible to use surgical instruments and equipment used for actual surgery. Therefore, it is preferable to use a material having high biocompatibility. By using materials with high biocompatibility, it is possible to prevent the patient, such as trainers and surgical instruments, from being contaminated with materials with low biocompatibility (typically adversely affecting the living body). it can.
特に、ポリ塩化ビニリデンを主成分として含む擬似内境界膜は、上述した内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性(人眼に近似した剥離)を高度に実現することができる。例えば、破断強度および破断伸度が適切な数値範囲内にある擬似内境界膜の実現に好適である。また、成膜性、および生体適合性の何れの観点からも本発明の実施に特に好適である。また、上記ポリ塩化ビニリデン製の膜は透明性が高く、実際の内境界膜と見た目が似ている点からも好ましい。また、ポリ塩化ビニリデンは製造コストの観点からも好適な材質である。 In particular, a pseudo inner boundary film containing polyvinylidene chloride as a main component can achieve a high level of peelability (peeling similar to the human eye) of the inner boundary film peeling model described above. For example, it is suitable for realizing a pseudo inner boundary film whose breaking strength and breaking elongation are within appropriate numerical ranges. Moreover, it is particularly suitable for the implementation of the present invention from the viewpoints of film-formability and biocompatibility. The polyvinylidene chloride film is preferable because it is highly transparent and looks similar to an actual inner boundary film. Polyvinylidene chloride is also a suitable material from the viewpoint of manufacturing cost.
また好ましくは、上記擬似網膜は、ゴム材(エラストマー)、例えば、シリコーンゴム、ブタジエンゴム、イソプレンゴム、ブチルゴム、フッ素ゴム、エチレンプロピレンゴム、ニトリルゴム、天然ゴムおよびこれらの組み合わせからなる群から選択される高分子材料を主成分として含む。 Preferably, the pseudo retina is selected from the group consisting of rubber materials (elastomers) such as silicone rubber, butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, fluororubber, ethylene propylene rubber, nitrile rubber, natural rubber, and combinations thereof. As a main component.
かかる高分子材料(典型的にはシリコーンゴム、フッ素ゴム等の熱硬化性樹脂系エラストマー)を擬似網膜の主成分として用いることで、上述した内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性(人眼に近似した剥離)を高度に実現することができる。具体的には、実際の人眼の網膜上から内境界膜を剥離する場合に把握される網膜の感覚(例えば硬さ、弾性等)と近い感覚を再現することができる。擬似網膜を実際の人眼の網膜と近い特性(例えば硬さ、弾性等)を有する材質で構成することは、内境界膜の把持に用いる攝子等が網膜に接するときの適切な圧力や、内境界膜剥離の剥離開始端を形成するときに内境界膜に与える力の大きさ等の習得に効果的である。また、上述の高分子材料はいずれも医療器具や医薬品包装等(例えばカテーテル、チューブ、手袋、ホース、薬剤容器、採血管のシール部、シリンジのシール部等)に用いられている材質である。したがって、生体への適合性が高く、本発明の実施に好適である。 By using such a polymer material (typically, a thermosetting resin-based elastomer such as silicone rubber or fluororubber) as the main component of the pseudo retina, the releasability of the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model described above (approximate to the human eye) (Peeling) can be realized to a high degree. Specifically, it is possible to reproduce a sensation close to the retinal sensation (for example, hardness, elasticity, etc.) grasped when the inner boundary membrane is peeled from the retina of an actual human eye. The pseudo retina is made of a material having characteristics similar to those of the actual human retina (for example, hardness, elasticity, etc.). This is effective for learning the magnitude of force applied to the inner boundary film when forming the peeling start end of the boundary film peeling. In addition, the above-described polymer materials are all materials used for medical instruments, pharmaceutical packaging, and the like (for example, catheters, tubes, gloves, hoses, drug containers, blood collection tube seals, syringe seals, etc.). Therefore, it is highly compatible with a living body and is suitable for the implementation of the present invention.
特に、ジメチルポリシロキサンを主成分としたシリコーンゴムは、本発明の実施に好適である。かかるシリコーンゴムは、人工血管および人工関節等の医用材料、および手術器具等にも多用されており生体適合性が高い材質である。また、擬似網膜の特性(硬さ等)の実現、成形性および取扱い性のいずれの観点においても優れている。また、かかるシリコーンゴムは安価であり、容易に入手可能であるため、製造コストの低減にも効果的である。 In particular, silicone rubber mainly composed of dimethylpolysiloxane is suitable for the practice of the present invention. Such silicone rubber is also used for medical materials such as artificial blood vessels and artificial joints, and surgical instruments, and is a material with high biocompatibility. Moreover, it is excellent from the viewpoints of realizing the characteristics (hardness and the like) of the pseudo retina, moldability, and handleability. Moreover, since such silicone rubber is inexpensive and readily available, it is effective for reducing manufacturing costs.
また、ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルの好適な一態様では、上記擬似網膜の少なくとも一方の面が親水処理されており、該親水処理面が上記擬似内境界膜と対向するようにして積層されている。
擬似網膜の親水処理は、擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜との密着性(粘着性)が向上するため、上述した内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性(人眼に近似した剥離)の実現に貢献し得る。特に、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離強度の調整に好適である。また、擬似網膜を形成する材質によっては、擬似内境界膜を構成する材質をはじく性質のものが含まれ得るが、上記親水処理を行うことで、擬似内網膜上での擬似内境界膜の構成成分のはじきを低減することが可能である。即ち、擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜のなじみが向上する。そのため、擬似網膜上に直接擬似内境界膜を形成する手法により内境界膜剥離モデルを形成する場合には、上記親水処理を行うことで、擬似内境界膜の成膜性を向上することができる。
Further, in a preferred aspect of the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed herein, at least one surface of the pseudo retina is subjected to a hydrophilic treatment, and the hydrophilic treatment surface is opposed to the pseudo inner boundary membrane. Are stacked.
The hydrophilic treatment of the pseudo retina improves the adhesion (adhesiveness) between the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane, thus contributing to the realization of the above-mentioned inner boundary membrane peeling model (peeling that approximates the human eye). obtain. In particular, it is suitable for adjusting the peel strength when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina. In addition, depending on the material forming the pseudo retina, a material that repels the material constituting the pseudo inner boundary membrane may be included, but by performing the above hydrophilic treatment, the configuration of the pseudo inner boundary membrane on the pseudo inner retina It is possible to reduce the repelling of the component. That is, familiarity between the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane is improved. Therefore, when the inner boundary membrane peeling model is formed by the method of directly forming the pseudo inner boundary membrane on the pseudo retina, the film formation property of the pseudo inner boundary membrane can be improved by performing the hydrophilic treatment. .
また、ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルの好適な一態様では、上記擬似内境界膜中に微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)が分散されており、レーザー回析・光散乱法に基づく粒度分布測定により測定した該微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)の平均粒径(D50)が、上記擬似内境界膜の膜厚の40%~120%である。 In a preferred embodiment of the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed herein, fine particles (typically, microbeads) are dispersed in the pseudo inner boundary membrane, which is based on a laser diffraction / light scattering method. The average particle diameter (D 50 ) of the fine particles (typically microbeads) measured by particle size distribution measurement is 40% to 120% of the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film.
上述の粒径の微粒子としてのマイクロビーズを擬似内境界膜中に分散させることで、該微粒子(マイクロビーズ)が擬似内境界膜を破断する際の破断点となり得る。これにより、人眼の剥離性に近似した擬似内境界膜の特性(例えば、擬似内境界膜の破れやすさ、強度および伸び等)を実現することができる。例えば、擬似内境界膜の破断強度および破断伸度を低減させることができる。また、内境界膜剥離モデルの構成によっては、擬似内境界膜の引張角度や引張方向によって擬似内境界膜の破断に要する引張力が変化する(破断の方向依存性を有する)場合があるが、擬似内境界膜を破断する際に破断点として機能し得る微粒子(マイクロビーズ)を擬似内境界膜中に分散させることで、上記破断の方向依存性を低減することができる。これにより、人眼において内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と近似した剥離性を有する内境界膜剥離モデルを高度に実現することができる。
また、擬似内境界膜中に微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)を分散することで、擬似内境界膜と擬似網膜との境界を視認しやすくなる。これにより、擬似内境界膜の剥離箇所を容易に把握することができる。
By dispersing microbeads as fine particles having the above-mentioned particle diameter in the pseudo inner boundary film, the micro particles (microbeads) can be a break point when breaking the pseudo inner boundary film. As a result, it is possible to realize the characteristics of the simulated inner boundary film (for example, the ease of tearing, the strength, and the elongation of the simulated inner boundary film) similar to the peelability of the human eye. For example, the breaking strength and breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary film can be reduced. In addition, depending on the configuration of the inner boundary membrane peeling model, the tensile force required to break the pseudo inner boundary membrane may change depending on the tensile angle and direction of the pseudo inner boundary membrane (having the direction dependency of the fracture), By dispersing fine particles (microbeads) that can function as a break point when the pseudo inner boundary film is broken, the direction dependency of the break can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to highly realize an inner boundary film peeling model having a peelability approximate to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary film with the human eye.
In addition, by dispersing fine particles (typically microbeads) in the simulated inner boundary film, it becomes easier to visually recognize the boundary between the simulated inner boundary film and the simulated retina. Thereby, the peeling location of the pseudo inner boundary film can be easily grasped.
なお、本明細書において、擬似内境界膜中に分散させた微粒子(マイクロビーズ)の効果、即ち、破断強度の低減効果、破断伸度の低減効果、および破断の方向依存性の低減効果を総称して「微粒子(マイクロビーズ)のミシン目効果」と呼び、さらに、当該効果の少なくとも一つを発揮することができる微粒子(マイクロビーズ)を、ミシン目効果を有する微粒子(マイクロビーズ)と把握することとする。 In the present specification, the effects of fine particles (microbeads) dispersed in the pseudo inner boundary film, that is, the effect of reducing the breaking strength, the effect of reducing the breaking elongation, and the effect of reducing the direction dependency of the breaking are collectively referred to. This is referred to as “perforation effect of microparticles”, and microparticles (microbeads) that can exert at least one of the effects are recognized as microparticles (microbeads) having perforation effect. I will do it.
また、ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルの好適な一態様では、上記微粒子を構成するマイクロビーズが上記擬似内境界膜中に1×108個/cm3~10×108個/cm3の密度で含有されている。 In a preferred embodiment of the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed herein, the microbeads constituting the fine particles are 1 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 to 10 × 10 8 pieces / cm in the pseudo inner boundary membrane. 3 contained.
擬似内境界膜中に含有させるマイクロビーズの密度をかかる範囲とすることで、上記マイクロビーズのミシン目効果を高度に発揮し得る。擬似内境界膜中に含有させるマイクロビーズの密度を1×108個/cm3以上とすることで、上記マイクロビーズのミシン目効果を高レベルに発揮し得る。また、擬似内境界膜中に含有させるマイクロビーズの密度を10×108個/cm3以下(例えば5×108個/cm3以下)とすることで、擬似内境界膜の破断強度および破断伸度を低減しすぎることなく適度なレベルに保つことができる。即ち、擬似内境界膜中のマイクロビーズの密度を上記範囲とすることで、上述した内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性(人眼に近似した剥離)を高度に実現し得る。 By setting the density of the microbeads contained in the pseudo inner boundary film in such a range, the perforation effect of the microbeads can be exhibited to a high degree. By setting the density of the microbeads contained in the pseudo inner boundary film to 1 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or more, the perforation effect of the microbeads can be exhibited at a high level. Further, by setting the density of the microbeads contained in the simulated inner boundary film to 10 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less (for example, 5 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less), the fracture strength and fracture of the simulated inner boundary film The elongation can be kept at an appropriate level without being excessively reduced. That is, by setting the density of the microbeads in the pseudo inner boundary membrane within the above range, the above-described inner boundary membrane peeling model peelability (peeling similar to the human eye) can be highly realized.
また好ましくは、上記内境界膜剥離モデルは、直径1mm~10mmの円形状および/または目盛を含む目印を1つ或いは複数有する。
人眼の黄斑は凡そ直径1.5mm~2.0mm程度の略円形状をしている。人眼における内境界膜剥離では、黄斑上の内境界膜を剥離する場合が極めて多く、症状等によっても異なるが凡そ直径3mm~5mm程度の範囲を剥離することが多い。内境界膜剥離モデル(典型的には擬似網膜および支持基材)に上述の大きさの円形状(真円形状、楕円形状を含む)または目盛等を含む目印を付すことで、擬似内境界膜を剥離すべき領域を的確に把握することができる。したがって、上記円形状等の目印は、適切な範囲の内境界膜を剥離する技術の習得に効果を発揮する。また、かかる目印を適当な間隔で複数付与することで、1つの内境界膜剥離モデルを用いて、高レベルな内境界膜剥離の訓練等を繰り返し実施可能となる。
Preferably, the inner boundary membrane peeling model has one or a plurality of marks including a circular shape having a diameter of 1 mm to 10 mm and / or a scale.
The macular of the human eye has a substantially circular shape with a diameter of about 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm. In the case of peeling of the inner boundary film in the human eye, the inner boundary film on the macula is very often peeled off, and the range of about 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter is often peeled depending on symptoms. By attaching a mark including a circular shape (including a perfect circle shape and an elliptical shape) or a scale as described above to an inner boundary membrane peeling model (typically, a pseudo retina and a supporting base material), a pseudo inner boundary membrane is attached. It is possible to accurately grasp the region where the film should be peeled off. Therefore, the circular mark or the like is effective in acquiring a technique for peeling the inner boundary film in an appropriate range. In addition, by giving a plurality of such marks at appropriate intervals, it is possible to repeatedly perform high-level inner boundary film peeling training and the like using one inner boundary film peeling model.
また、ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルの好適な一態様は、上記擬似内境界膜が着色されていることを特徴とする。
実際に人眼において内境界膜剥離を行う際は、内境界膜を確実かつ安全に剥離するために、色素等を用いて内境界膜を着色し、内境界膜と網膜とを区別して視認可能な状態で行うことが多い。そのため、内境界剥離モデルの擬似内境界膜を着色しておくことで、実際の人眼における内境界膜剥離に近い条件下での内境界膜剥離の手技訓練等が可能となる。
Moreover, the suitable one aspect | mode of the inner boundary film peeling model disclosed here is characterized by the said pseudo | simulation inner boundary film being colored.
When the inner boundary membrane is actually peeled off by the human eye, the inner boundary membrane can be colored with a pigment to distinguish the inner boundary membrane from the retina so that the inner boundary membrane can be peeled off reliably and safely. In many situations. Therefore, by coloring the pseudo inner boundary film of the inner boundary peeling model, it becomes possible to perform a technique training for inner boundary film peeling under conditions close to the inner boundary film peeling in an actual human eye.
また、ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルの好適な一態様としては、以下の(1)および(2)の特徴のいずれをも満たす内境界膜剥離モデルであり得る。
(1)擬似内境界膜の破断強度が、以下の条件:
短冊状の試験片をチャック間距離20mm、引張速度12mm/分の引張条件で試験片を引張する;
引張前の試験片の上記引張方向に対して直交する断面の単位面積(mm2)あたりにかかる引張力(kgf)を引張応力(kgf/mm2)とする;および
上記試験片が破断に至った時の引張応力(kgf/mm2)を破断強度(kgf/mm2)とする;
で測定したときに、0.05kgf/mm2~1.2kgf/mm2である。
(2)擬似内境界膜の破断伸度(%)が、以下の条件:
短冊状の試験片をチャック間距離20mm、引張速度12mm/分の引張条件で試験片が破断に至るまで引張する;および
引張前のチャック間距離(mm)に対して、試験片が破断に至った時のチャック間距離(mm)の増加率(%)を破断伸度(%)とする;
で測定したときに、0.1%~5.0%である。
Moreover, as a suitable aspect of the inner boundary film peeling model disclosed here, it may be an inner boundary film peeling model that satisfies both the following features (1) and (2).
(1) The fracture strength of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is as follows:
The strip-shaped test piece is pulled under the tension condition of 20 mm between chucks and a tensile speed of 12 mm / min;
The tensile force (kgf) applied per unit area (mm 2 ) of the cross section perpendicular to the tensile direction of the test piece before tension is defined as tensile stress (kgf / mm 2 ); The tensile stress (kgf / mm 2 ) at the time of breaking is defined as the breaking strength (kgf / mm 2 );
In as measured, it is 0.05kgf / mm 2 ~ 1.2kgf / mm 2.
(2) The fracture elongation (%) of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is as follows:
The strip-shaped test piece is pulled until the test piece breaks at a tensile distance of 20 mm and a tensile speed of 12 mm / min until the test piece breaks; and the test piece leads to a break with respect to the chuck distance (mm) before tension. The rate of increase (%) in the distance between chucks (mm) at the time of breaking is defined as the elongation at break (%);
0.1% to 5.0% when measured by.
上記(1)の破断強度を示す擬似内境界膜は、実際の人眼における内境界膜剥離において内境界膜を破断する場合と同程度(典型的には同様)の力で引っ張ることで破断することができる。したがって、かかる擬似内境界膜を備えた内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離における剥離開始端形成や内境界膜を引っ張る力加減等の習得や当該手技の評価等に特に好適である。
また、擬似内境界膜の破断伸度を上記(2)の数値範囲とすることで、実際の人眼における内境界膜を破断する場合と同程度(典型的には同様)の伸び具合を再現することができる。したがって、かかる擬似内境界膜を備えた内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離における内境界膜の破断特性の習得や当該手技の評価等に特に好適である。
The pseudo inner boundary film showing the breaking strength of (1) above is broken by pulling with the same (typically the same) force as when the inner boundary film is broken in the actual inner eye peeling. be able to. Therefore, the inner boundary film peeling model provided with such a pseudo inner boundary film is particularly suitable for learning such as formation of a peeling start end in inner boundary film peeling, adjustment of force for pulling the inner boundary film, and evaluation of the procedure.
In addition, by setting the rupture elongation of the pseudo inner boundary membrane within the numerical range of (2) above, the degree of elongation is reproduced to the same extent (typically the same) as when the inner boundary membrane is ruptured in the actual human eye. can do. Therefore, the inner boundary film peeling model provided with such a pseudo inner boundary film is particularly suitable for learning the fracture characteristics of the inner boundary film in the inner boundary film peeling and evaluating the technique.
かかる構成の内境界膜剥離モデル、即ち、上記範囲の擬似内境界膜の(1)破断強度、および(2)破断伸度を備えた内境界膜剥離モデルは、実際の人眼における網膜と内境界膜の構成および特性に近似したものとなり得る。即ち、擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性と近似する内境界膜剥離モデルとなり得る。したがって、かかる内境界膜剥離モデルを用いて内境界膜剥離の訓練を行うと、その訓練があたかも実際の手技(即ち、人眼におけるの内境界膜剥離)を行っているのと同様の感覚を得ることができる。したがって、このような内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離の手技の習得や手術手技の習熟度の評価等に好適に利用することができる。 The inner boundary membrane exfoliation model having such a configuration, that is, the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model having (1) breaking strength and (2) breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary membrane in the above range, It can approximate the structure and properties of the boundary membrane. That is, the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator can be an inner boundary membrane peeling model that approximates the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye. . Therefore, when training of inner boundary membrane peeling is performed using such an inner boundary membrane peeling model, the training has the same feeling as if an actual procedure (that is, inner boundary membrane peeling in the human eye) was performed. Obtainable. Therefore, such an inner boundary membrane peeling model can be suitably used for learning the inner boundary membrane peeling technique, evaluating the proficiency level of the surgical technique, and the like.
本明細書において、上記(1)の擬似内境界膜の破断強度は、例えば以下の方法で測定することができる。測定に供する擬似内境界膜を、短辺が8mmであり、長辺が20mmよりも長い短冊状に切り出して試験片を作成する。この試験片の長手方向が引張方向と一致し、チャック間距離20mmとなるように引張試験機にセットする。上記引張試験機としては、例えば、(株)島津製作所社製の商品名「AGS-X」や(株)オリエンテック製の商品名「テンシロン」を使用することができる。そして、25℃、50%RH環境下、引張速度12mm/分の条件にて試験片を引張し、試験片が破断に至った時の引張応力(kgf/mm2;ここで、1kgfは約9.8Nである。)を測定する。
本明細書において、上記引張応力(kgf/mm2)とは、引張前の試験片の引張方向に対して直交する断面の単位面積(mm2)あたりにかかる引張力(kgf)をいう。即ち、破断強度は、以下の式:破断強度(kgf/mm2)=破断時の引張力(kgf)÷{試験片の短辺の長さ(mm)×試験片の厚さ(mm)};により求めることができる。
In the present specification, the breaking strength of the pseudo inner boundary film (1) can be measured, for example, by the following method. A pseudo inner boundary film to be used for measurement is cut into a strip shape having a short side of 8 mm and a long side longer than 20 mm to prepare a test piece. The test piece is set in a tensile tester so that the longitudinal direction thereof coincides with the tensile direction and the distance between chucks is 20 mm. As the tensile tester, for example, trade name “AGS-X” manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation or trade name “Tensilon” manufactured by Orientec Co., Ltd. can be used. The test piece was pulled under the conditions of 25 ° C. and 50% RH under the conditions of a tensile speed of 12 mm / min, and the tensile stress (kgf / mm 2 ; 1 kgf was about 9 .8N.).
In this specification, the tensile stress (kgf / mm 2), refers to a unit area of a cross section perpendicular to the pulling direction of the tensile test piece before (mm 2) tensile force applied per (kgf). That is, the breaking strength is expressed by the following formula: breaking strength (kgf / mm 2 ) = tensile force at break (kgf) ÷ {length of short side of test piece (mm) × thickness of test piece (mm)} ;
本明細書において、上記(2)の擬似内境界膜の破断伸度は、例えば以下の方法で測定することができる。上述の剥離強度の測定と同様の方法にて擬似内境界膜を引張し、試験片が破断に至った時のチャック間距離(mm)を測定する。そして、引張前のチャック間距離(mm)に対する、試験片が破断に至った時のチャック間距離(mm)の増加率(%)を破断伸度(%)として算出する。即ち、破断伸度は、以下の式:破断伸度(%)={破断時のチャック間距離(mm)-引張前のチャック間距離(mm)}÷引張前のチャック間距離(mm)×100;により求めることができる。 In the present specification, the breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary membrane of the above (2) can be measured, for example, by the following method. The pseudo inner boundary film is pulled by the same method as the measurement of the peel strength described above, and the distance between chucks (mm) when the test piece is broken is measured. Then, the increase rate (%) of the inter-chuck distance (mm) when the test piece reaches the rupture with respect to the inter-chuck distance (mm) before tension is calculated as the rupture elongation (%). That is, the elongation at break is the following formula: Break elongation (%) = {Distance between chucks at break (mm) −Distance between chucks before tension (mm)} ÷ Distance between chucks before tension (mm) × 100;
また、ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルの好ましい一態様では、以下に示す(3)の特徴を満たす内境界膜剥離モデルであり得る。
(3)擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥がす剥離強度(N/mm)が、以下の条件:
短冊状の内境界膜剥離モデルを試験片とし、剥離速度6mm/分の剥離条件で、擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜とを長尺方向にT形剥離する;
剥離開始端から10mmまでと剥離終末端から5mmまでを除いた15mm以上の剥離長さで測定した剥離力(N)の平均を平均剥離力(N)とする;
単位幅(mm)あたりの擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜から剥離するのに必要な平均剥離力(N)を剥離強度(N/mm)とする;
で測定したときに、0.001N/mm~0.1N/mmである。
Moreover, in a preferable aspect of the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed herein, the inner boundary membrane peeling model may satisfy the following feature (3).
(3) The peel strength (N / mm) for peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is as follows:
Using a strip-shaped inner boundary membrane exfoliation model as a test piece, the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane are T-shaped exfoliated in the longitudinal direction under an exfoliation condition of 6 mm / min;
The average of the peel force (N) measured at a peel length of 15 mm or more excluding from the peel start end to 10 mm and from the peel end end to 5 mm is defined as the average peel force (N);
Peel strength (N / mm) is the average peel force (N) required to peel the pseudo inner boundary membrane per unit width (mm) from the pseudo retina;
It is 0.001 N / mm to 0.1 N / mm when measured by.
上記(3)の剥離強度を示す内境界膜剥離モデルは、実際の人眼において擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する場合と同程度(典型的には同様)の力で引っ張ることで、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離することができる。したがって、かかる擬似内境界膜を備えた内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離における剥離開始端形成や内境界膜を剥離する力加減等の習得や当該手技の評価等に特に好適である。
かかる構成の内境界膜剥離モデル、即ち、上記範囲の(3)擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する剥離強度を備えた内境界膜剥離モデルは、実際の人眼における網膜と内境界膜の構成および特性に極めて近似したものとなり得る。即ち、擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性と近似する内境界膜剥離モデルとなり得る。さらに好ましくは、上記範囲の(1)破断強度および(2)破断伸度と、上記範囲の(3)剥離強度とを兼備する。このような内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離の手技の習得や手術手技の習熟度の評価等への利用に極めて好適である。
The inner boundary membrane peeling model showing the peeling strength in (3) above is pulled by a force similar to (typically the same as) when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina in the actual human eye, The pseudo inner limiting membrane can be peeled off from the pseudo retina. Therefore, the inner boundary film peeling model provided with such a pseudo inner boundary film is particularly suitable for learning such as formation of a peeling start end in inner boundary film peeling, force adjustment for peeling the inner boundary film, evaluation of the technique, and the like.
The inner boundary membrane detachment model having such a configuration, that is, the inner boundary membrane detachment model having a separation strength for detaching the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the above-described range (3) on the pseudo retina, the retina and inner boundary membrane in an actual human eye. Can be very close to the structure and characteristics of That is, the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using the insulator can be an inner boundary membrane peeling model that approximates the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using the insulator in the human eye. . More preferably, (1) breaking strength and (2) breaking elongation in the above range are combined with (3) peel strength in the above range. Such an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model is extremely suitable for use in learning the inner boundary membrane exfoliation technique and evaluating the proficiency level of the surgical technique.
本明細書において、上記(3)の擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離強度は、例えば以下の方法で測定することができる。測定に供する内境界膜剥離モデルを、20mm×30mmの長方形状に切り出して試験片を作成する。かかる試験片の長手方向の一端において擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を約5mm程度剥離した剥離開始端を形成し、25℃、50%RH環境下、剥離速度6mm/分の条件にて、当該剥離端から擬似内境界膜と擬似網膜とが長尺方向に沿ってT形剥離するように擬似網膜および擬似内境界膜を引張し、引張力(N)、即ち剥離力(N)を測定する。上記擬似内境界膜の引張には、例えば、(株)島津製作所社製の商品名「AGS-X」や(株)オリエンテック製の商品名「テンシロン」を使用することができる。そして、上記剥離開始端から10mmまでと剥離終末端から5mmまでを除いた15mmの剥離長さで測定した剥離力(N)から平均剥離力(N)を算出する。上記平均剥離力(N)は、例えばJIS K 6854-2での算出方法に準拠して、力-つかみ移動距離曲線から求めることができる。そして、単位幅(mm)あたりの擬似内境界膜と擬似網膜とを剥離するのに必要な平均剥離力(N)を剥離強度(N/mm)として算出する。即ち、剥離強度は、以下の式:剥離強度(N/mm)=平均剥離力(N)÷試験片の短辺の長さ(mm);により求めることができる。 In the present specification, the peel strength when the pseudo inner boundary membrane is peeled from the pseudo retina (3) above can be measured, for example, by the following method. A test piece is prepared by cutting an inner boundary membrane peeling model to be used for measurement into a 20 mm × 30 mm rectangular shape. At the one end in the longitudinal direction of the test piece, a peeling start end is formed by peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina by about 5 mm, and the test piece is subjected to the peeling rate of 6 mm / min in a 25 ° C., 50% RH environment. The pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane are pulled so that the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina are separated in a T-shape along the longitudinal direction from the peeling end, and the tensile force (N), that is, the peeling force (N) is measured. . For example, the trade name “AGS-X” manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation or the product name “Tensilon” manufactured by Orientec Co., Ltd. can be used for tensioning the pseudo inner boundary membrane. Then, the average peel force (N) is calculated from the peel force (N) measured with a peel length of 15 mm excluding from the peel start end to 10 mm and from the peel end end to 5 mm. The average peeling force (N) can be obtained from a force-grasping movement distance curve in accordance with, for example, a calculation method in JIS K 6854-2. Then, the average peel force (N) required to peel the pseudo inner boundary film and the pseudo retina per unit width (mm) is calculated as the peel strength (N / mm). That is, the peel strength can be determined by the following formula: peel strength (N / mm) = average peel force (N) ÷ length of the short side of the test piece (mm).
また、本発明によって、他の側面として、内境界膜剥離の訓練等に用いる内境界膜剥離訓練装置であり、以下の特徴を有する装置が提供される。即ち、上記内境界膜剥離訓練装置は、ここで開示されるいずれかの態様の内境界膜剥離モデルと、該内境界膜剥離モデルをセットする内境界膜剥離モデルセット部とを備えており、当該内境界膜剥離モデルセット部は、上記内境界膜剥離モデルを固定する固定部と、手術器具を挿入するための挿入口が形成された本体部とを有する。
内境界膜剥離は眼球に設けた手術器具の挿入口(所謂カニューラ)から手術器具を挿入し、眼球の深部に存在する内境界膜を剥離する。したがって、手術器具の可動域の制限等を伴う。上述の構成の内境界膜剥離訓練装置を用いることで、実際の眼球を手術する場合に近い環境での訓練が実現可能となる。
Moreover, according to the present invention, as another aspect, there is provided an inner boundary film peeling training apparatus used for inner boundary film peeling training or the like, and an apparatus having the following characteristics. That is, the inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus includes an inner boundary membrane peeling model of any aspect disclosed herein, and an inner boundary membrane peeling model setting unit for setting the inner boundary membrane peeling model. The inner boundary membrane peeling model set portion includes a fixing portion that fixes the inner boundary membrane peeling model and a main body portion in which an insertion port for inserting a surgical instrument is formed.
In the inner boundary membrane peeling, a surgical instrument is inserted from an insertion port (so-called cannula) of a surgical instrument provided on the eyeball, and the inner boundary membrane existing in the deep part of the eyeball is peeled off. Therefore, there is a limitation in the range of motion of the surgical instrument. By using the inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus having the above-described configuration, it is possible to implement training in an environment close to that in the case of operating an actual eyeball.
以下、本発明の好適な実施形態を説明する。本明細書において特に言及している事項以外の事柄であって本発明の実施に必要な事柄は、当該分野における従来技術に基づく当業者の設計事項として把握され得る。本発明は、本明細書に開示されている内容と当該分野における技術常識とに基づいて実施することができる。なお、以下の図面において、同じ作用を奏する部材、部位に同じ符号を付して説明し、重複する説明は省略又は簡略化することがある。また、各図における寸法関係(長さ、幅、厚さ等)は必ずしも実際の寸法関係を反映するものではない。
また、本明細書中で引用されている全ての文献の全ての内容は本明細書中に参照として組み入れられている。
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. Matters necessary for the implementation of the present invention other than matters specifically mentioned in the present specification can be grasped as design matters of those skilled in the art based on the prior art in this field. The present invention can be carried out based on the contents disclosed in this specification and common technical knowledge in the field. In addition, in the following drawings, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the member and site | part which show | plays the same effect | action, and the overlapping description may be abbreviate | omitted or simplified. Further, the dimensional relationship (length, width, thickness, etc.) in each drawing does not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional relationship.
In addition, the entire contents of all documents cited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference.
ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルは、擬似網膜と、該擬似網膜の少なくとも一方の表面に積層された擬似内境界膜とを備える。内境界膜剥離モデルの形状は特に限定されず、例えばシート状や板状、適当な大きさのチップ状等であり得る。 The inner boundary membrane detachment model disclosed here includes a pseudo retina and a pseudo inner boundary membrane laminated on at least one surface of the pseudo retina. The shape of the inner boundary membrane peeling model is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a sheet shape, a plate shape, or a chip shape having an appropriate size.
かかる内境界膜剥離モデルの典型的な構成例を図1に模式的に示す。この内境界膜剥離モデル10は、シート状の擬似網膜30と、その一方の面(片面)に積層されたフィルム状(シート状)の擬似内境界膜20とを備える。内境界膜剥離モデルは、典型的には内境界膜を網膜から剥離する内境界膜剥離の手技訓練等に使用される。使用前(即ち内境界膜剥離の手技訓練等に供される前、典型的には保管中)の内境界膜剥離モデルは、典型的には、擬似内境界膜表面が保護シートで保護された形態であり得る。
さらに、内境界膜剥離モデルは、図2に示すように、上記擬似網膜30の他面(擬似内境界膜が積層される面の背面)が支持基材40上に積層された形態であってもよい。或いは、図3に示すとおり、上記擬似網膜30の各面(両面)に擬似内境界膜20が形成された形態であってもよい。または、図4に示すとおり、上記支持基材40の各面(両面)に擬似網膜30が備えられ、さらに該擬似網膜30の表面(支持基材に接する面の背面)にそれぞれ擬似内境界膜20が備えられた形態であってもよい。上記支持基材40を有する形態の内境界膜剥離モデル10は、形態保持に優れるため好ましい。また、両面に擬似内境界膜20を備える内境界膜剥離モデル10は、内境界膜剥離モデルの単位面積あたりの擬似内境界膜面積が増える(典型的には倍になる)ため好ましい。
A typical configuration example of such an inner boundary film peeling model is schematically shown in FIG. This inner boundary
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the inner boundary membrane peeling model is a form in which the other surface of the pseudo retina 30 (the back surface of the surface on which the pseudo inner boundary membrane is laminated) is laminated on the
また、ここで開示される内境界膜剥離モデルは、擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と近似している。
なお、擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と近似していることは、人眼における内境界膜剥離の手技を習得している医師(即ち当業者)が擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する官能試験を行うことで、評価することができる。例えば、後述の実施例に示す評価方法を採用することで評価可能である。或いは、内境界膜剥離モデルの破断強度、破断伸度、剥離強度等を測定することでも評価可能である。
Further, in the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed here, the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane with the human eye.
It should be noted that the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner border membrane in the human eye. The evaluation can be performed by a sensory test in which a master doctor (that is, a person skilled in the art) learns to peel off the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina. For example, the evaluation can be performed by adopting an evaluation method shown in Examples described later. Alternatively, it can be evaluated by measuring the breaking strength, breaking elongation, peeling strength, etc. of the inner boundary membrane peeling model.
上記内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性は、例えば、擬似内境界膜および擬似網膜を構成する構成材料、および構成材料の分子量や分子構造(結晶度等)等を適宜選択することや、擬似内境界膜中に微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)を分散させること等により、調整することができる。また、擬似網膜の擬似内境界膜と対向する面を適宜表面処理(典型的には親水処理等)すること等によっても、上記剥離性を調整することができる。 The peelability of the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model can be determined, for example, by appropriately selecting the constituent materials constituting the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina, and the molecular weight and molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent materials. It can be adjusted by dispersing fine particles (typically microbeads) in the film. In addition, the above-described peelability can be adjusted by appropriately surface-treating the surface of the pseudo retina facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane (typically hydrophilic treatment).
ここに開示される擬似内境界膜は、典型的に、チャック間距離20mm、引張速度12mm/分の条件で測定される破断強度が0.05kgf/mm2以上(好ましくは0.08kgf/mm2以上、より好ましくは0.1kgf/mm2以上)であり、且つ1.2kgf/mm2以下(好ましくは1.0kgf/mm2以下、より好ましくは0.8kgf/mm2以下、さらに好ましくは0.6kgf/mm2以下)であり得る。
Pseudo within the boundary layer as disclosed herein is typically a distance between
上記擬似内境界膜の破断強度は、例えば、擬似内境界膜を構成する構成材料、および構成材料の分子量や分子構造(結晶度等)等を適宜選択することにより、調整することができる。また、詳細は後述するが、擬似内境界膜中に微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)を分散させること等によっても、上記擬似内境界膜の破断強度を調整することができる。 The breaking strength of the quasi-inner boundary film can be adjusted, for example, by appropriately selecting the constituent material constituting the quasi-inner boundary film and the molecular weight and molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent material. Although details will be described later, the breaking strength of the simulated inner boundary film can also be adjusted by dispersing fine particles (typically, microbeads) in the simulated inner boundary film.
また、ここに開示される擬似内境界膜は、典型的に、チャック間距離20mm、引張速度12mm/分の条件で測定される破断伸度が0.1%以上(好ましくは0.3%以上、より好ましくは0.5%以上)であり、且つ5.0%以下(好ましくは3.0%以下、より好ましくは2.0%以下、さらに好ましくは1.5%以下)であり得る。 Further, the pseudo inner boundary film disclosed herein typically has a breaking elongation measured at a distance between chucks of 20 mm and a tensile speed of 12 mm / min of 0.1% or more (preferably 0.3% or more). , More preferably 0.5% or more) and 5.0% or less (preferably 3.0% or less, more preferably 2.0% or less, and further preferably 1.5% or less).
上記擬似内境界膜の破断伸度は、例えば、擬似内境界膜を構成する構成材料、および構成材料の分子量や分子構造(結晶度等)等を適宜選択することにより、調整することができる。また、詳細は後述するが、擬似内境界膜中に微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)を分散させること等によっても、上記擬似内境界膜の破断伸度を調整することができる。 The breaking elongation of the pseudo inner boundary film can be adjusted, for example, by appropriately selecting the constituent material constituting the pseudo inner boundary film and the molecular weight or molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent material. As will be described in detail later, the breaking elongation of the simulated inner boundary film can also be adjusted by dispersing fine particles (typically microbeads) in the simulated inner boundary film.
ここに開示される内境界膜剥離モデルは、典型的に、剥離速度6mm/分で、擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜とをT形剥離する条件で測定される剥離強度が、0.001N/mm以上(好ましくは0.003N/mm以上、より好ましくは0.005N以上)、0.1N/mm以下(好ましくは0.05N/mm以下、より好ましくは0.02N/mm以下)であり得る。 The inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed here typically has a peeling strength of 0.001 N / mm measured at a peeling speed of 6 mm / min and a T-type peeling condition between the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary membrane. It can be above (preferably 0.003 N / mm or more, more preferably 0.005 N or more), 0.1 N / mm or less (preferably 0.05 N / mm or less, more preferably 0.02 N / mm or less).
上記擬似網膜から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離強度は、例えば、擬似内境界膜および擬似網膜を構成する構成材料、および構成材料の分子量や分子構造(結晶度等)を適宜選択して組み合わせることにより、調整することができる。また、擬似網膜の擬似内境界膜と対向する面を適宜表面処理(典型的には親水処理等)すること等によっても、上記剥離強度を調整することができる。 The peeling strength when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina is selected by appropriately selecting, for example, the constituent materials constituting the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina, and the molecular weight and molecular structure (crystallinity, etc.) of the constituent materials. It can be adjusted by combining. The peel strength can also be adjusted by appropriately surface-treating the surface of the pseudo retina facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane (typically hydrophilic treatment).
内境界膜剥離モデルの擬似内境界膜の表面形状は、平面であってもよく、人眼の眼底球面の凹面を模した湾曲であってもよい。人眼での内境界膜剥離において剥離する内境界膜の範囲は狭小(例えば凡そ直径3mm~5mmの円程度の大きさ)であるため、上記湾曲形状の内境界膜剥離モデル或いは平面形状の内境界剥離モデルのいずれであっても本発明を好適に実施できる。製造効率および保管の観点からは、平板形状の内境界膜剥離モデルが好ましい。 The surface shape of the pseudo inner boundary membrane of the inner boundary membrane peeling model may be a flat surface or a curve simulating the concave surface of the fundus sphere of the human eye. Since the range of the inner boundary membrane to be peeled in the case of the inner boundary membrane peeling by the human eye is narrow (for example, the size of a circle with a diameter of about 3 mm to 5 mm), The present invention can be suitably implemented with any of the boundary peeling models. From the viewpoint of production efficiency and storage, a flat-plate inner boundary membrane peeling model is preferable.
擬似内境界膜の厚さは特に限定されないが、人眼における内境界膜剥離の剥離性に近似した剥離性(典型的には、擬似内境界膜の把持性、破断強度、破断伸度等)を高度に再現する観点からは、擬似内境界膜の膜厚は、1μm以上(例えば2μm以上、典型的には4μm以上)が好ましく、10μm以下(例えば8μm以下、典型的には5μm以下)が好ましい。 The thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is not particularly limited, but peelability similar to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling by the human eye (typically gripping ability of the pseudo inner boundary film, breaking strength, breaking elongation, etc.) From the viewpoint of highly reproducing the thickness, the thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is preferably 1 μm or more (for example, 2 μm or more, typically 4 μm or more), and preferably 10 μm or less (for example, 8 μm or less, typically 5 μm or less). preferable.
ここで、膜厚をより厚くすると擬似網膜上からの擬似内境界膜の剥離は容易となり、膜厚をより薄くすると擬似網膜上からの擬似内境界膜の剥離は難しくなることが本発明者らによって明らかとなった。換言すれば、擬似内境界膜の膜厚を調整することで、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の難易度を変化させることができる。例えば、擬似内境界膜の膜厚が異なる内境界膜剥離モデルを、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の難易度に応じて、凡そ6μm以上の膜厚の擬似内境界膜を備えた内境界膜剥離モデルは低難易度のモデル、擬似内境界膜の膜厚が3μm以上6μm未満程度の場合は中難易度(汎用)のモデル、擬似内境界膜の膜厚が3μm未満程度の場合は高難易度な内境界膜剥離モデルと分類することができる。
なお、本明細書において「膜厚」および「厚さ」とは、平均膜厚および平均厚さを表すものであるが、好適には全領域の95%以上がここに示す膜厚又は厚さの範囲に収まる。
Here, the present inventors have found that when the film thickness is increased, the pseudo inner boundary film is easily detached from the pseudo retina, and when the film thickness is decreased, it is difficult to exfoliate the pseudo inner boundary film from the pseudo retina. It became clear by. In other words, by adjusting the film thickness of the simulated inner boundary film, the difficulty level when peeling the simulated inner boundary film from the pseudo retina can be changed. For example, an inner boundary membrane peeling model having a different thickness of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is provided with a pseudo inner boundary membrane having a thickness of about 6 μm or more according to the difficulty level when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina. The inner boundary membrane peeling model is a low difficulty model. When the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is 3 μm or more and less than 6 μm, the medium difficulty level (general purpose) model, and the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is less than 3 μm. The case can be classified as a highly difficult inner boundary membrane peeling model.
In the present specification, “film thickness” and “thickness” mean an average film thickness and an average thickness, and preferably 95% or more of the entire region shows the film thickness or thickness shown here. Within the range of.
擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の難易度を変化させることで、術者(例えば訓練者)の内境界膜剥離の手技(技術)の習熟度に応じた内境界膜剥離モデルを作成することができる。例えば、擬似内境界膜の剥離が低難易度の内境界膜剥離モデル(典型的に、膜厚が厚い擬似内境界膜を備えた内境界膜剥離モデル)は、内境界膜剥離について技術的に未熟な術者(典型的には初心者)が内境界膜剥離の技術を習得する際により好適に利用可能である。一方で、擬似内境界膜の剥離の難易度が中難易度および高難易度の内境界膜剥離モデル(典型的に、より薄い膜厚の擬似内境界膜を備えた内境界膜剥離モデル)は、より実践的な内境界膜剥離の技術習得および当該技術の習熟度評価の目的により好適に利用可能である。なお、上記のとおり難易度(膜厚)別に3段階に分類した内境界膜剥離モデルの中では、擬似内境界膜の剥離の難易度が中程度の内境界膜剥離モデル(典型的に擬似内境界膜の膜厚が凡そ3μm以上6μm未満の内境界膜剥離モデル)が、最も幅広い技術習熟度の術者(訓練者、医師)の使用に好適であり、汎用性が広いため、利用価値が高い。 By changing the difficulty level when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane, it is possible to create an inner boundary membrane peeling model according to the skill level of the inner boundary membrane peeling technique (technique) of the operator (for example, a trainee) it can. For example, an inner boundary film peeling model (typically, an inner boundary film peeling model having a thicker pseudo inner boundary film) in which peeling of the pseudo inner boundary film is less difficult is technically related to inner boundary film peeling. It can be used more suitably when an unskilled operator (typically a beginner) learns the technique of inner boundary membrane separation. On the other hand, an inner boundary film peeling model (typically an inner boundary film peeling model with a thinner inner inner film) having a medium difficulty level and a high difficulty level. Therefore, the present invention can be suitably used for the purpose of acquiring a more practical technique for peeling the inner boundary film and evaluating the skill level of the technique. Of the inner boundary film peeling models classified into three stages according to the difficulty level (film thickness) as described above, the inner boundary film peeling model (typically the simulated inner The inner boundary membrane peeling model with a boundary membrane thickness of approximately 3 μm or more and less than 6 μm is suitable for use by surgeons (trainers, doctors) with the widest range of technical proficiency. high.
内境界膜剥離モデルの擬似内境界膜は、上述の人眼における内境界膜剥離の剥離性に近似した剥離性(典型的には上記の破断強度、破断伸度、剥離強度等)を実現し得るものであれば、当該擬似内境界膜の構成成分よって特に限定されない。例えば、熱可塑性樹脂、UV硬化性樹脂、熱硬化性樹脂等を主成分(例えば、擬似内境界膜の構成成分中50質量%を超える成分)として含む材質であり得る。擬似内境界膜には、例えば、ポリ塩化ビニリデン、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリビニルアルコール等のビニル系ポリマー、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン、ポリメチルペンテン等のポリオレフィン、ポリエチレンテレフタレート等のポリエステル、ポリアミド、セロファンその他のセルロース系ポリマーおよびこれらの組み合わせからなる群から選択される高分子材料を主成分として含む。特に食品包装フィルムの製造に用いられるビニル系ポリマーやポリオレフィンから成るフィルムが好適である。ポリ塩化ビニリデン、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリエチレン(低密度ポリエチレン、直鎖状低密度ポリエチレン、高密度ポリエチレン等)、ポリプロピレン、ポリメチルペンテン、ポリエチレンテレフタレート、ポリアミド、ポリビニルアルコール、セロファン等の高分子材料(典型的には樹脂材料)等を主成分として含む材質により構成することができる。これらの高分子材料を1種単独で用いてもよく、または2種以上を組み合わせて用いてもよい。 The simulated inner boundary membrane of the inner boundary membrane peeling model realizes peelability (typically the above breaking strength, breaking elongation, peeling strength, etc.) similar to the peeling properties of the inner boundary membrane peeling in the human eye described above. As long as it can be obtained, it is not particularly limited by the constituent components of the pseudo inner boundary membrane. For example, it may be a material containing a thermoplastic resin, a UV curable resin, a thermosetting resin or the like as a main component (for example, a component exceeding 50% by mass in the constituent components of the pseudo inner boundary film). Examples of the pseudo inner boundary film include vinyl polymers such as polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, and polyvinyl alcohol, polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polymethylpentene, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, cellophane, and other cellulose polymers. And a polymer material selected from the group consisting of these as a main component. In particular, a film made of a vinyl polymer or polyolefin used for production of a food packaging film is suitable. Polymer materials (typical) such as polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene (low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, etc.), polypropylene, polymethylpentene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyvinyl alcohol, cellophane Can be made of a material containing a resin material as a main component. These polymer materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
好ましい一態様において、上記擬似内境界膜はポリ塩化ビニリデンを含む材質により構成される。上記擬似内境界膜の構成成分にしめるポリ塩化ビニリデンの割合は、50質量%を超えることが好ましく、75質量%以上であることがより好ましく、90質量%以上であることがさらに好ましい。擬似内境界膜の構成成分が実質的にポリ塩化ビニリデンであってもよい。 In a preferred embodiment, the pseudo inner boundary film is made of a material containing polyvinylidene chloride. The proportion of polyvinylidene chloride as a constituent component of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is preferably more than 50% by mass, more preferably 75% by mass or more, and further preferably 90% by mass or more. The constituent component of the pseudo inner boundary membrane may be substantially polyvinylidene chloride.
ポリ塩化ビニリデンとしては、塩化ビニリデンを主成分(主構成単量体、主モノマー、即ち、ポリ塩化ビニリデンを構成する単量体全体の50質量%を超える成分)とし、これと共重合し得る単量体との共重合体である塩化ビニリデン系共重合体(塩化ビニリデンコポリマー)が好ましい。或いは、ポリ塩化ビニリデンを構成する単量体が塩化ビニリデンのみである、塩化ビニリデン単独重合体(塩化ビニリデンホモポリマー)であってもよい。上記塩化ビニリデンと共重合し得る単量体としては、例えば、塩化ビニル;アクリル酸メチル、アクリル酸ブチル、アクリル酸2-エチルヘキシル等のアクリル酸エステル;メタアクリル酸メチル、メタアクリル酸ブチル等のメタアクリル酸エステル、アクリロニトリル等が挙げられる。特に、塩化ビニル、アクリル酸メチル、アクリル酸ブチル、アクリル酸2-エチルヘキシルが好ましい。塩化ビニリデンに共重合する単量体は1種のみであってもよいし、2種以上の単量体であってもよい。 As polyvinylidene chloride, vinylidene chloride is a main component (main constituent monomer, main monomer, that is, a component exceeding 50% by mass of the whole monomer constituting the polyvinylidene chloride), and can be copolymerized with this. A vinylidene chloride copolymer (vinylidene chloride copolymer) which is a copolymer with a monomer is preferable. Alternatively, it may be a vinylidene chloride homopolymer (vinylidene chloride homopolymer) in which the monomer constituting polyvinylidene chloride is only vinylidene chloride. Examples of the monomer that can be copolymerized with vinylidene chloride include, for example, vinyl chloride; acrylic acid esters such as methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; and methacrylates such as methyl methacrylate and butyl methacrylate. Acrylic acid ester, acrylonitrile, etc. are mentioned. In particular, vinyl chloride, methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate are preferable. Only one monomer may be copolymerized with vinylidene chloride, or two or more monomers may be used.
塩化ビニリデン系共重合体を構成する単量体(モノマー)に占める塩化ビニリデンの割合は、例えば、単量体全体の70質量%以上98質量%以下が好ましく、80質量%以上97質量%以下がより好ましい。塩化ビニリデンの割合がかかる範囲である塩化ビニリデン系共重合体は、擬似内境界膜を成形する際の成膜性が高いため、本発明の実施に好適である。 The proportion of vinylidene chloride in the monomer (monomer) constituting the vinylidene chloride copolymer is, for example, preferably 70% by mass or more and 98% by mass or less, and more preferably 80% by mass or more and 97% by mass or less. More preferred. A vinylidene chloride copolymer in which the proportion of vinylidene chloride is within such a range is suitable for the practice of the present invention because of its high film formability when forming a pseudo inner boundary film.
塩化ビニリデン系共重合体は、例えば乳化重合法、溶液重合法、懸濁重合法等の手法により合成することができる。 The vinylidene chloride copolymer can be synthesized by a technique such as an emulsion polymerization method, a solution polymerization method, or a suspension polymerization method.
塩化ビニリデン系共重合体の重量平均分子量は特に限定されないが、4×104以上18×104以下(好ましくは6×104以上16×104以下、より好ましくは8×104以上14×104以下)とすることができる。なお、重量平均分子量の異なる2種以上の塩化ビニリデン共重合体を任意の割合で混合することで適当な重量平均分子量となるように調整してもよい。
ここで、上記重量平均分子量は、例えばゲルパーミエーションクロマトグラフィー(GPC)によって測定することができる。
The weight average molecular weight of the vinylidene chloride copolymer is not particularly limited, but is 4 × 10 4 or more and 18 × 10 4 or less (preferably 6 × 10 4 or more and 16 × 10 4 or less, more preferably 8 × 10 4 or more and 14 × or less. 10 4 or less). In addition, you may adjust so that it may become an appropriate weight average molecular weight by mixing 2 or more types of vinylidene chloride copolymers from which a weight average molecular weight differs in arbitrary ratios.
Here, the weight average molecular weight can be measured, for example, by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).
上記塩化ビニリデン系共重合体には、熱安定剤、可塑剤、滑剤、抗酸化剤、分散助剤、充填剤、紫外線吸収剤、界面活性剤、その他の安定剤、pH調整剤、着色剤(染料、顔料)等の各種添加剤を必要に応じて含有させることができる。 The vinylidene chloride copolymer includes a heat stabilizer, a plasticizer, a lubricant, an antioxidant, a dispersion aid, a filler, an ultraviolet absorber, a surfactant, other stabilizers, a pH adjuster, a colorant ( Various additives such as dyes and pigments may be included as necessary.
ここに開示される技術の好ましい一態様では、上記擬似内境界膜中に微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)を包含させることができる。図5に、マイクロビーズを含有する擬似内境界膜を備える内境界膜剥離モデルを擬似内境界膜側から撮影した光学顕微鏡写真を示す。図5中ではマイクロビーズは黒点として把握される。図5に示すように、上記マイクロビーズが擬似内境界膜中にほぼ均一に分散した擬似内境界膜が好ましい。また、図6に、マイクロビーズを含有する擬似内境界膜を備える内境界膜剥離モデルを擬似網膜上から剥離した際の写真を示す。図6中では、マイクロビーズは白点として把握される。図6に示すように、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離するのと同時にマイクロビーズ(図6中の白点)が除去されるため、マイクロビーズが分散した擬似内境界膜を用いると、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離した箇所を容易に判別可能となる。 In a preferred embodiment of the technology disclosed herein, fine particles (typically microbeads) can be included in the pseudo inner boundary film. FIG. 5 shows an optical micrograph of an inner boundary membrane peeling model including a simulated inner boundary membrane containing microbeads taken from the simulated inner boundary membrane side. In FIG. 5, microbeads are grasped as black spots. As shown in FIG. 5, a pseudo inner boundary membrane in which the microbeads are dispersed almost uniformly in the pseudo inner boundary membrane is preferable. FIG. 6 shows a photograph of an inner boundary membrane peeling model having a pseudo inner boundary membrane containing microbeads peeled off from the pseudo retina. In FIG. 6, microbeads are grasped as white spots. As shown in FIG. 6, since the microbeads (white dots in FIG. 6) are removed at the same time as the pseudo inner boundary membrane is peeled off from the pseudo retina, when using the pseudo inner boundary membrane in which the micro beads are dispersed, It is possible to easily discriminate the place where the pseudo inner boundary membrane is peeled off from the pseudo retina.
微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)の平均粒径(MD50)は、擬似内境界膜の平均膜厚(Lt)の40%以上120%以下であり得る。かかる平均粒径の微粒子(マイクロビーズ)を擬似内境界膜中に含有させることで、微粒子(マイクロビーズ)が破断点として好適に作用する(即ちミシン目効果を効果的に発揮する)ことができる。例えば、MD50は、擬似内境界膜の膜厚の40%以上(好ましくは50%以上、より好ましくは85%以上、さらに好ましくは90%以上)100%以下(好ましくは99%以下、より好ましくは98%以下)であり得る。或いは、MD50は擬似内境界膜の膜厚よりも大きく(即ち、上記膜厚の100%よりも大きく、好ましくは101%以上、より好ましくは102%以上、さらに好ましくは105%以上)120%以下(好ましくは115%以下、より好ましくは110%以下)であり得る。或いは、擬似内境界膜の膜厚と微粒子(マイクロビーズ)の平均粒径(MD50)が同じであってもよい。換言すると、Lt×0.4(μm)≦MD50≦Lt×1(μm)、又は、Lt×1(μm)<MD50≦Lt×1.2(μm)であり得る。
微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)の平均粒径が擬似内境界膜の膜厚より小さい擬似内境界膜は、表面の平滑性を高くすることができる。これにより、攝子等を用いて擬似内境界膜を把持する際等に微粒子(マイクロビーズ)に由来する凸面に攝子等が不自然にひっかかることで感じる違和感を低減することができる。微粒子(マイクロビーズ)の平均粒径が擬似内境界膜の膜厚より大きい擬似内境界膜は、微粒子(マイクロビーズ)のミシン目効果が高レベルに発揮される。微粒子(マイクロビーズ)の平均粒径が膜厚と同じ擬似内境界膜は、違和感の解消とミシン目効果の両方の効果を高レベルに両立させ得るため、好ましい。
The average particle diameter (M D50 ) of the fine particles (typically microbeads) can be 40% or more and 120% or less of the average film thickness (Lt) of the pseudo inner boundary film. By containing fine particles (microbeads) having such an average particle diameter in the pseudo inner boundary film, the fine particles (microbeads) can preferably act as break points (that is, the perforation effect can be effectively exhibited). . For example, MD50 is 40% or more (preferably 50% or more, more preferably 85% or more, more preferably 90% or more) of the film thickness of the pseudo
The pseudo inner boundary film in which the average particle size of the fine particles (typically microbeads) is smaller than the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film can increase the surface smoothness. As a result, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity that is felt when an insulator or the like is unnaturally caught on a convex surface derived from fine particles (microbeads) when the pseudo inner boundary film is gripped using the insulator or the like. In the pseudo inner boundary film in which the average particle diameter of the fine particles (microbeads) is larger than the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film, the perforation effect of the microparticles (microbeads) is exhibited at a high level. A pseudo inner boundary film in which the average particle size of the microparticles (microbeads) is the same as the film thickness is preferable because both the effect of eliminating the sense of incongruity and the perforation effect can be achieved at a high level.
本明細書において「平均粒径」とは、一般的なレーザー回析・光散乱法に基づく粒度分布測定により測定した体積基準の粒度分布において、微粒子側からの累積頻度50体積%に相当する粒径(D50、メジアン径ともいう)をいう。 In this specification, “average particle size” means a particle corresponding to a cumulative frequency of 50% by volume from the fine particle side in a volume-based particle size distribution measured by particle size distribution measurement based on a general laser diffraction / light scattering method. Diameter (D 50 , also referred to as median diameter).
微粒子(マイクロビーズ)の形状は特に限定されず、真球状、楕円体状、中空状、お椀状等であり得る。特に真球状の微粒子(マイクロビーズ)は、擬似内境界膜中へ均一に分散させやすく、また、破断点としての高い効果が発揮されるため、本発明の実施に特に好適である。 The shape of the fine particles (microbeads) is not particularly limited, and may be a true sphere, an ellipsoid, a hollow, a bowl, or the like. In particular, spherical fine particles (microbeads) are particularly suitable for practicing the present invention because they are easily dispersed uniformly in the quasi-inner boundary film and exhibit a high effect as a breaking point.
擬似内境界膜の単位体積中に分散する微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)の個数は、例えば、1×108個/cm3以上(好ましくは2×108個/cm3以上)、10×108個/cm3以下(好ましくは8×108個/cm3以下、より好ましくは5×108個/cm3以下)とすることができる。 The number of fine particles (typically microbeads) dispersed in the unit volume of the pseudo inner boundary membrane is, for example, 1 × 10 8 particles / cm 3 or more (preferably 2 × 10 8 particles / cm 3 or more), 10 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less (preferably 8 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less, more preferably 5 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 or less).
微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)の材質は、特に制限されないが、例えばポリスチレン、低密度ポリエチレン(LDPE)、直鎖状低密度ポリエチレン(LLDPE)、ポリプロピレン(PP)、ポリ塩化ビニリデン、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリアミド、ポリウレタン、ポリアクリレート、ポリアクリロニトリル、ABS、ポリテトラフルオロエチレン(PTFE)、ポリメチルメタクリレート(PMMA)、硬質ワックス、シリカ、ガラス、酸化アルミニウム等ならびにこれらの混合物および共重合物等であり得る。或いは、任意の材質(典型的には上記の材質)等をコアとし、その表面を他の材質(上記の材質)等で被覆してもよい。また、微粒子(マイクロビーズ)は適宜表面処理(例えば、親水処理や官能基処理等)が施されていてもよい。 The material of the fine particles (typically microbeads) is not particularly limited. For example, polystyrene, low density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride. , Polyamide, polyurethane, polyacrylate, polyacrylonitrile, ABS, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), hard wax, silica, glass, aluminum oxide and the like, and mixtures and copolymers thereof. . Alternatively, an arbitrary material (typically, the above material) or the like may be used as a core, and the surface thereof may be covered with another material (the above material) or the like. The fine particles (microbeads) may be appropriately subjected to surface treatment (for example, hydrophilic treatment or functional group treatment).
また、ここに開示される技術の好ましい一態様では、擬似内境界膜は透明性を有する(好ましくは透明である)。具体的には、擬似内境界膜下の色或いは目印が視認できる以上の透明性を有することが好ましい。かかる擬似内境界膜とすることで、内境界膜剥離モデルを擬似内境界膜側から観察する際に、内境界膜下の擬似網膜を視認できるため、実際の人眼の内境界膜と近いものとなる。さらに、詳細は後述するが、かかる擬似内境界膜は、擬似網膜等に目印を付した内境界膜剥離モデルの効果を発揮させることに好適である。 Further, in a preferable aspect of the technology disclosed herein, the pseudo inner boundary film is transparent (preferably transparent). Specifically, it is preferable that the color or mark under the pseudo inner boundary film is more transparent than visible. By using such a pseudo inner boundary membrane, when observing the inner boundary membrane peeling model from the pseudo inner boundary membrane side, the pseudo retina under the inner boundary membrane can be visually recognized, so that it is close to the actual inner boundary membrane of the human eye It becomes. Furthermore, although details will be described later, such a pseudo inner boundary membrane is suitable for exerting the effect of an inner boundary membrane peeling model in which a pseudo retina or the like is marked.
また、ここに開示される技術の好ましい一態様では、擬似内境界膜は、着色されている。かかる擬似内境界膜は、擬似網膜との判別が容易であるため、擬似網膜上からの擬似内境界膜の剥離を確認しやすい。なお、実際の人眼における内境界膜剥離においても、色素等で内境界膜を染色した後に当該内境界膜を剥離する手法が知られている。 Further, in a preferred aspect of the technology disclosed herein, the pseudo inner boundary film is colored. Since such a pseudo inner boundary membrane can be easily distinguished from the pseudo retina, it is easy to confirm the separation of the pseudo inner border membrane from the pseudo retina. It should be noted that a technique for peeling the inner boundary film after staining the inner boundary film with a dye or the like is also known for peeling the inner boundary film in an actual human eye.
擬似内境界膜の着色は、例えば適当な着色剤(染料、顔料)を擬似内境界膜中に含有させることで行い得る。具体的には、予め擬似内境界膜の構成材料中に着色剤を混合(分散)しておき、該構成材料を用いて擬似内境界膜を成形する方法が挙げられる。或いは、成形後の擬似内境界膜上に着色剤を付与(例えば塗布)等してもよい。 The coloring of the pseudo inner boundary film can be performed, for example, by adding an appropriate colorant (dye, pigment) to the pseudo inner boundary film. Specifically, a method of mixing (dispersing) a colorant in the constituent material of the simulated inner boundary film in advance and molding the simulated inner boundary film using the constituent material can be mentioned. Alternatively, a coloring agent may be applied (for example, applied) on the pseudo inner boundary film after molding.
擬似内境界膜の着色に用いる着色剤(染料、顔料)は、擬似内境界膜の主成分(典型的には上記高分子材料)を着色するのに用いられることが知られているものであれば、従来公知のものを適宜使用することができる。特に限定するものではないが、上述した高分子を着色する場合には、着色剤として顔料(例えば、アゾ系顔料、フタロシアニン系顔料、アントラキノン系顔料等)が広く使われている。 The colorant (dye, pigment) used for coloring the pseudo inner boundary film is known to be used for coloring the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film (typically, the above polymer material). For example, conventionally known ones can be used as appropriate. Although not particularly limited, pigments (for example, azo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, anthraquinone pigments, etc.) are widely used as colorants when the above-described polymer is colored.
擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上に設ける方法としては、上述の人眼における内境界膜剥離の剥離性に近似した剥離性を有する擬似内境界膜を作成可能な方法であれば、従来公知の方法を採用できる。例えば、擬似内境界膜の構成成分を含む液状の擬似内境界膜形成用組成物を擬似網膜上に直接付与(典型的には塗付)して硬化処理する方法(以下直接法という)が挙げられる。或いは、一般的なフィルム(シート)形成法(例えば押し出し成形法やインフレーション成形法等)で作製した擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上に積層(例えば貼りあわせる等)してもよい。作業性の観点からは、直接法が好ましい。 As a method for providing the pseudo inner boundary film on the pseudo retina, any method known in the art can be used as long as it can create a pseudo inner boundary film having a peelability similar to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling in the human eye. Can be adopted. For example, there is a method (hereinafter referred to as a direct method) in which a liquid composition for forming a quasi-inner boundary film containing a constituent component of the quasi-inner boundary film is directly applied (typically applied) onto the pseudo retina and then cured (hereinafter referred to as a direct method). It is done. Alternatively, a pseudo inner boundary film produced by a general film (sheet) formation method (for example, extrusion molding method, inflation molding method, etc.) may be laminated (for example, pasted together) on the pseudo retina. From the viewpoint of workability, the direct method is preferable.
ここで、上記液状の擬似内境界膜形成用組成物とは、例えば、擬似内境界膜の主成分(典型的には上述の高分子材料、例えばポリ塩化ビニリデン系共重合体等)が適当な溶媒(有機溶媒や水等)中に溶解しているもの、或いは擬似内境界膜の主成分が適当な溶媒中に分散しているもの(例えばエマルション等)であり得る。又は、擬似内境界膜の構成成分を加熱溶融することで液状の擬似内境界膜形成用組成物を調製してもよい。
なお、擬似内境界膜組成物を構成する溶媒に溶解しない成分(不溶性成分)、例えば微粒子(マイクロビーズ)や顔料等、を擬似内境界膜の構成成分として用いる場合は、当該不溶性成分を従来公知の方法により、上記液状の擬似内境界膜形成用組成物中に均一に分散させて用いることが好ましい。例えば、擬似内境界膜の形成前の擬似内境界膜形成用組成物中に攪拌機(例えばプロペラ攪拌機)等を用いて上記不溶性成分を混合する方法、乳化等の手法により擬似内境界膜形成用組成物中に上記不溶性成分を分散させる方法等が挙げられる。
Here, the liquid composition for forming the quasi-inner boundary film is, for example, a main component of the quasi-inner boundary film (typically, the above-described polymer material such as a polyvinylidene chloride copolymer). It can be dissolved in a solvent (such as an organic solvent or water), or can be one in which the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film is dispersed in an appropriate solvent (for example, an emulsion). Alternatively, a liquid composition for forming a pseudo inner boundary film may be prepared by heating and melting constituent components of the pseudo inner boundary film.
When components (insoluble components) that are not soluble in the solvent constituting the simulated inner boundary membrane composition, such as fine particles (microbeads) or pigments, are used as the constituent components of the simulated inner boundary membrane, the insoluble components are conventionally known. In this way, it is preferable that the liquid composition for forming the quasi-inner boundary film is uniformly dispersed and used. For example, a composition for forming a pseudo inner boundary film by a method such as a method of mixing the above insoluble components using a stirrer (for example, a propeller stirrer) or the like into a composition for forming a pseudo inner boundary film before the formation of the pseudo inner boundary film, or a method such as emulsification Examples thereof include a method of dispersing the insoluble component in a product.
たとえば、一般に市販されている、擬似内境界膜の主成分が水中に安定に分散したエマルション(例えば塩化ビニリデン共重合体エマルション)中に、微粒子(マイクロビーズ)や着色料、その他添加剤を添加して混合することで、上記液状の擬似内境界膜組成用組成物を調製することができる。市販の塩化ビニリデン共重合体エマルションとして、例えば、旭化成ケミカルズ社製の商品名「サランラテックス(登録商標)」等が挙げられる。 For example, fine particles (microbeads), coloring agents, and other additives are added to a commercially available emulsion in which the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film is stably dispersed in water (for example, a vinylidene chloride copolymer emulsion). The liquid composition for quasi-inner boundary film composition can be prepared by mixing. As a commercially available vinylidene chloride copolymer emulsion, the brand name "Saran latex (trademark)" by Asahi Kasei Chemicals Co., Ltd. etc. are mentioned, for example.
擬似内境界膜形成用組成物の付与(典型的には塗付)は、例えば、スピンコーター、スプレーコーター、グラビアコーター、キャピラリーコーター(毛細管現象を利用した塗工装置)等を用いて行うことができる。特に、スピンコーターを用いた塗付(即ちスピンコート法)は、膜厚が均一な薄い膜を高精度に形成可能であり、作業性にも優れているため本発明の実施に好ましい。 The application of the composition for forming the pseudo inner boundary film (typically, application) can be performed using, for example, a spin coater, spray coater, gravure coater, capillary coater (a coating apparatus using a capillary phenomenon), or the like. it can. In particular, the coating using a spin coater (that is, the spin coating method) can form a thin film having a uniform film thickness with high accuracy and is excellent in workability, and thus is preferable for the implementation of the present invention.
また、上記硬化処理は、乾燥(加熱)、冷却、架橋、エージング、追加の共重合反応等から選択される1または2以上の処理であり得る。例えば、溶媒を含む擬似内境界膜形成用組成物を乾燥させるだけの処理(加熱処理等)や、加熱溶融状態にある擬似内境界膜形成用組成物を冷却する(固化させる)だけの処理も、ここでいう硬化処理に含まれ得る。 The curing treatment may be one or more treatments selected from drying (heating), cooling, crosslinking, aging, additional copolymerization reaction, and the like. For example, a process that only dries a composition for forming a simulated inner boundary film containing a solvent (such as a heat treatment) or a process that only cools (solidifies) a composition for forming a simulated inner boundary film in a heated and melted state. , And can be included in the curing treatment here.
ここで開示される好適な一態様では、擬似内境界膜の主成分が適当な溶媒中に溶解或いは分散した液状の擬似内境界膜形成用組成物を擬似網膜上に直接塗布し、加熱下で溶媒を乾燥させることにより、擬似網膜上に擬似内境界膜を形成することができる。乾燥温度は、例えば、40℃~150℃程度とすることができる。乾燥後、35℃~60℃(例えば40℃~50℃)程度で保持するエージング処理を施してもよい。エージング時間は使用する材料およびエージングの目的により適宜選択することができるが、例えば12時間~120時間(典型的には24時間~90時間、好ましくは36時間~60時間)程度とすることができる。 In a preferred embodiment disclosed herein, a liquid composition for forming a quasi-inner boundary film in which the main component of the quasi-inner boundary film is dissolved or dispersed in an appropriate solvent is directly applied onto the pseudo retina and heated. By drying the solvent, a pseudo inner boundary film can be formed on the pseudo retina. The drying temperature can be about 40 ° C. to 150 ° C., for example. After drying, an aging treatment in which the temperature is maintained at about 35 ° C. to 60 ° C. (for example, 40 ° C. to 50 ° C.) may be performed. The aging time can be appropriately selected depending on the material used and the purpose of aging, and can be, for example, about 12 to 120 hours (typically 24 to 90 hours, preferably 36 to 60 hours). .
例えば、擬似内境界膜の主成分として塩化ビニリデン系共重合体を用いた場合、上記エージング処理を行うことで、当該共重合体の結晶度を調節する(典型的には高結晶化させる)ことができる。エージング処理により塩化ビニリデン系共重合体の結晶度を大きくする(高結晶化する)ことで、該高結晶性塩化ビニリデン系共重合体を含む擬似内境界膜の破断強度および破断伸度を低くすることができる。 For example, when a vinylidene chloride copolymer is used as the main component of the pseudo inner boundary film, the crystallinity of the copolymer is adjusted (typically high crystallization) by performing the aging treatment. Can do. By increasing the crystallinity (high crystallization) of the vinylidene chloride copolymer by aging treatment, the fracture strength and elongation at break of the pseudo inner boundary film containing the highly crystalline vinylidene chloride copolymer are lowered. be able to.
擬似網膜は、上述の人眼における内境界膜剥離の剥離性に近似した剥離性(典型的には上記の破断強度、破断伸度、剥離強度等)を実現するものであれば、特に限定されない。擬似網膜は、単層であってもよく、二層以上の積層構造であってもよい。また、擬似網膜の厚さは特に限定されず、生産性、コスト、保存性等の観点から適宜設定することができる。例えば、擬似網膜の膜厚(単層構造の場合は膜厚、積層構造の場合は擬似内境界膜と対向する層の厚さ)を、10μm以上(例えば50μm以上)、1000μm以下(例えば500μm以下、典型的には100μm以下)程度とすることができる。 The pseudo retina is not particularly limited as long as it realizes peelability (typically, the above-mentioned breaking strength, breaking elongation, peeling strength, etc.) similar to the peeling property of the inner boundary membrane peeling in the human eye. . The pseudo retina may be a single layer or a laminated structure of two or more layers. The thickness of the pseudo retina is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate from the viewpoints of productivity, cost, storage stability, and the like. For example, the thickness of the pseudo retina (the thickness in the case of a single layer structure, the thickness of the layer facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane in the case of a laminated structure) is 10 μm or more (for example, 50 μm or more), 1000 μm or less (for example, 500 μm or less) , Typically 100 μm or less).
内境界膜剥離モデルに用いられる擬似網膜の材質は特に限定されず、例えば、エラストマー(シリコーンゴム、天然ゴム等)、金属(アルミニウム等)、又は合成樹脂等を主成分(擬似網膜の構成成分中50質量%を超える成分)として含む材質であり得る。特に、弾性材料(典型的にはエラストマー)を主成分として含む材質は、実際の人眼における内境界膜剥離の剥離性と近似した剥離性を高度に実現しやすいため、好適に用いることができる。擬似網膜は、例えば、シリコーンゴム、ブタジエンゴム、イソプレンゴム、ブチルゴム、フッ素ゴム、エチレンプロピレンゴム、ニトリルゴム、天然ゴム等の高分子材料を主成分とする材質により構成することができる。このような高分子材料は、1種類を単独で用いてもよいし、2種類以上を組み合わせて用いてもよい。 The material of the pseudo retina used for the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model is not particularly limited. For example, elastomer (silicone rubber, natural rubber, etc.), metal (aluminum, etc.), or synthetic resin is the main component (in the constituent components of the pseudo retina). The component may be included as a component exceeding 50% by mass). In particular, a material containing an elastic material (typically an elastomer) as a main component can be suitably used because it easily achieves a peelability that is close to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling in the actual human eye. . The pseudo retina can be made of a material mainly composed of a polymer material such as silicone rubber, butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, fluorine rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, nitrile rubber, natural rubber, and the like. Such polymer materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
本発明の好ましい一態様において、上記擬似網膜は、シリコーンゴムを含む材質により構成される。上記擬似網膜の構成成分に占める上記シリコーンゴムの割合は、50質量%を超える(即ち主成分である)ことが好ましく、75質量%以上であることがより好ましく、90質量%以上であることがさらに好ましい。擬似網膜の構成成分が実質的にシリコーンゴムであってもよい。 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pseudo retina is made of a material containing silicone rubber. The proportion of the silicone rubber in the constituent components of the pseudo retina is preferably more than 50% by mass (that is, the main component), more preferably 75% by mass or more, and 90% by mass or more. Further preferred. The constituent component of the pseudo retina may be substantially silicone rubber.
積層構造の擬似網膜を用いる場合は、擬似内境界膜との対向面が上記高分子材料(好ましくはシリコーンゴム)を主成分とする材質により構成された擬似網膜が好適である。特に、擬似内境界膜との対向面が上記高分子材料(好ましくはシリコーンゴム)により構成された擬似網膜が好ましい。 In the case of using a pseudo retina having a laminated structure, a pseudo retina in which the surface facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane is made of the above-described polymer material (preferably silicone rubber) as a main component is preferable. In particular, a pseudo retina in which a surface facing the pseudo inner boundary film is made of the polymer material (preferably silicone rubber) is preferable.
上記シリコーンゴムとしては、架橋構造を有し、ゴム状性質を有するポリシロキサンであれば特に制限なく使用できる。通常、シリコーンゴムはポリシロキサンを架橋することによって製造される。なお、ポリシロキサンは直鎖状、分岐鎖状、または環状のいずれであってもよい。また、これらのポリシロキサンのうち1種を単独で用いてもよいし、2種以上を組み合わせて使用してもよい。 The silicone rubber is not particularly limited as long as it is a polysiloxane having a crosslinked structure and rubber-like properties. Usually, silicone rubber is produced by crosslinking polysiloxane. The polysiloxane may be linear, branched or cyclic. One of these polysiloxanes may be used alone, or two or more may be used in combination.
上記シリコーンゴムとして、例えば、シリコーンゴムの主な構成成分であるポリシロキサンの側鎖が全てメチル基であるポリジメチルシロキサン(典型的には両末端変性ポリジメチルシロキサン)からなるジメチルシリコーンゴムを用いることができる。或いは、上記ポリジメチルシロキサンの側鎖の1個或いは2個以上のメチル基がビニル基等のアルケニル基、フルオロ基、トリフルオロメチル基などのフルオロアルキル基、エチル基等のアルキル基及び/又はフェニル基等のアリール基等に置換されたシリコーンゴムであってもよい。具体的には、ポリジメチルシロキサンの側鎖の1個或いは2個以上のメチル基がビニル基に置換されたビニルメチルシリコーンゴム、フェニル基に置換されたフェニルメチルシリコーンゴム、ビニル基およびフェニル基に置換されたフェニルビニルメチルシリコーンゴム、或いはトリフルオロプロピル基に置換されたフルオロシリコーンゴム等が挙げられる。これらのシリコーンゴムは、1種を単独で用いてもよいし、2種以上を組み合わせて用いてもよい。 As the silicone rubber, for example, a dimethyl silicone rubber composed of polydimethylsiloxane (typically both end-modified polydimethylsiloxane) in which all side chains of polysiloxane, which is a main component of silicone rubber, are methyl groups is used. Can do. Alternatively, one or more methyl groups in the side chain of the polydimethylsiloxane are alkenyl groups such as vinyl groups, fluoroalkyl groups such as fluoro groups and trifluoromethyl groups, alkyl groups such as ethyl groups, and / or phenyls. Silicone rubber substituted with an aryl group such as a group may be used. Specifically, vinyl methyl silicone rubber in which one or more methyl groups in the side chain of polydimethylsiloxane are substituted with vinyl groups, phenylmethyl silicone rubber substituted with phenyl groups, vinyl groups and phenyl groups. Examples thereof include substituted phenylvinylmethyl silicone rubber, fluorosilicone rubber substituted with a trifluoropropyl group, and the like. These silicone rubbers may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
側鎖が全てメチル基であるポリジメチルシロキサンは、網膜剥離手術における眼内充填物質や消化管内のガス解消剤として用いられており、生体適合性が高い物質である。したがって、ポリジメチルシロキサン(典型的には両末端変性ポリジメチルシロキサン)を主成分として架橋させたシリコーンゴム、即ち、シリコーンゴムを構成するポリシロキサンのうちポリジメチルシロキサンが50質量%を超える(好ましくは75質量%以上、より好ましくは85質量%以上、さらに好ましくは95質量%以上である)シリコーンゴムが好ましい。シリコーンゴムを構成するポリシロキサンが実質的にポリジメチルシロキサン(典型的には両末端変性ポリジメチルシロキサン)であるシリコーンゴム、即ち、ジメチルシリコーンゴムは、本発明の実施に好適である。 Polydimethylsiloxane, whose side chains are all methyl groups, is used as an intraocular filling material and gastrointestinal gas-releasing agent in retinal detachment surgery, and is a highly biocompatible substance. Therefore, a silicone rubber crosslinked with polydimethylsiloxane (typically both end-modified polydimethylsiloxane) as the main component, that is, polydimethylsiloxane exceeds 50% by mass of the polysiloxane constituting the silicone rubber (preferably Silicone rubber is preferred (75% by mass or more, more preferably 85% by mass or more, and still more preferably 95% by mass or more). A silicone rubber in which the polysiloxane constituting the silicone rubber is substantially polydimethylsiloxane (typically both end-modified polydimethylsiloxane), that is, dimethyl silicone rubber is suitable for the practice of the present invention.
シリコーンゴムは、硬化条件や硬化反応の様式等により種々に分類可能である。擬似網膜に用いられるシリコーンゴムとしては、熱を付与することにより硬化する(或いは硬化が促進される)熱硬化性シリコーンゴム、電離性放射線(紫外線、α線、β線、γ線、中性子線、電子線等)の照射により硬化する電離性放射線硬化性シリコーンゴム(典型的には紫外線硬化性シリコーンゴム)、或いは熱と電離性放射線のどちらを付与しても硬化する熱・電離性放射線硬化性シリコーンゴム、空気中の水分と反応して硬化反応(典型的には縮合反応)が進行する湿気硬化性シリコーンゴム(典型的には縮合反応性シリコーンゴム)等を使用することができる。これらのシリコーンゴムは、1種を単独で用いてもよいし、2種以上を組み合わせて用いてもよい。経済性および生産性等の観点からは、熱硬化性シリコーンゴム、紫外線硬化性シリコーンゴム、或いは、熱・紫外線硬化性シリコーンゴムが好ましい。特に、擬似網膜の形成に用いる装置の簡便さ等の観点からは、熱硬化性シリコーンゴムが好ましい。 Silicone rubber can be classified in various ways according to curing conditions, curing reaction mode, and the like. The silicone rubber used for the pseudo retina is a thermosetting silicone rubber that cures (or accelerates curing) by applying heat, ionizing radiation (ultraviolet rays, α rays, β rays, γ rays, neutron rays, Ionizing radiation curable silicone rubber (typically UV curable silicone rubber) that cures when irradiated with electron beam, etc., or heat / ionizing radiation curable that cures by applying either heat or ionizing radiation Silicone rubber, moisture curable silicone rubber (typically condensation-reactive silicone rubber) in which a curing reaction (typically a condensation reaction) proceeds by reacting with moisture in the air, and the like can be used. These silicone rubbers may be used alone or in combination of two or more. From the viewpoints of economy and productivity, thermosetting silicone rubber, ultraviolet curable silicone rubber, or heat / ultraviolet curable silicone rubber is preferable. In particular, thermosetting silicone rubber is preferable from the viewpoint of simplicity of an apparatus used for forming the pseudo retina.
上記熱硬化性シリコーンゴムの好適例として、付加反応による架橋によって硬化する熱付加反応硬化性シリコーンゴムが挙げられる。かかる熱付加反応硬化性シリコーンゴムの硬化温度は特に限定されず、常温にて硬化する常温硬化性シリコーンゴム、あるいは加熱により硬化が進行する加熱硬化性シリコーンゴムのいずれであってもよい。硬化速度(硬化時間)の管理が容易であることと、生産性向上の観点からは、加熱により付加反応が起こる加熱硬化性シリコーンゴムが好ましい。例えば、硬化温度が80℃~180℃(例えば90℃~160℃)程度の加熱硬化性シリコーンゴムを用いることができる。 A preferred example of the thermosetting silicone rubber is a heat addition reaction curable silicone rubber that is cured by crosslinking by an addition reaction. The curing temperature of the heat addition reaction curable silicone rubber is not particularly limited, and may be either a room temperature curable silicone rubber that cures at room temperature or a heat curable silicone rubber that cures by heating. From the viewpoint of easy management of the curing rate (curing time) and improvement in productivity, a heat-curable silicone rubber that undergoes an addition reaction by heating is preferable. For example, a thermosetting silicone rubber having a curing temperature of about 80 ° C. to 180 ° C. (for example, 90 ° C. to 160 ° C.) can be used.
また、上述のような熱付加反応硬化性シリコーンゴムには、架橋反応を進めるための触媒を添加することができる。かかる触媒としては、例えば、白金微粒子、塩化白金酸およびその誘導体等の白金系触媒が挙げられる。触媒の添加量は特に制限されないが、例えば、シリコーンゴムを構成するポリシロキサンに対して、白金重量換算で0.1~10000ppm(より好ましくは1~100ppm)程度とすることができる。 Also, a catalyst for advancing the crosslinking reaction can be added to the above heat addition reaction curable silicone rubber. Examples of such a catalyst include platinum-based catalysts such as platinum fine particles, chloroplatinic acid and derivatives thereof. The amount of the catalyst to be added is not particularly limited, but can be, for example, about 0.1 to 10,000 ppm (more preferably 1 to 100 ppm) in terms of platinum weight with respect to polysiloxane constituting the silicone rubber.
また、擬似網膜に用いるシリコーンゴムには、シリコーンゴムの硬さ(硬度)調節、耐候性の向上、また増量剤としての目的等のために無機質充填剤が配合されてもよい。かかる無機質充填剤の配合量を調整することで、シリコーンゴムを適当な硬さ(典型的には人眼の網膜と同程度の硬さ)に調節することが可能である。かかる無機充填剤としては、シリコーンゴムに用いられることが知られている種々の充填剤を使用できるが、例えば、フュームドシリカ、沈殿シリカ、珪藻土、石英、クレイ等の紛体が挙げられる。 Also, the silicone rubber used for the pseudo retina may be blended with an inorganic filler for the purpose of adjusting the hardness (hardness) of the silicone rubber, improving the weather resistance, or as an extender. By adjusting the blending amount of such an inorganic filler, it is possible to adjust the silicone rubber to an appropriate hardness (typically the same hardness as the retina of the human eye). As such an inorganic filler, various fillers known to be used for silicone rubber can be used, and examples thereof include powders such as fumed silica, precipitated silica, diatomaceous earth, quartz, and clay.
なお、擬似網膜に用いるシリコーンゴムには、上述のようなポリシロキサン以外に、必要に応じて、例えば触媒、充填剤、酸化防止剤、紫外線吸収剤、可塑剤、着色剤(染料、顔料)、反応助剤、反応抑制剤等、他の公知の添加剤を適宜添加することができる。触媒、充填剤、可塑剤等の添加量を調整することで、シリコーンゴムの硬さ等を適宜調整することができる。かかるシリコーンゴムは、上述のような成分を適宜調製又は入手して混合したもの、或いは上述のような成分を含む市販品を使用することができる。 In addition to the polysiloxane as described above, the silicone rubber used for the pseudo retina includes, for example, a catalyst, a filler, an antioxidant, an ultraviolet absorber, a plasticizer, a colorant (dye, pigment), if necessary. Other known additives such as reaction aids and reaction inhibitors can be added as appropriate. By adjusting the addition amount of a catalyst, a filler, a plasticizer, etc., the hardness etc. of silicone rubber can be adjusted suitably. As such silicone rubber, those prepared by appropriately mixing or obtaining the above-mentioned components, or commercially available products containing the above-described components can be used.
擬似網膜を成形する方法としては、使用する材質に適した従来公知の方法を採用することができる。例えば、上記高分子材料を主成分として含む材質から構成される擬似網膜を支持基材上に積層した態様の内境界膜の場合は、当該支持基材上に、擬似網膜の構成成分を含む液状の擬似網膜形成用組成物を直接付与(典型的には塗付)した後に硬化処理することで擬似網膜を成形することができる。具体的には、グラビアコーター、ロールコーター、ダイコーター、スピンコーター、スプレーコーター等を用いて支持基材上に擬似網膜形成用組成物を塗付することができる。特に、スピンコーターを用いた塗付(即ちスピンコート法)は、膜厚が均一な薄い膜を高精度に形成可能であり、作業性にも優れているため本発明の実施に好ましい。
或いは、上記高分子材料を主成分として含む材質を使用して、例えば、一般的なフィルム(シート)成形法(例えば押し出し成形法やインフレーション成形法)により成形してもよい。支持基材を有しない内境界膜剥離モデルにおける擬似網膜の成形には、かかる方法が適している。また、かかる方法により成形した擬似網膜を、接着剤等を用いて支持基材上に固定して用いてもよい。
As a method of forming the pseudo retina, a conventionally known method suitable for the material to be used can be employed. For example, in the case of an inner boundary membrane in a form in which a pseudo retina composed of a material containing the polymer material as a main component is laminated on a support base material, a liquid containing constituent components of the pseudo retina is provided on the support base material. The pseudo retina can be formed by directly applying (typically applying) the composition for forming a pseudo retina, followed by curing. Specifically, the composition for forming a pseudo retinal can be applied onto a support substrate using a gravure coater, roll coater, die coater, spin coater, spray coater or the like. In particular, the coating using a spin coater (that is, the spin coating method) can form a thin film having a uniform film thickness with high accuracy and is excellent in workability, and thus is preferable for the implementation of the present invention.
Or you may shape | mold by the general film (sheet | seat) shaping | molding method (For example, extrusion molding method or inflation molding method), for example using the material which contains the said polymeric material as a main component. Such a method is suitable for forming a pseudo retina in an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model having no support base material. Moreover, you may use the pseudo retina shape | molded by this method fixed on a support base material using an adhesive agent etc.
また、上記硬化処理は、乾燥(加熱)、冷却、架橋、エージング、追加の共重合反応等から選択される1または2以上の処理であり得る。例えば、溶媒を含む擬似網膜形成用組成物を乾燥させるだけの処理(加熱処理等)や、架橋反応としての加熱やUV照射等を含む。 The curing treatment may be one or more treatments selected from drying (heating), cooling, crosslinking, aging, additional copolymerization reaction, and the like. For example, it includes a treatment (such as heat treatment) for simply drying the composition for forming a pseudo retina containing a solvent, heating as a crosslinking reaction, UV irradiation, or the like.
ここで開示される技術の好ましい一態様では、擬似内境界膜に対向する擬似網膜の表面は親水処理が施されている。かかる親水処理を行うことで、人眼における内境界膜剥離の剥離性に近似した剥離性(典型的には上記剥離強度等)を調整することができる。また、上述の高分子材料(特にシリコーンゴム)を主成分とする材質は疎水性(撥水性)が高いものがあり、かかる高撥水性の擬似網膜上へ擬似内境界膜を形成する場合には形成性(膜厚の均一性等)が低下する虞がある。擬似網膜を親水処理することにより、擬似網膜上への擬似内境界膜の形成性を向上することができる。特に、上記親水処理は、擬似内境界膜上に直接法により擬似内境界膜を形成する場合に高い効果を発揮し得る。
上述の親水処理としては、プラズマ処理、エッチング処理、界面活性剤の付与、親水性樹脂の付与(コート)、無機系コート剤(例えばアルカリケイ酸塩)の付与、光触媒(酸化チタン)を利用した表面処理等が挙げられる。なかでも、プラズマ処理は乾式処理であるため薬剤(親水処理剤)等による影響が少ないことや、高い親水処理効果を発揮し得ること等から好ましい。プラズマ処理はコンタクトレンズ等、医療器具の親水処理で多用される処理方法であり、本発明の実施においても好適に採用できる。
In a preferred aspect of the technology disclosed herein, the surface of the pseudo retina facing the pseudo inner boundary membrane is subjected to a hydrophilic treatment. By performing such a hydrophilic treatment, it is possible to adjust the peelability (typically, the above-mentioned peel strength, etc.) that is close to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling by the human eye. In addition, some of the above-described polymeric materials (particularly silicone rubber) as the main component have high hydrophobicity (water repellency). When forming a pseudo inner boundary film on such a highly water-repellent pseudo retina, There is a possibility that the formability (thickness uniformity, etc.) may decrease. By performing hydrophilic treatment on the pseudo retina, the formability of the pseudo inner boundary film on the pseudo retina can be improved. In particular, the hydrophilic treatment can exert a high effect when the pseudo inner boundary film is formed on the pseudo inner boundary film by a direct method.
As the above-mentioned hydrophilic treatment, plasma treatment, etching treatment, surfactant application, hydrophilic resin application (coat), inorganic coating agent (for example, alkali silicate) application, photocatalyst (titanium oxide) were used. Surface treatment etc. are mentioned. Among these, since the plasma treatment is a dry treatment, it is preferable because it is less affected by a chemical agent (hydrophilic treatment agent) and the like and can exhibit a high hydrophilic treatment effect. Plasma treatment is a treatment method frequently used in the hydrophilic treatment of medical instruments such as contact lenses, and can be suitably employed in the practice of the present invention.
プラズマ処理の方法は、従来公知の方法により行うことができる。例えば、大気圧プラズマ(常圧プラズマ)処理や低温プラズマ処理等が挙げられる。プラズマ処理に用いる原料ガスとしては、従来公知のガスを使用可能であり、擬似網膜に用いる材質の特性や、擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜との組み合わせ等から適宜ガスを選択することができる。例えば、酸素、アルゴン、窒素、水素、或いはこれらの混合ガス等が挙げられる。典型的には酸素ガスを用いることができる。 The plasma treatment method can be performed by a conventionally known method. For example, atmospheric pressure plasma (normal pressure plasma) processing, low temperature plasma processing, and the like can be given. As the source gas used for the plasma treatment, a conventionally known gas can be used, and the gas can be appropriately selected from the characteristics of the material used for the pseudo retina, the combination of the pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary film, and the like. For example, oxygen, argon, nitrogen, hydrogen, or a mixed gas thereof can be used. Typically, oxygen gas can be used.
内境界膜に用いる支持基材の好適例としては、適度な強度を有する板状基材を適宜選択して使用することができる。基材の材質は特に限定されない。例えば、金属、ガラス、樹脂、セラミック、紙等から形成された基材を使用し得る。かかる支持基材は、単層であってもよく、二層以上の積層構造であってもよい。また、親水処理等の表面処理が施されてもよい。また、支持基材の厚みは特に制限されず、適宜設定することができる。例えば、0.25mm以上0.35mm以下とすることができる。 As a suitable example of the supporting base material used for the inner boundary membrane, a plate-like base material having an appropriate strength can be appropriately selected and used. The material of the substrate is not particularly limited. For example, a substrate formed of metal, glass, resin, ceramic, paper or the like can be used. Such a supporting substrate may be a single layer or a laminated structure of two or more layers. Further, surface treatment such as hydrophilic treatment may be performed. Further, the thickness of the support substrate is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, it can be 0.25 mm or more and 0.35 mm or less.
また、ここに開示される技術の好ましい一態様の内境界膜剥離モデル(典型的には擬似網膜或いは支持基材)は、直径1mm~10mm(好ましくは2~8mm、例えば6mm)の円形状(真円形状、楕円形状を含む)および/または目盛(直線を含む)等の目印を1つ或いは複数有している。人眼の黄斑は凡そ直径1.5mm~2.0mm程度の略円形状をしている。人眼における内境界膜剥離では、黄斑上の内境界膜を剥離する場合が極めて多く、症状等によっても異なるが凡そ直径3mm~5mm程度の範囲を剥離することが多い。上記の円形状等の目印を観察しながら擬似内境界膜を剥離することで、実際の人眼での内境界膜剥離における内境界膜の剥離範囲を意識して訓練等実施することができる。かかる目印の色は特に制限されないが、内境界膜剥離モデルを擬似内境界膜側から観察した際に、該目印を視認できる色が好ましい。特に濃黄色は人眼の黄斑の色に近似しており、実際の手術と近い視認性を得られるので好ましい。 In addition, an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model (typically, a pseudo retina or a supporting base material) according to a preferred embodiment of the technology disclosed herein is a circular shape having a diameter of 1 mm to 10 mm (preferably 2 to 8 mm, for example, 6 mm) ( One or a plurality of marks such as a perfect circle shape and an elliptical shape) and / or a scale (including a straight line) are provided. The macular of the human eye has a substantially circular shape with a diameter of about 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm. In the case of peeling of the inner boundary film in the human eye, the inner boundary film on the macula is very often peeled off, and the range of about 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter is often peeled depending on symptoms. By detaching the pseudo inner boundary film while observing the above-mentioned circular mark or the like, it is possible to carry out training or the like in consideration of the separation range of the inner boundary film in the actual human eye. The color of the mark is not particularly limited, but a color that allows the mark to be visually recognized when the inner boundary film peeling model is observed from the pseudo inner boundary film side is preferable. In particular, dark yellow is preferable because it approximates the color of the macular of the human eye, and visibility close to that of actual surgery can be obtained.
上記目印は、内境界膜剥離モデルを擬似内境界膜側から観察した際に、当該目印を視認できる限りにおいて、擬似内境界膜、擬似網膜或いは支持基材の何れに付してもよい。人眼の黄斑部をより高度に再現する観点からは、擬似網膜、或いは支持基材上に付したモデルが好適である。例えば、擬似網膜の擬似内境界膜との対向面、当該対向面の背面(内境界膜と対向しない面)、支持基材の擬似網膜との対向面あるいは対向面の背面等に付すことができる。また、積層構造の擬似網膜を用いる場合は、最外層および内層の何れの層に付してもよい。擬似網膜に上記親水処理を行う場合には、該親水処理により目印の付与が容易になり得るため、擬似網膜の親水処理面(即ち、擬似内境界膜との対向面)への付与が好適である。 The above mark may be attached to any of the pseudo inner boundary film, the pseudo retina, and the supporting substrate as long as the mark can be visually recognized when the inner boundary film peeling model is observed from the pseudo inner boundary film side. From the viewpoint of reproducing the macular portion of the human eye to a higher degree, a model attached to a pseudo retina or a supporting substrate is preferable. For example, it can be attached to the opposite surface of the pseudo retina to the pseudo inner boundary membrane, the back surface of the opposite surface (the surface that does not face the inner boundary membrane), the opposite surface of the support base material to the pseudo retina, or the back surface of the opposite surface. . In addition, when a pseudo retina having a laminated structure is used, it may be attached to either the outermost layer or the inner layer. When the hydrophilic treatment is performed on the pseudo retina, it is easy to apply the mark by the hydrophilic treatment. Therefore, it is preferable to apply the hydrophilic treatment surface of the pseudo retina (that is, the surface facing the pseudo inner boundary film). is there.
上記目印を付与する方法は特に限定されない。網膜上に付与する場合であれば、例えば、シルクスクリーン法やインクジェット法等により印刷することができる。かかる印刷に用いる着色剤(インク)も特に限定されず、従来公知の染料および顔料等から適宜選択することができる。また、上記目印を支持基材上に付与する場合であれば、例えば、スパッタリング等により付与することができる。スパッタリングの成膜材料も特に限定されず、例えば、クロム、銅、チタン、銀、白金、金等を用いることができる。図7に、クロムスパッタリングにて目印を付与したガラス製の支持基材の写真を示す。 The method for giving the mark is not particularly limited. If it is applied on the retina, it can be printed by, for example, a silk screen method or an ink jet method. The colorant (ink) used for such printing is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately selected from conventionally known dyes and pigments. Moreover, if it is a case where the said mark is provided on a support base material, it can provide by sputtering etc., for example. A film forming material for sputtering is not particularly limited, and for example, chromium, copper, titanium, silver, platinum, gold, or the like can be used. FIG. 7 shows a photograph of a glass support substrate provided with a mark by chromium sputtering.
また、ここに開示される発明の別の一態様として、図8に模式的に示すような、内境界膜剥離モデル10と該内境界膜剥離モデルセット部110とを備えた内境界膜剥離訓練装置100が提供される。図示されるように、かかる内境界膜剥離モデルセット部110は、内境界膜剥離モデル10を固定する固定部120と、手術器具133を挿入するための挿入口131が形成された本体部(モデルセット本体部)130とを少なくとも有している。モデルセット本体部130の形状は特に限定されず、例えば、箱状、円筒状、球状等であり得る。特に、眼球を模した形状(例えば球状や半球状)は、実際の内境界膜剥離の手術環境をより高レベルに再現できるため好ましい。
以下、特に限定する事を意図したものではないが、本発明の内境界膜剥離訓練装置100として、図8に示す球状のモデルセット本体部130を有する装置を例にして詳細に説明する。
Further, as another aspect of the invention disclosed herein, an inner boundary film peeling training including the inner boundary
Hereinafter, although not intended to be particularly limited, the inner boundary film peeling
上記モデルセット本体部130に附設される固定部120における内境界膜剥離モデル10の固定は、接着等により着脱不可能な状態で固定してもよいし、クリップ等により着脱可能な状態で固定してもよい。使用済みの内境界膜剥離モデル10の交換が可能となり、1台の訓練装置100で内境界膜剥離を繰り返し訓練可能とするため、内境界膜剥離モデル10を固定部120から取り外しできる状態で固定することが好ましい。上記固定部120の形状は、内境界膜剥離の訓練中に内境界膜剥離モデルが移動することなく(ずれることなく)固定可能であれば、特に限定されない。例えば、図8に示すような、内境界膜剥離モデル10を挟んで固定するためのクリップ121等を備えた形状や、内境界膜剥離モデル10をはめ込んで固定するための凹部122を備えた形状等が挙げられる。或いは、適当な穴(或いは凹部)を設けた内境界膜剥離モデル10を用いる場合であれば、該穴(或いは凹部)に挿入して固定するための凸部を備えた形状等であってもよい。又は、これらの形状(クリップ、凹部、凸部等を備えた形状)を組み合わせた形状であってもよい。
The inner boundary
上記手術器具133を挿入するための挿入口131の形状は特に限定されないが、例えば円形状とすることができる。挿入口131の大きさは訓練に用いる手術器具133によって適宜設定可能であり、手術器具133を挿入可能であり且つできるだけ小さい寸法が好ましい。例えば、挿入口131を、直径0.4~1.5mm程度、好ましくは0.5~1.1mm程度の円形状とすることができる。具体的には、20G(外径0.9mm)の器具を用いる場合は挿入口131の内径を0.9mm程度に、23G(外径0.65mm)の器具を用いる場合は挿入口131の内径を0.65mm程度に、25G(外径0.5mm)の器具を用いる場合は挿入口131の内径を0.5mm程度とすることができる。かかる形状の挿入口131は、例えば、モデルセット本体部130の適当な箇所に貫通穴を設けることで形成することができる。なお、上記挿入口形成用部材として、実際の内境界膜剥離において手術器具を挿入する挿入口の形成に用いられる部材(典型的にはカニューラ、カニューレ)を用いることができる。
The shape of the
上記挿入口131は、上記固定部120に固定した内境界膜剥離モデルの擬似内境界膜(両面に擬似内境界膜を有する内境界膜剥離モデルの場合は、剥離する側の擬似内境界膜)の表面(典型的には剥離箇所)から挿入口131までの距離が11.5mm以上(好ましくは16mm以上)30mm以下(好ましくは26mm以下)となるように配置することができる。また、挿入口131が、擬似内境界膜の剥離箇所に接する直径16mm以上30mm以下の球上に配置された態様は、本発明の実施に好適である。特に、挿入口131が配置される球が擬似内境界膜20と接する点を一の極(A極134)としたときの対極(B極135)側の半球上に、挿入口131が配置された態様が好ましい。眼球の直径は成人で25mm程度(新生児で16.5mm程度)である。擬似内境界膜表面から挿入口131までの距離および挿入口131の配置を上述のとおりとすることで、実際の手術において人眼上に設ける手術器具挿入口131(典型的にはカニューラ、カニューレ)を介して手術を行う感覚を高度に再現することができる。
The
具体的には、図8に示すように、中空状であり球状のモデルセット本体部130に挿入口131を形成し、当該本体部130の一点(A極134)が擬似内境界膜20の表面(典型的には剥離箇所)に接する位置となるように当該本体部130を配置することで、球上に挿入口131が配置されたモデルセット部110を構築することができる。なお、かかるモデルセット本体部130のA極134には、内境界膜剥離用の開口部(剥離口136)が設けられることが好ましい。このとき、実際にA極134と擬似内境界膜20とが接することはない。上記剥離口136は、例えば直径5mm以上モデルセット本体部の赤道面の直径以下の円形状の穴であり得る。そして好ましくは、上記剥離口136は、擬似内境界膜と平行になるように設けることができる。図8には、好適例として、上記剥離口136の直径がモデルセット本体部130の赤道面の直径と同じ、即ち、モデルセット本体部130が半球であり、当該剥離口136が擬似内境界膜10と平行になるように設ける態様を示す。なお、上記モデルセット本体部130は、適当な支持部材140を用いて所望の位置に配置する(固定する)ことができる。
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the
モデルセット本体部130に設ける挿入口131の数は、用いる手術器具133の個数によって適宜設定することができるが、例えばモデルセット本体部130につき2個、または3個、または4個以上(典型的には3個)とすることができる。
The number of
また、内境界膜剥離訓練装置100のモデルセット本体部130には、内境界膜剥離訓練を視認するための覗部137を設けてもよい。好ましくは、上記覗部137は、擬似内境界膜と平行になるように設けることができる。例えば、図8に示すように、固定部120上に附設したモデルセット本体部130の上部(典型的には上記B極135)に開口部を設ける、或いは当該箇所を透明部材により形成することで、かかる覗部137を形成することができる。かかる覗部137は、直径7mm以上(例えば8mm以上)12mm以下(例えば11mm以下)の円形状が好ましい。特に直径9mmの円形状とすることができる。人眼(典型的には成人の眼)の水晶体の直径は約9mmであるため、覗部を上述の形状とすることで、実際の内境界膜剥離に近い視野を確保(制限)することができる。
Further, the model set
以下、本発明に関するいくつかの実施例を説明するが、本発明をかかる実施例に示すものに限定することを意図したものではない。 Hereinafter, some examples relating to the present invention will be described. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the examples shown in the examples.
<試験例1:内境界膜剥離モデルの作製>
以下の材料、プロセスによって、表1に示す例1~例16に係る内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。なお、表1中の「内境界膜剥離モデルの構成」欄の略称および記号は以下のとおりである。
「PDMS-1」とは、ポリジメチルシロキサンを主成分とするシリコーンゴムの材料として、東レ・ダウコーニング株式会社製の商品名「DOW CORNING TORAY SILPOT 184 W/C」(加熱硬化性シリコーン、ジメチルシリコーンゴム)を用い、主剤10質量部に対して硬化触媒を1質量部の割合で混合したシリコーンゴム(シリコーンゴム塗料)を意味する。
「PDMS-2」とは、上記PDMS-1と同様のシリコーンゴム材料を用い、主剤30質量部に対して硬化触媒を1質量部の割合で混合したシリコーンゴム(シリコーンゴム塗料)を意味する。
「PVDC-1」とは、ポリ塩化ビニリデンを主成分とするポリ塩化ビニリデンエマルション(PVDCエマルション)である、旭化成ケミカルズ株式会社製の商品名「サランラテックス(登録商標) L549B」(塩化ビニリデン共重合体エマルション)を意味する。
「PVDC-2」とは、ポリ塩化ビニリデンを主成分とするポリ塩化ビニリデンエマルション(PVDCエマルション)である、旭化成ケミカルズ株式会社製の商品名「サランラテックス(登録商標) L509」(塩化ビニリデン共重合体エマルション)を意味する。
「エージング」欄の「+」は後述したエージング処理が施されたことを示し、「-」は該エージング処理が施されなかったことを示す。
「マイクロビーズ」欄の「+」は擬似内境界膜中に微粒子としてのマイクロビーズを含有させたことを示し、「-」は擬似内境界膜中にマイクロビーズを含有させなかったことを示す。
なお、表中の「擬似内境界膜の膜厚(μm)」は、エージング処理後(エージング処理を行わない場合は擬似内境界膜に対して乾燥又は硬化処理を行った後)の擬似内境界膜の平均膜厚である。
<Test Example 1: Production of inner boundary membrane peeling model>
The inner boundary film exfoliation model according to Examples 1 to 16 shown in Table 1 was produced by the following materials and processes. In addition, the abbreviations and symbols in the column “Structure of inner boundary membrane peeling model” in Table 1 are as follows.
“PDMS-1” is a product name “DOW CORNING TORAY SILPOT 184 W / C” manufactured by Toray Dow Corning Co., Ltd. as a silicone rubber material mainly composed of polydimethylsiloxane. Rubber) and a silicone rubber (silicone rubber paint) in which a curing catalyst is mixed at a ratio of 1 part by mass with respect to 10 parts by mass of the main agent.
“PDMS-2” means a silicone rubber (silicone rubber paint) in which the same silicone rubber material as that of PDMS-1 is used and a curing catalyst is mixed at a ratio of 1 part by mass with respect to 30 parts by mass of the main agent.
“PVDC-1” is a polyvinylidene chloride emulsion mainly composed of polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC emulsion), a trade name “Saran Latex (registered trademark) L549B” (a vinylidene chloride copolymer) manufactured by Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation. Emulsion).
“PVDC-2” is a polyvinylidene chloride emulsion (PVDC emulsion) having a main component of polyvinylidene chloride, a trade name “Saran Latex (registered trademark) L509” (vinylidene chloride copolymer) manufactured by Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation. Emulsion).
“+” In the “aging” column indicates that the aging process described later has been performed, and “−” indicates that the aging process has not been performed.
“+” In the “microbeads” column indicates that microbeads are included as fine particles in the simulated inner boundary membrane, and “−” indicates that microbeads are not included in the simulated inner boundary membrane.
The “film thickness (μm) of the simulated inner boundary film” in the table indicates the simulated inner boundary after the aging process (when the aging process is not performed, after the simulated inner boundary film is dried or cured). It is the average film thickness of the film.
例1にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルの作製方法について説明する。
まず、支持基材として、厚み0.25mmのガラス板を準備した。そして、この支持基材の片面に、ポリジメチルシロキサンを主成分とするシリコーンゴムからなる擬似網膜を以下のとおりに形成した。まず、上記「PDMS-1」(即ちシリコーンゴム塗料)をスピンコート法(回転数1000rpm、回転時間30秒)により塗布した。そして、シリコーンゴム塗料をコートしたガラス板を90℃のホットプレート上で約10分間加熱して当該シリコーンゴムを乾燥および硬化させた。このとき、擬似網膜の平均厚みは90μmであった。
A method for producing the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 1 will be described.
First, a glass plate having a thickness of 0.25 mm was prepared as a supporting substrate. And the pseudo retina which consists of silicone rubber which has polydimethylsiloxane as a main component was formed in one side of this support base material as follows. First, the “PDMS-1” (that is, silicone rubber paint) was applied by spin coating (rotation speed: 1000 rpm, rotation time: 30 seconds). The glass plate coated with the silicone rubber paint was heated on a hot plate at 90 ° C. for about 10 minutes to dry and cure the silicone rubber. At this time, the average thickness of the pseudo retina was 90 μm.
次いで、上述のとおり形成した擬似網膜の表面を、酸素ガスを用いたプラズマ処理により、親水処理した。具体的には、FEMTO サイエンス社製のLFプラズマクリーナー「CUTE 1MP/R」を用い、以下の条件で5分間のプラズマ処理を行った。
出力:100W
ガス(空気)流量:0.169Pa・m3/秒(100sccm)
真空度:666.61Pa(500×10-2Torr)
Next, the surface of the pseudo retina formed as described above was subjected to a hydrophilic treatment by plasma treatment using oxygen gas. Specifically, plasma treatment was performed for 5 minutes under the following conditions using an LF plasma cleaner “CUTE 1MP / R” manufactured by FEMTO Science.
Output: 100W
Gas (air) flow rate: 0.169 Pa · m 3 / sec (100 sccm)
Degree of vacuum: 666.61 Pa (500 × 10 −2 Torr)
そして、プラズマ処理した擬似網膜上に、ポリ塩化ビニリデンを主成分とする擬似内境界膜を以下の通りに形成した。まず、上記「PVDC-1」(即ち、PVDCエマルション)をスピンコート法(回転数4500rpm、回転時間3秒)により上記擬似網膜上に塗布した。そして、145℃のホットプレート上で1分間加熱することにより、上記PVDCエマルション塗量を乾燥させた。このとき、擬似内境界膜の平均厚みを3μmとした。このようにして、本例に係る内境界膜剥離モデルを作成した。 Then, a pseudo inner boundary film mainly composed of polyvinylidene chloride was formed on the plasma-treated pseudo retina as follows. First, “PVDC-1” (that is, PVDC emulsion) was applied onto the pseudo retina by a spin coating method (rotation speed: 4500 rpm, rotation time: 3 seconds). And the said PVDC emulsion coating amount was dried by heating on a 145 degreeC hotplate for 1 minute. At this time, the average thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film was 3 μm. Thus, the inner boundary film peeling model according to this example was created.
マイクロビーズを分散させたPVDCエマルションを用いて擬似内境界膜を形成した以外は例1と同様にして、例2に係る内境界膜剥離モデルを作成した。上記マイクロビーズとしては、Thermo Scientific社製の商品名「Duke Standard A4203」を用いた。かかるマイクロビーズは平均粒径が3μmのポリスチレン製のビーズである。また、上記マイクロビーズをPVDCエマルション中に混合する量は、乾燥後の擬似内境界膜中にマイクロビーズが5.0×108個/cm3の密度で分散するように調製した。 An inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 2 was created in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the pseudo inner boundary membrane was formed using a PVDC emulsion in which microbeads were dispersed. As the microbeads, a trade name “Duke Standard A4203” manufactured by Thermo Scientific was used. Such microbeads are polystyrene beads having an average particle diameter of 3 μm. The microbeads were mixed in the PVDC emulsion so that the microbeads were dispersed at a density of 5.0 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 in the pseudo inner boundary membrane after drying.
例1に係る内境界膜剥離モデルと同様の材料およびプロセスにて、支持基材の片面に擬似網膜を有し、さらに当該擬似網膜の表面に擬似内境界膜を有するプレートを作製した。さらに当該プレートについて40℃の恒温槽内に4日間静置する条件でエージング処理を行い、例3に係る内境界膜剥離モデルを作成した。 A plate having a pseudo retina on one side of the supporting base material and a pseudo inner boundary membrane on the surface of the pseudo retina was produced using the same material and process as those of the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model according to Example 1. Further, the plate was subjected to an aging treatment under the condition of being left in a constant temperature bath at 40 ° C. for 4 days, and an inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 3 was created.
例2に係る内境界膜剥離モデルと同様の材料およびプロセスにて、支持基材の片面に擬似網膜を有し、さらに当該擬似網膜の表面にマイクロビーズを包含する擬似内境界膜を有するプレートを作製した。さらに当該プレートについて40℃の恒温槽内に4日間静置する条件でエージング処理を行い、例4に係る内境界膜剥離モデルを作成した。このとき、かかるエージング処理後の擬似内境界膜中にマイクロビーズが5.0×108個/cm3の密度で分散するように、マイクロビーズの混合量を調製した。 A plate having a pseudo retina on one side of a supporting substrate and a pseudo inner boundary film including microbeads on the surface of the pseudo retina, using the same material and process as the inner boundary membrane exfoliation model according to Example 2 Produced. Further, the plate was subjected to an aging treatment under the condition of standing in a constant temperature bath at 40 ° C. for 4 days, and an inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 4 was created. At this time, the mixed amount of microbeads was prepared so that the microbeads were dispersed at a density of 5.0 × 10 8 pieces / cm 3 in the pseudo inner boundary film after the aging treatment.
マイクロビーズを分散させたPVDCエマルションをスピンコートする条件を回転数1000rpm、回転時間3秒とすることで、エージング後の平均膜厚が7.5μmの擬似内境界膜を形成した以外は例4と同様にして、例5に係る内境界膜剥離モデルを作成した。 Example 4 except that a pseudo inner boundary film having an average film thickness after aging of 7.5 μm was formed by changing the conditions for spin-coating the PVDC emulsion in which microbeads were dispersed to a rotation speed of 1000 rpm and a rotation time of 3 seconds. Similarly, an inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 5 was created.
擬似網膜を形成する材料として上記「PDMS-2」を用いたこと以外は例4と同様にして、例6にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。 An inner boundary membrane exfoliation model according to Example 6 was produced in the same manner as in Example 4 except that the above “PDMS-2” was used as a material for forming the pseudo retina.
擬似内境界膜を形成する材料として上記「PVDC-2」を用いたこと以外は例1~4と同様にして、例7~10にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。 An inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Examples 7 to 10 was produced in the same manner as in Examples 1 to 4, except that the above “PVDC-2” was used as a material for forming the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
擬似内境界膜を形成する材料としてポリウレタンを主成分とする材料である、エクシールコーポレーション社製の商品名「人肌(登録商標)ゲル(品番:硬度5)」を用い、該擬似内境界膜形成材料を回転数4000rpm、回転時間3秒の条件でスピンコートしたこと以外は例1と同様にして、例11にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。 Using the trade name “Human Skin (Registered Trademark) Gel (Product No .: Hardness 5)” manufactured by EXCIAL Corporation, which is a material mainly composed of polyurethane, as a material for forming the pseudo inner boundary film, the pseudo inner boundary film is formed. An inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 11 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the material was spin-coated under the conditions of a rotation speed of 4000 rpm and a rotation time of 3 seconds.
擬似内境界膜を形成する材料として上記「PDMS-2」を用い、該擬似内境界膜形成材料を回転数7000rpm、回転時間30秒の条件でスピンコートしたこと以外は例1と同様にして、例12にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。 Except that the above-mentioned “PDMS-2” was used as a material for forming the quasi-inner boundary film, and the quasi-inner boundary film forming material was spin-coated under the conditions of a rotation speed of 7000 rpm and a rotation time of 30 seconds, An inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 12 was prepared.
擬似網膜を形成する材料として、上記「人肌(登録商標)ゲル(品番:硬度5)」(ポリウレタンを主成分とする材料)を用い、該擬似網膜形成材料を回転数1000rpm、回転時間30秒の条件でスピンコートしたこと以外は例12と同様にして、例13にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。 As the material for forming the pseudo retina, the above-mentioned “human skin (registered trademark) gel (product number: hardness 5)” (material having polyurethane as a main component) is used, and the pseudo retina forming material is rotated at 1000 rpm and the rotation time is 30 seconds. An inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 13 was produced in the same manner as in Example 12 except that spin coating was performed under the conditions described above.
擬似網膜を形成する材料として、シリコンを主成分とする材料として、松崎製作所社製のシリコンウェハ(CZ法作製、結晶軸<100>、厚さ525±25μm、抵抗率1~20Ωcm、仕上:片面Mirror/Etched)を用いたこと以外は例12と同様にして、例14にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。 As a material for forming the pseudo retina, a silicon wafer made by Matsuzaki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (CZ method, crystal axis <100>, thickness 525 ± 25 μm, resistivity 1 to 20 Ωcm, finish: single side An inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 14 was produced in the same manner as Example 12 except that Mirror / Etched) was used.
以下の方法で擬似網膜をアガロースゲルにより形成したこと以外は例12と同様にして、例15にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。上記アガロースゲルにより形成された擬似網膜は以下の方法で作製した。まず、フナコシ社製のアガロース粉末(Agarose 36GU)を水(典型的にはイオン交換水)中に攪拌し、その後加熱することで、アガロース粉末が溶解したアガロース溶解液を調整した。該アガロース溶液を回転数1000rpm、回転時間30秒の条件でガラス基材上にスピンコートし、その後冷却により硬化することで、アガロースゲルにより形成される擬似網膜を形成した。このとき、かかるアガロースゲル中に含まれるアガロースの濃度(最終濃度)が2質量%となるように設定した。 An inner boundary membrane exfoliation model according to Example 15 was produced in the same manner as Example 12 except that the pseudo retina was formed of agarose gel by the following method. The pseudo retina formed by the agarose gel was prepared by the following method. First, agarose powder (Agarose 36GU) manufactured by Funakoshi Co., Ltd. was stirred in water (typically ion-exchanged water) and then heated to prepare an agarose solution in which the agarose powder was dissolved. The agarose solution was spin-coated on a glass substrate under the conditions of a rotation speed of 1000 rpm and a rotation time of 30 seconds, and then cured by cooling to form a pseudo retina formed by an agarose gel. At this time, it set so that the density | concentration (final density | concentration) of the agarose contained in this agarose gel might be 2 mass%.
支持基材であるガラスの表面に直接上記例1と同様の方法でプラズマ処理を行い、かかるガラスを擬似網膜として用いて当該プラズマ処理表面上に擬似内境界膜を形成したこと以外は例12と同様にして、例16にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを作製した。 Example 12 except that the plasma treatment was directly performed on the surface of the glass serving as the support substrate in the same manner as in Example 1 above, and a pseudo inner boundary film was formed on the plasma treatment surface using the glass as a pseudo retina. Similarly, an inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 16 was produced.
<試験例2:内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性の評価>
上記試験例1のとおりに作製した各例にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルについて、以下の方法で内境界膜剥離試験を行った。
具体的には、当業者である医師(眼科医)2名が、実際の手術に用いる攝子を用いて各例に係る内境界膜剥離モデルについて擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を1回剥離した。かかる試験の実施に際し、試験実施者である医師に対して試験検体(内境界膜剥離モデル)が何れの例に係る内境界膜剥離モデルであるかが明かされない状態(即ち単盲検試験)で、各例の内境界膜剥離モデルをランダムな順番で試験した。例3に係る内境界膜剥離モデルについて擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離した際の写真を図6に示す。
本試験を実施した医師(ここでは、医師Aおよび医師Bと呼ぶ)は、両名とも東京大学医学部付属病院の眼科医であり、内境界膜剥離の手技を高度に習得している医師(典型的には10件以上の内境界膜手術の経験のある眼科医)である。
<Test Example 2: Evaluation of peelability of inner boundary film peeling model>
For the inner boundary film peeling model according to each example produced as in Test Example 1, an inner boundary film peeling test was performed by the following method.
Specifically, two doctors (ophthalmologists) who are persons skilled in the art once peeled off the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina for the inner border membrane peeling model according to each example using the insulator used for actual surgery. . In conducting such a test, in a state where the test specimen (inner boundary membrane exfoliation model) is not clarified to which example the inner perimeter membrane exfoliation model is disclosed to the doctor who is the test operator (ie, single-blind test) The inner boundary membrane peeling model of each example was tested in a random order. FIG. 6 shows a photograph of the inner limiting membrane peeling model according to Example 3 when the pseudo inner limiting membrane is peeled from the pseudo retina.
The doctors who conducted this study (referred to here as doctors A and B) are both ophthalmologists at the University of Tokyo Medical Hospital, who are highly skilled in the technique of exfoliating the inner limiting membrane (typically In particular, it is an ophthalmologist who has experienced 10 or more cases of endocardial surgery.
上記剥離試験の評価は以下の基準に基づいて評価した。
◎:人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性に極めて近い
〇:人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と似ている
×:人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性とは異なる
ここで、上記◎および〇で評価した内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離の手技訓練あるいは当該手技の習熟度の評価を目的とした使用に適していると判断された内境界膜剥離モデルである。各医師(試験実施者)によってなされた各例にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性の評価(官能試験の結果)を、表1の「剥離性」の欄に示す。
The peel test was evaluated based on the following criteria.
◎: Very close to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane of the human eye 〇: Similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane of the human eye ×: When peeling the inner boundary membrane of the human eye It is judged that the inner boundary membrane peeling model evaluated in the above ◎ and ○ is suitable for use for the purpose of training the inner boundary membrane peeling or evaluating the proficiency level of the technique. This is an inner boundary membrane peeling model. The evaluation of the peelability (result of the sensory test) of the inner boundary membrane peel model according to each example made by each doctor (tester) is shown in the “Removability” column of Table 1.
表1に示すように、例3~6、9および10かかる内境界膜剥離モデルは、いずれも試験実施者(眼科医)が2名とも人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と近似した剥離性を有すると判断した内境界膜剥離モデルであり、本発明の実施形態として好適な例である。また、これらの内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離の手技訓練や手技の習熟度評価等を目的とした利用に適した内境界膜剥離モデルであると試験実施者により評価された。
特に、例4、5にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルは、試験実施者(眼科医)が2名とも人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性に極めて近い剥離性を有すると判断しており、かかる内境界膜剥離モデルは内境界膜剥離の手技訓練や手技の習熟度評価等を目的とした利用に極めて好適な内境界膜剥離モデルであると試験実施者により評価された。
一方、例1、2、7、8および11~16にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルは試験者のうちの少なくとも1名(ここでは2名)が、当該内境界膜剥離モデルについて擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性は人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性とは異なると判断しており、本発明の実施形態としては適さない例である。
As shown in Table 1, each of the models 3-6, 9 and 10 has an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model in which both the test performer (ophthalmologist) exfoliates when the inner limiting membrane of the human eye is exfoliated. This is an inner boundary film peeling model determined to have an approximate peelability, which is a suitable example as an embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, these inner boundary membrane peeling models were evaluated by the test operator as being suitable for use for the purpose of, for example, training of inner boundary membrane peeling and evaluation of proficiency of techniques.
In particular, the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Examples 4 and 5 is judged to have a peelability very close to the peelability when the test practitioner (ophthalmologist) peels the inner boundary membrane of the human eye. Therefore, such an inner boundary membrane peeling model was evaluated by a test operator as an inner boundary membrane peeling model that is extremely suitable for use for the purpose of, for example, technique training of inner boundary film peeling and evaluation of proficiency level of techniques.
On the other hand, at least one of the testers (in this case, two people) of the inner boundary membrane detachment model according to Examples 1, 2, 7, 8, and 11 to 16 was simulated from the pseudo retina on the inner boundary membrane detachment model. It is judged that the peelability when peeling the inner boundary film is different from the peelability when peeling the inner boundary film of the human eye, which is an example that is not suitable as an embodiment of the present invention.
また、例2、4および例5に係る内境界膜剥離モデルは、例1および例3に係る内境界膜剥離モデルと比較して、擬似内境界膜の引張角度や引張方向に影響されることなく、擬似内境界膜を剥離および破断することができた。これにより、擬似内境界膜中に微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)を分散させることで、擬似内境界膜を破断する際の引張角度依存性および引張方向依存性が低減され得ることが確認された。 In addition, the inner boundary membrane separation model according to Examples 2, 4 and 5 is affected by the tensile angle and the tensile direction of the pseudo inner boundary membrane as compared with the inner boundary membrane separation model according to Examples 1 and 3. The pseudo inner boundary film could be peeled off and fractured. This confirms that by dispersing fine particles (typically microbeads) in the simulated inner boundary film, the dependence on the tensile angle and the tensile direction when the simulated inner boundary film is broken can be reduced. It was.
また、例5にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルは、例4に係る内境界膜剥離モデルと比較して、より容易に擬似内境界膜を剥離することができた。このとき、例5および例4にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離性はいずれも人眼における内境界膜剥離の剥離性に極めて近く、上記2つの例にかかるモデルの剥離性について差は認められなかった。これにより、擬似内境界膜の膜厚を調整することにより、剥離性を維持しつつ、内境界膜剥離の難易度を変更可能であることが確認された。 Further, the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 5 was able to peel the pseudo inner boundary film more easily than the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 4. At this time, the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 5 and Example 4 is very close to the peelability of the inner boundary film peeling in the human eye, and there is a difference in the peelability between the models according to the above two examples. There wasn't. Thereby, it was confirmed that the difficulty level of the inner boundary film peeling can be changed while maintaining the peelability by adjusting the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film.
ここで詳細なデータは示さないが、例4および例5にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルの膜厚についてのみ変更した内境界膜剥離モデルをさらにいくつか作製し、かかるモデルの擬似内境界膜の膜厚(平均膜厚)と擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の難易度を比較した。その結果、本試験の試験実施者(即ち当業者)によると、擬似内境界膜の膜厚と上記難易度は比例していると評価された。また、かかる膜厚の異なる内境界膜剥離モデルは、擬似内境界膜の膜厚が6μm以上程度の場合は低難易度、3μm以上6μm未満程度の場合は中難易度(汎用)、3μm未満程度の場合は高難易度な内境界膜剥離モデルと評価された。 Although detailed data are not shown here, several more inner boundary film peeling models were produced in which only the film thicknesses of the inner boundary film peeling models according to Example 4 and Example 5 were changed. The thickness (average film thickness) was compared with the difficulty level when peeling the pseudo inner boundary film. As a result, according to the test practitioner (that is, a person skilled in the art) of this test, it was evaluated that the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film and the difficulty level were proportional. In addition, the inner boundary membrane peeling model with different film thicknesses has a low difficulty level when the pseudo inner boundary film thickness is about 6 μm or more, a medium difficulty level (general purpose) when the thickness is about 3 μm to less than 6 μm, and less than about 3 μm. In the case of, it was evaluated as a highly difficult inner boundary membrane exfoliation model.
例えば、本試験の試験実施者(即ち当業者)によると、擬似内境界膜の膜厚がより厚い例5にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルは、内境界膜剥離について技術的に未熟な術者(典型的には初心者)が内境界膜剥離の技術を習得する際により好適に利用可能であると評価された。一方で、例4にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルは、より実践的な内境界膜剥離の技術習得および当該技術の習熟度の評価を目的とした利用により好適であると評価された。なお、例4と例5を比較すると、例4にかかる内境界膜剥離モデル(典型的に擬似内境界膜の膜厚が凡そ3μm以上6μm未満の内境界膜剥離モデル)の方が、より幅広い技術習熟度の術者(訓練者)の使用に好適であり、汎用性が広い内境界膜剥離モデルであると評価された。 For example, according to a test practitioner (that is, a person skilled in the art) of this test, an inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 5 in which the pseudo inner boundary membrane is thicker is an operator who is technically immature with respect to inner boundary membrane peeling ( It was evaluated that it can be used more favorably when a beginner (typically a beginner) learns the technique of inner boundary membrane separation. On the other hand, the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Example 4 was evaluated to be more suitable for use for the purpose of more technical acquisition of inner boundary membrane peeling and evaluation of the skill level of the technology. When Example 4 and Example 5 are compared, the inner boundary film peeling model according to Example 4 (typically the inner boundary film peeling model in which the film thickness of the pseudo inner boundary film is approximately 3 μm or more and less than 6 μm) is wider. It was suitable for use by an operator (trainer) of technical proficiency and was evaluated as a versatile inner boundary membrane peeling model.
<試験例3:内境界膜剥離モデルの物性評価>
上記試験例1における例1~5に係る内境界膜剥離モデルについて、擬似内境界膜の破断強度および破断伸度と、擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離強度とを測定した。
<Test Example 3: Physical property evaluation of inner boundary membrane peeling model>
For the inner boundary membrane peeling models according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1, the breaking strength and breaking elongation of the simulated inner boundary membrane and the peeling strength when peeling the simulated inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina were measured. .
まず、破断強度の測定および破断伸度の測定用の擬似内境界膜試験片として、擬似網膜に積層されていない状態の上記例1~5に係る擬似内境界膜を以下の方法で作成した。なお、特に言及する事項以外は、上述の試験例1における例1~5例に係る内境界膜剥離モデルの作製と同様の材料およびプロセスにて試験片を作成した。
まず、上記試験例1における例1と同様の方法で作製した擬似網膜上にアルミ箔を貼付し、当該アルミ箔の表面をプラズマ処理した。かかるアルミ箔上に、例1~5に係る擬似内境界膜をそれぞれ形成した。そして、かかる擬似内境界膜をアルミ箔上から剥がし、適当な大きさに切り出して試験片を作製した。例3~5にかかる擬似内境界膜ついては、上記切り出した試験片を40℃の恒温槽内に4日間静置する条件でエージング処理した。
First, as the simulated inner boundary membrane test piece for measuring the breaking strength and measuring the breaking elongation, simulated inner boundary membranes according to the above Examples 1 to 5 that were not laminated on the pseudo retina were prepared by the following method. Except for the matters specifically mentioned, test pieces were prepared using the same materials and processes as those used for preparing the inner boundary film exfoliation models according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1 described above.
First, an aluminum foil was pasted on a pseudo retina produced by the same method as in Example 1 in Test Example 1, and the surface of the aluminum foil was plasma treated. On the aluminum foil, pseudo inner boundary films according to Examples 1 to 5 were formed, respectively. Then, the pseudo inner boundary film was peeled off from the aluminum foil and cut into an appropriate size to prepare a test piece. For the simulated inner boundary films according to Examples 3 to 5, the cut specimens were subjected to an aging treatment under the condition that they were left in a constant temperature bath at 40 ° C. for 4 days.
また、剥離強度測定用の内境界膜剥離モデルとして、支持基材を有しない状態の上記試験例1における例~5に係る内境界膜剥離モデルを以下の方法で作成した。なお、特に言及する事項以外は、上述の試験例1における例1~5例に係る内境界膜剥離モデルの作製と同様の材料およびプロセスにて行った。
具体的には、まず、予めレジスト膜(犠牲膜)を形成しておいたガラス板上に擬似網膜をスピンコート法(回転数1000rpm、回転時間30秒)により形成した。ここでは、上記レジスト膜はMicro Chem社製品の商品名「LOR5B」をスピンコート(回転数2000rpm、回転時間30秒)して形成した。このようにして擬似網膜を形成したガラス板をエタノール中に浸漬して保護膜(犠牲膜)を溶解することで、支持基材を有しない擬似網膜を作成した。かかる擬似網膜をアルミ箔上に固定し(擬似網膜の自着力で容易に固定可能である)、当該擬似網膜の表面をプラズマ処理した後、擬似内境界膜をスピンコート法(回転数3000rpm、回転時間5秒)により形成した。かかる擬似網膜と擬似内境界膜をアルミ箔上から剥がし、適当な大きさに切断した。例3~5にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルについては、エージング処理(40℃、4日間)を行った。
Further, as an inner boundary membrane peeling model for measuring peel strength, inner boundary membrane peeling models according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1 in a state without a supporting base material were prepared by the following method. Except for the matters to be mentioned in particular, the same materials and processes as those for the production of the inner boundary film peeling model according to Examples 1 to 5 in Test Example 1 described above were performed.
Specifically, first, a pseudo retina was formed on a glass plate on which a resist film (sacrificial film) had been formed in advance by spin coating (rotation speed: 1000 rpm, rotation time: 30 seconds). Here, the resist film was formed by spin coating (rotation speed: 2000 rpm, rotation time: 30 seconds) with a trade name “LOR5B” manufactured by Micro Chem. The glass plate on which the pseudo retina was formed in this manner was immersed in ethanol to dissolve the protective film (sacrificial film), thereby creating a pseudo retina having no support base material. The pseudo retina is fixed on an aluminum foil (it can be easily fixed by the self-adhesive force of the pseudo retina), the surface of the pseudo retina is subjected to plasma treatment, and then the pseudo inner boundary film is spin-coated (rotation speed: 3000 rpm, rotation) Time 5 seconds). The pseudo retina and the pseudo inner boundary film were peeled off from the aluminum foil and cut into an appropriate size. For the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to Examples 3 to 5, aging treatment (40 ° C., 4 days) was performed.
上述のとおり得られた例1~5に係る破断強度測定用の擬似内境界膜試験片の破断強度を、以下の方法で測定した。
即ち、各例にかかる擬似内境界膜を、短辺が8mmであり、長辺が40mmの短冊状に切り出して試験片を作成した。この試験片の長手方向が引張方向と一致し、チャック間距離20mmとなるように引張試験機にセットした。そして、25℃、50%RH環境下、引張速度12mm/分の条件にて試験片を引張し、試験片が破断に至った時の引張力(kgf)を測定した。なお、上記引張試験機としては、株式会社共和電業社製のロードセル(LTS-500GA)と、駿河精機株式会社製の自動直動ステージ(KS303-100)、駿河精機株式会社製のステッピングモータコントローラー(D220)と、試料の大きさに合わせて作製したチャック(つかみ具)とを組み合わせたものを使用した。そして、次式:破断強度(kgf/mm2)=破断時の引張力(kgf)÷{引張前の試験片の短辺の長さ(mm)×引張前の試験片の厚さ(mm)};により破断強度を算出した。
結果を表2の「破断強度」の欄に示す。
The breaking strength of the simulated inner boundary membrane test pieces for breaking strength measurement according to Examples 1 to 5 obtained as described above was measured by the following method.
That is, the quasi-inner boundary film according to each example was cut into a strip shape having a short side of 8 mm and a long side of 40 mm to prepare a test piece. The test piece was set in a tensile tester so that the longitudinal direction thereof coincided with the tensile direction and the distance between chucks was 20 mm. The test piece was pulled under conditions of 25 ° C. and 50% RH under the condition of a tensile speed of 12 mm / min, and the tensile force (kgf) when the test piece was broken was measured. The tensile tester includes a load cell (LTS-500GA) manufactured by Kyowa Denki Co., Ltd., an automatic linear motion stage (KS303-100) manufactured by Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd., and a stepping motor controller (D220 manufactured by Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd.). ) And a chuck (gripping tool) produced in accordance with the size of the sample was used. And the following formula: breaking strength (kgf / mm 2 ) = tensile force at break (kgf) ÷ {length of short side of test piece before tension (mm) × thickness of test piece before tension (mm) }; Rupture strength was calculated.
The results are shown in the “Break strength” column of Table 2.
上述のとおり得られた例1~5にかかる破断伸度測定用の擬似内境界膜の破断伸度を、以下の方法で測定した。
即ち、各例にかかる擬似内境界膜を、短辺が8mmであり、長辺が40mmの短冊状に切り出して試験片を作成した。この試験片の長手方向が引張方向と一致し、チャック間距離20mmとなるように引張試験機にセットした。そして、25℃、50%RH環境下、引張速度12mm/分の条件にて試験片を引張し、試験片が破断に至った時のチャック間距離を測定した。なお、上記引張試験機としては、上記の破断強度の試験に用いたものと同様のものを使用した。そして、次式:破断伸度(%)={破断時のチャック間距離(mm)-引張前のチャック間距離(mm)}÷引張前のチャック間距離(mm)×100;により破断伸度を算出した。
結果を表2の「破断伸度」の欄に示す。
The rupture elongation of the pseudo inner boundary film for measuring the rupture elongation according to Examples 1 to 5 obtained as described above was measured by the following method.
That is, the quasi-inner boundary film according to each example was cut into a strip shape having a short side of 8 mm and a long side of 40 mm to prepare a test piece. The test piece was set in a tensile tester so that the longitudinal direction thereof coincided with the tensile direction and the distance between chucks was 20 mm. Then, the test piece was pulled under the conditions of 25 ° C. and 50% RH under the condition of a tensile speed of 12 mm / min, and the distance between the chucks when the test piece was broken was measured. In addition, as the tensile tester, the same one as that used in the test for the breaking strength was used. Then, the elongation at break (%) = {Distance between chucks at break (mm) −Distance between chucks before tension (mm)} ÷ Distance between chucks before tension (mm) × 100; Was calculated.
The results are shown in the “breaking elongation” column of Table 2.
上述のとおり得られた例1~5にかかる剥離強度測定用の内境界膜剥離モデルの剥離強度を、以下の方法で測定した。
即ち、各例にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを、20mm×30mmの長方形状に切り出して試験片を作成した。かかる試験片の長手方向の一端において擬似網膜上から擬似内境界膜を約5mm程度剥離した剥離開始端を形成し、25℃、50%RH環境下、剥離速度6mm/分の条件にて、擬似内境界膜と擬似網膜とが当該剥離端から試験片の長尺方向に沿ってT形剥離するように擬似内境界膜と擬似網膜とを引張し、引張力(N)、即ち剥離力(N)を測定した。上記擬似内境界膜の引張には、上記の破断強度の試験に用いたものと同様の引張試験機を使用した。次いで、上記剥離開始端から10mmまでと剥離終末端から5mmまでを除いた15mmの剥離長さで測定した剥離力(N)から、平均剥離力(N)をJIS K 6854-2の算出方法に準拠して算出した。そして、次式:剥離強度(N/mm)=平均剥離力(N)÷試験片の短辺の長さ(mm);により、剥離強度を算出した。
結果を表2の「剥離強度」の欄に示す。
The peeling strength of the inner boundary film peeling model for peeling strength measurement according to Examples 1 to 5 obtained as described above was measured by the following method.
That is, the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to each example was cut into a rectangular shape of 20 mm × 30 mm to prepare a test piece. At one end in the longitudinal direction of such a test piece, a peeling start end is formed by peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina by about 5 mm, and simulated under a peeling speed of 6 mm / min in an environment of 25 ° C. and 50% RH. The pseudo inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina are pulled so that the inner boundary membrane and the pseudo retina are T-shaped peeled from the peeling end along the longitudinal direction of the test piece, and the tensile force (N), that is, the peeling force (N ) Was measured. A tensile tester similar to the one used for the above-mentioned breaking strength test was used for tensioning the pseudo inner boundary membrane. Next, the average peel force (N) is calculated from JIS K 6854-2 based on the peel force (N) measured at a peel length of 15 mm excluding the distance from the peel start end to 10 mm and the peel end end to 5 mm. Calculated in conformity. Then, the peel strength was calculated by the following formula: peel strength (N / mm) = average peel force (N) ÷ length of short side of test piece (mm).
The results are shown in the “Peel strength” column of Table 2.
上述の試験例2(剥離性試験)において、当業者により人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と近似した剥離性を有すると判断された例3~5に係る内境界膜剥離モデルは、擬似内境界膜の破断強度が0.05kgf/mm2以上1.2kgf/mm2以下であり、且つ擬似内境界膜の破断伸度が0.1%以上5.0%以下を満たすものであった。
また、上述の試験例2(剥離性試験)において、当業者により人眼の内境界膜を剥離する際の剥離性と極めて近似した剥離性を有すると判断された例4および5に係る内境界膜剥離モデルは、擬似内境界膜の破断強度が0.05kgf/mm2以上0.6kgf/mm2以下であり、且つ擬似内境界膜の破断伸度が0.1%以上5.0%以下を満たすものであった。なお、上記例1~5に係る内境界膜剥離モデルは、何れも剥離強度が0.001N/mm以上0.1N/mm以下であった。
In the above test example 2 (peelability test), the inner boundary film peeling model according to examples 3 to 5 determined by a person skilled in the art to have peelability similar to that when peeling the inner boundary film of the human eye things, breaking strength of the pseudo within the boundary layer is at 0.05 kgf / mm 2 or more 1.2 kgf / mm 2 or less, where and elongation at break of the pseudo within the boundary film satisfies 5.0% or less than 0.1% Met.
Further, in Test Example 2 (Peelability Test) described above, the inner boundaries according to Examples 4 and 5 that were determined by those skilled in the art to have peelability that was very similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane of the human eye. delamination model, breaking strength of the pseudo within the boundary layer is at 0.05 kgf / mm 2 or more 0.6 kgf / mm 2 or less, and elongation at break of the pseudo within the boundary layer is 5.0% or less than 0.1% It met. The inner boundary film peeling models according to Examples 1 to 5 all had a peeling strength of 0.001 N / mm or more and 0.1 N / mm or less.
なお、表2に示す結果より、エージング処理の有無によって破断強度の値が大きく変化することが確認された。また、擬似内境界膜中の微粒子(典型的にはマイクロビーズ)の有無によって破断伸度の値が大きく変化することが確認された。 In addition, from the results shown in Table 2, it was confirmed that the value of the breaking strength greatly changes depending on the presence or absence of the aging treatment. Further, it was confirmed that the value of the elongation at break greatly changes depending on the presence or absence of fine particles (typically microbeads) in the pseudo inner boundary film.
<試験例4:内境界膜剥離訓練装置の作製>
上記例3~5にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを用いて、図8に示すような内境界膜剥離訓練装置を作製した。具体的には、例2および3にかかる内境界膜剥離モデルを、それぞれアクリル板上にクリップを用いて固定した。これにより、内境界膜剥離モデルとそれを固定する固定部を準備した。
次いで、本実施例に係るモデルセット本体部を構成する直径(外径)が25.4mm(1インチ)であるポリプロピレン製の中空球(中空ボール)をヒューマニティ株式会社より購入して準備した。かかる中空球上の任意の点をA極とし、該A極の対極をB極とした。上記中空球を上記A極とB極を二分する赤道面にて切断した。ここでは、上記赤道面(切断面)は剥離口として把握される。以下、B極側の半球をモデル本体部の作製に用いた。上記半球上から、切断面が直径9mmの円形状となるように一部を切り取り、開口部(覗部)を作製した。ここで、上記覗部の円の中心は上記A極とB極とを結ぶ直線上に位置し、また、上記覗部の切断面は赤道面(剥離口)と平行となるようにした。かかる半球について、覗部の円周から直線で3mmほど離れた位置に直径0.7mm程度の穴を等間隔に3個形成した。かかる3個の穴に、挿入口形成部材である23Gシステム用カニューレ(ドルク社製、23Gカニューラシステム)をそれぞれ貫通させ、モデルセット本体部を作製した
そして、上記アクリル板上に固定した内境界膜剥離モデルの擬似内境界膜表面と上記モデルセット本体部の覗部および剥離口とがそれぞれ平行になるように配置し、固定した。このとき、上記挿入口保持部材の上記赤道面(A極とB極とを二分する赤道面)が擬似内境界膜から12.7mm離れるように配置した。
これにより、擬似内境界膜の表面に接する25.4mmの球上に3つの挿入口(典型的にはカニューレ)を備えたモデルセット本体部と上記固定部とを有するモデルセット部と、内境界膜剥離モデルと、を備えた内境界膜剥離訓練装置を作製した。
<Test Example 4: Production of inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus>
Using the inner boundary film peeling model according to Examples 3 to 5, an inner boundary film peeling training apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 was produced. Specifically, the inner boundary film peeling models according to Examples 2 and 3 were each fixed on an acrylic plate using a clip. Thus, an inner boundary membrane peeling model and a fixing portion for fixing it were prepared.
Next, polypropylene hollow spheres (hollow balls) having a diameter (outer diameter) of 25.4 mm (1 inch) constituting the model set main body according to this example were purchased from Humanity Co., Ltd. and prepared. An arbitrary point on the hollow sphere was designated as the A pole, and the counter electrode of the A pole was designated as the B pole. The hollow sphere was cut at the equator plane that bisects the A pole and the B pole. Here, the equator plane (cut plane) is grasped as a peeling port. Hereinafter, the hemisphere on the B pole side was used for manufacturing the model main body. Part of the hemisphere was cut out so that the cut surface had a circular shape with a diameter of 9 mm, and an opening (view portion) was produced. Here, the center of the circle of the peeping part is located on a straight line connecting the A pole and the B pole, and the cut surface of the peeping part is parallel to the equator plane (peeling opening). With respect to such a hemisphere, three holes having a diameter of about 0.7 mm were formed at regular intervals at a position about 3 mm in a straight line from the circumference of the viewing portion. The 3G cannula for 23G system (manufactured by Doruk Co., Ltd., 23G cannula system) was inserted through these three holes to produce a model set main body, and the inner boundary membrane fixed on the acrylic plate The surface of the quasi-inner boundary film of the exfoliation model was arranged and fixed so that the viewing portion and the exfoliation port of the model set main body were parallel to each other. At this time, the insertion port holding member was arranged so that the equator plane (equatorial plane that bisects the A pole and the B pole) was 12.7 mm away from the pseudo inner boundary membrane.
As a result, a model set portion having a model set main body portion having three insertion ports (typically cannulas) on a 25.4 mm sphere in contact with the surface of the pseudo inner boundary membrane and the fixing portion, and an inner boundary An inner boundary membrane peeling training apparatus equipped with a membrane peeling model was produced.
上述のように、本発明によると、人眼において内境界膜を剥離する際の感覚を高度に再現された内境界膜剥離モデルを提供することができる。かかる内境界膜剥離モデルを対象に内境界膜剥離の訓練を行うことで、実際の手術を行うことなく内境界膜剥離の経験を重ねることができる。即ち、ここに開示された内境界膜剥離モデルは、実際の人眼に対する内境界膜剥離の手技の習得および技能向上に利用することができる。 As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an inner boundary membrane exfoliation model that highly reproduces the sensation when the inner boundary membrane is exfoliated by the human eye. By training the inner boundary membrane separation for such an inner boundary membrane separation model, the experience of inner boundary membrane separation can be repeated without performing actual surgery. In other words, the inner boundary membrane peeling model disclosed herein can be used to learn the technique of inner boundary membrane peeling for an actual human eye and improve the skill.
10 内境界膜剥離モデル
20 擬似内境界膜
30 擬似網膜
40 支持基材
100 内境界膜剥離訓練装置
110 モデルセット部
120 固定部
121 クリップ
122 凹部
130 モデルセット本体部
131 挿入口
133 手術器具
134 A極
135 B極
136 剥離口
137 覗部
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前記擬似内境界膜を擬似網膜上から攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性が、人眼において内境界膜を攝子を用いて剥離する際の剥離性と近似している、内境界膜剥離モデル。 An inner boundary membrane detachment model comprising a pseudo retina and a pseudo inner boundary membrane laminated on at least one surface on the pseudo retina,
An inner boundary membrane peeling model in which the peelability when peeling the pseudo inner boundary membrane from the pseudo retina using an insulator is similar to the peelability when peeling the inner boundary membrane using an insulator in the human eye .
内境界膜剥離モデルセット部と、該セット部にセットされる請求項1~11のいずれか一項に記載の内境界膜剥離モデルとを備えており、
前記内境界膜剥離モデルセット部は、前記内境界膜剥離モデルを固定する固定部と、手術器具を挿入するための挿入口が形成された本体部とを有する、内境界膜剥離訓練装置。
An inner boundary membrane peeling training device used for inner boundary membrane peeling training,
An inner boundary membrane peeling model set unit, and the inner boundary membrane peeling model according to any one of claims 1 to 11 set in the set portion,
The inner boundary membrane detachment model set unit includes an inner boundary membrane detachment training apparatus having a fixing portion for fixing the inner boundary membrane detachment model and a main body portion in which an insertion port for inserting a surgical instrument is formed.
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