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Focus on Microkeratomes

ZYOPTIX XP

Bausch & Lomb
■ There is no safer or more precise method of flap creation today than with the Zyoptix XP, says B&L. Head labels reflect true, nomial flap thickness and enhanced safety is achieved through a suction ring design that reduces the potential for pseudosuction, slippage and suction breaks. The elevated, gearless drive assembly minimizes interference with drapes and eyelashes.

Interchangeable components make the XP easy to use and service. Replacement parts can be ordered while keeping the microkeratome system in a surgeon's clinic. Clinical versatility is achieved with: the right eye/left eye selector switch, which eliminates the need for disassembly between eyes; larger diameter beds for wider treatment areas; and 360° hinge placement. Additionally, the motor sleeve may be sterilized, which reduces the potential for contamination during the procedure.
Bausch & Lomb
Phone: (800) 338-2020
www.zyoptixusa.com

MED-LOGICS, INC.

ML7 Microkeratome
■ The ML7 microkeratome exemplifies the same type of accuracy and performance as the Med-Logics Calibrated LASIK Blade (CLB) design, used in other brands of microkeratomes. A variety of CLB options include plano, -10 μm, -20 μm, -30 μm, +10 μm and +20 μm CLB options for use in creating a custom flap with the ML7. The ML7 Blade Shuttle installs the CLB directly into the head without being handled by the user.

The small footprint and handpiece design allow the surgeon to locate the hinge in a temporal, nasal or superior position. Patient comfort is increased because a lid speculum is not required. The patented vacuum-control system for the ML7 contributes to creating reliable and predictable flaps, says the company.
Med-Logics, Inc.
Phone: (949) 582-3891
www.mlogics.com

MICROKERATOMES

Moria
■ Moria microkeratomes provide a high degree of precision and reproducibility. With a new, disposable blade-head assembly for each patient, they provide an added measure of safety and convenience.

The One Use-Plus is an automated, linear microkeratome available with a 130 μm head and a new 90 μm head that addresses the increasing interest in SBK.

Moria says the Epi-K is the most widely used epikeratome on the market. Sharing the same technology platform as the One Use-Plus, and with a proprietary separator design and built-in safety features, it is the optimal choice for surface ablation.

The M2 is an automated, pivoting microkeratome that can accommodate a wide range of ocular dimensions and geometries.

The Evolution^3E control unit drives all Moria keratomes, as well as the company's DSAEK system.
Moria
Phone: (800) 441-1314
www.moria-surgical.com

CARRIAZO-PENDULAR

SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions

■ The Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome provides safe and predictable results, says the company. The cutting head and blade are designed in a convex form similar to the cornea itself. The unique design of the Carriazo-Pendular, combined with the optimal settings for cutting speed and blade oscillation, provides a homogeneous flap profile, highly predictable flap thickness with an extremely low standard of deviation down to 10 μm and smooth cutting edges. An additional vacuum chamber located in the suction ring increases cutting safety, says Schwind. An innovative blade box for almost touchless mounting of the blade increases cutting safety once more. The hinge position can be freely selected (360°) and individual components are interchangeable for optimal OR procedures.

Standardized and controlled treatment is ensured by detailed monitoring of cutting and suction phases. These cutting and suction phases can be read out and analyzed by the optional available monitoring software.
SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions
Phone: +49(0)6027–508-0
www.eye-tech-solutions.com

AMADEUS II

Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
■ The Amadeus II Microkeratome is the first and only microkeratome with completely customizable parameters for both LASIK and surface ablation procedures from the same handpiece. Featuring computer-controlled intelligent design, the Amadeus II Microkeratome provides surgeons with the safety and confidence of voice-confirmation of flap parameters and instrument readiness.
Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
Phone number: +41 32 332 70 70
www.innovation@ziemergroup.com

Other Products

DGH MODEL 8000 SCANMATE

DGH Technology
■ The Model 8000 Scanmate B-Scan provides full-motion video loops as well as freeze-frame captures. The software is user-friendly and intuitive. The report creation system is just one button and reports can be created directly from images.

The Model 8000 Scanmate has a choice of depth selections as well as probe frequencies. These depths range from 3 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm and up to 10 cm. The frequencies offered are 1 MHz and 15 MHz. It is able to operate from any laptop or PC whose operating system is Windows XP or Windows Vista, says DGH. The B-scan has a USB 2.0 interface connector on a 6-foot cable.
DGH Technology
Phone: (800) 722-3883
www.pachymeter.com

HWANG PHACO SPATULA

Katena Products, Inc.
■ The Hwang Phaco Spatula, designed by David Hwang, M.D., of San Francisco, Calif., is a double-ended instrument designed for vertical chopping of all grades of nuclei. It features a 1 mm long, pointed Chang vertical chopper on one end and a chisel tipped spatula on the opposite end.

The pointed Chang tip facilitates vrtical chopping while the spatula with the chisel tip is used for subsequent manipulation, fracture and crushing of the chopped segments. The front of the chisel tip is sharp enough to penetrate into soft and moderately dense nuclei yet blunt enough to minimize risk to the posterior capsule. The side of the chisel tip facilitates crushing of nuclear pieces into the phacoemulsification aspiration port.
Katena Products, Inc.
Phone: (800) 225-1195
www.katena.com