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Literature available Price basic unit wlo applanation tonometer, $2,196 One-year warranty Slit Lamp 30 SLIM, #33 02 22 High-resolution. stereoscopic corneal microscope with special receiver dovetail; objective f-125 mm; 5-step magnification changer 5x-30x; halogen illUmination. Optional accessories: keratometer, endothelial microscope attachment, pachymeter, photographic capabilities. Literature available Price basic unit wlo applanation tonometer, $5,900 basic unit with applanation tonometer, $7,159 One-year warranty Slit Lamp 100/16 #31 0038 High-resolution stereo corneal microscope with objective f-100 mm, 5-step magnification changer 6x-40x; 6 V 25 W tungsten illumination. Optional: Goldman applanation tonometer #870 Literature available Price basic unit wlo applanation tonometer, $4,900 basic unit with applanation tonometer, $5,480 One-year warranty Photo Slit Lamp, #33 04 70 Magnification changer for viewing magnifications of 6x, 10x, 16x, 25x and 40x; high-intenSity flash illumination with aperture control; anterior segment illuminator for fill-in illumination during slit image photography; two motorized Contax RTS camera bodies. Literature available Price $23,000 One-year warranty 75 SL Research Slit Lamp, #33 05 42 Viewing magnifications from 8x through 40x with Xenon lamp illumination. Attachments to complement anterior segment research include: 8x specular endothelial attachment, keratometer, pachymeter, anterior chamber depth, iris angiography, photography, tonometer. Excellent for videotaping and Cinematography. Literature available Price $49,075 without camera attachment' $53,513 with camera attachment One-year warranty 0
Surgical Instruments and Equipment Accutome, Inc.
Kremer Corneometer Measures the thickness of the cornea. It has been on the market for 4 years. Offers bias measurement,
accuracy of water-filled probe, ability to set blade length at same time as reading, sterilizable probe, portable, computer formulas available on the market used this machine for results. Used for Radial Keratotomy, Keratomileusis, contact lens, etc. Price upon request Kremer Predictability Formula Hardware and software available for improved results in Radial Keratotomy, Astigmatism, lens implantation etc. Radial Keratotomy Formula based on Frederic B Kremers' data base. Availability to feed your data back for your results. This program has been developed for IBM PC and Apple Computers at the request of our users. Data supported and statistically maintained. Price upon request The following products have the Accutome label and are distributed in the USA exclusively by Accutome, Inc.: Diamond Knives-Radial Keratotomy knives developed with the thinnest blades, low reflective tips, and grippable barrel. These knives have micrometer and protective feet to guard the diamond. Standard and vertical. Diamond Knife Cleaning Products Blade Gauges-steel block, laser inscribed gauge, with low reflective surface. Operating Room Products Packs-includes surgical gowns, prep solution, containers, drapes, and sponges for radial keratotomy, keratomileusis, and cataract surgery. Jumpsuits-for patient or operating room personnel, disposable. Shoe covers-masks-surgeon's caps-bouffant caps-sleeves Sponges-designed for cornea surgery (not spears) Forceps-180° bifixation forceps for globe control during surgery. Pronged forceps. Assorted forceps. Marking Trephines-single, double and triple Single from 3 mm to 5 mm in .25 mm increments plus 7 mm. Double 3 and 5 mm for marking two zones at same time for equal distance. Triple 3, 5 and 7 mm for marking three zones at o· same time for equal distance. Cannulas-Radial Keratotomy irrigating, various others. Ocular Dominance Testing Card Tapes-Surgical Tapes, consent tapes, information tapes. Furniture-Operating Room, tables, chairs, etc. Covers-microscopes, machine, etc. Trays-for diamond knives, surgical trays for Keratomileusis, Radial Keratotomy, Cataract, Astigmatism. Calipers-for astigmatism. Sterilization Containers-probes, knives, instruments. Probe Holders-for slit lamps. Prices on request 0
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Rudolph Beaver, Inc.
MICRO-SHARp® MICRO-SHARp® Blades are designed ' for precise, controlleddepth incisions without tissue distortion or blade ftex. The leading edge in extracapsular surgery (ECCE)-MICROSHARp® PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 7511 ORANGE Small, 15°, 1.5 mm 7513 BLUE Medium, 15°, 3.0 mm 7515 GREEN Large, 15°, 5.0 mm 7530 BLACK 30°, 3.5 mm 7545 TAN 45°, 3.0 mm All blades available as disposable UNITOME® Knives.
MINI-BLADE® The now standard designs of our MINI-BLADES® are ideal for cataract surgery. The semilunar tip of the 6900 is perfect for making partial-depth limbal incisions. A MINI-BLADE® knife is a surgeon's primary tool-versatile, sharp and dependable. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 6300 6400 6500 6700 6900 6910
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5700 BLADE The 5700 BLADE is designed tor preparing scleral buckle tunnels in detached retina surgery. Its shape and sharpness allow the surgeon to perform wellcontrolled cutting and delamination of the sclera. The 5700 affords the surgeon a comfortable alternative for making partial-depth incisions at the limbus. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5700
Sclerotome Also available as a disposable UNITOME® Knife.
MICRO-BLADE® The MICRO-BLADE® system is shaped for use in blade breakers and holders. MICRO-BLADES® are designed to replace the inconsistent sharpness, burrs and bent tips of razor blade fragments. The versatile MICROBLADE® is adjustable to desired exposures and angles. MICRO-BLADES® are easy to use-always sharp. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 7615 7630
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NEEDLE BLADES Beaver NEEDLE BLADES are designed for capsulotomies and other fine inCiSions. NEEDLE BLADES are available in four cutting edge lengths to accommodate a variety of microsurgical techniques. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5940 5910 Also available 5920 5930
1.5 mm 3.0 mm as a disposable UNITOME® Knife. 5.0 mm 7.0 mm
SLIT BLADES An inciSion of precise width is achieved with Beaver SLIT BLADES for the insertion of a phaco-probe or irrigating/aspirating tip. They are available in four widths, flat or bent, to meet the needs of various procedures. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5504 5510 5520 5530 5505 5511 5521 5531
Bent 45° Bent 45° Bent 45 ° Bent 45 ° 1.5 mm Flat 2.5 mm Flat 3.0 mm Flat 3.5 mm Flat
SPECIAL BLADES The rounded, semilunar tips of the 6600 and the 6610 are designed for preparing lamellar corneal grafts. The undersurface is smooth to minimize tissue trauma during surgery. The 5400 VARI-BLADE® employs a tight but adjustable blade guard to allow the surgeon to set to a planned precise depth. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5400 5800 6600 6610
Adjustable guard-preset .75 mm Scleral Blade Lamellar Blade-Bent 60° Lamellar Blade-Flat
KERATOME BLADES Beaver KERATOME BLADES facilitate intracapsular cataract extraction (ICGE). The four sizes comprise a good selection of the standard 60° triangular point formed by two superbly sharp edges.
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PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5500 5610 5620 5630 All blades bent 45°.
CATARACT BLADES Beaver CATARACT BLADES are designed primarily for intracaj:lsular cataract surgery. The 5100 Blade is used primarily for discission. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5100 5210 5220 5230
CHUCK HANDLES Our popular CHUCK HANDLES are designed to allow the surgeon maximum control with a natural and comfortable pencil-grip. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 1350 13 cm 1330 10 cm 1310 10 cm 1312 7.5 cm 1311 5 cm 1305 Standard Replacement Collet Prices on request
Concept, Inc.
Concept Bipolar CoagLilator, #9620 For controlled micro-hemostasis in ophthalmology, neurology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive hand surgery with exclusive Micro Mode. The Concept Bipolar Coagulator allows pinpoint hemostasis of micro and other small bleeders with a minimal effect on surrounding tissues. It is effective in a wet field, whether under irrigation or in a bloody field. Solid state electronics makes this unit reliable, repeatable with less maintenance requirement Literature available Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Concept Micro Bipolar Forceps, #9200 (straight) and #9250 (curved) Straight or curved versions are insulated for surgeon and staff safety. Five inch (12.70 cm) stainless steel forceps feature precision ground fine tips and a dull satin finish to reduce glare. The instrument will provide limited reuse and may be sterilized by steam autoclave or ETO gas. A flexible twelve foot (3.66 m) cord is permanently attached with molded plugs to fit Concept Catalog #9620 and other bipolar coagulators Literature available
Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Instrument Trays, #8901, #8902 and #8903 Stainless steel trays for storing and sterilizing. Flexible silicone strips hold instruments securely in place to protect even the finest of tips. The sturdy stainless steel tray with a protective blue coating may be sterilized by steam autoclave or ETO gas. Durable to last through many sterilizing procedures. Hinged lid detaches for sterile delivery and placement on the Mayo stand Literature available Price on request One-year warranty material and workmanship Kaufman Vitrector Power Unit, #5090 Reusable, non-fatiguing and lightweight. The same unit utilized by the Vitrector I and II systems. Individually packaged in a leatherette case with one AA alkaline battery; replaceable, non-sterile Literature available Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Kaufman Vitrector III System, #5096 Quick removal of vitreous during all vitrectomy procedures. Superb guillotine cutting action is sharp enough to handle even organized vitreous. The small diameter (16 gauge) stainless steel tube allows optimum visualization of the surgical area. Use in the posterior segment of the eye as well as the anterior segment Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Guibor Canaliculus Intubation Set'" #9035 Sterile, ready to use one piece set of two stainless steel probes connected by silastic tubing Valuable in reconstruction of lacrimal outflow system, lacerated canaliculus repair. and lacrimal obstruction Spring-tempered probes with gauge measurement of 0.076 cm in contoured running arch at a length of 17.7 cm Price on request Thornton Anterior Chamber Irrigator #4030 Convenient way to maintain the anterior chamber with air or balanced salt solution Sterile, single use, individually packaged in box of ten Price on request Concept Canaliculus Intubation Set #9045 Two stainless steel probes encased in Supramid Nylon tubing for easy insertion to the puncta and lacrimal sac. Less trauma and bleeding are the advantages of this totally flexible system. The silastic tubing remains in the lacrimal outflow system for several weeks to allow for proper healing Each set packaged sterile in a convenient peel pack Price on request Thornton Iris Retractor #4025 Stainless steel wire tip can be bent to any desired angle for delicate iris retraction during surgery
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Packaged sterile in box of ten Price on request Ophtho-Burr® Corneal Rust Ring Remover #5082 Designed for removal of corneal rust rings in office, clinic and emergency room Tapered nosecone for unobstructed field of vision Packaged in leatherette case and includes six drill tips Power Unit #5082 Replacement burrs, six assorted sizes #5083; six of same size #5084 #5082 is individually packaged with one AA alkaline battery, six drill tips Guibor Diamond Burrs #50852.5 mm #50865.0 mm Autoclavable diamond burrs are designed for polishing the pterygium bed after surgical removal and for lid margin lesions Burrs may be used with the Concept Ophtho-Burr Price on request Thornton Nasolacrimal Duct Insert #9036 A special polyethylene tubing with a flared tip designed for the surgrcal correction of chronic dacryocystitis Insert is used as a natural shunt from the lacrimal sac, through the interosseous canal into the vault of the inferior nasal meatus Sterile, individual packages Price on request Cauteries For ophthalmic surgical procedures Nonglare green helps reduce reflection from surgical lights Temperature controlled by continuously adjustable rheostat #4100 I-Stat Ophthalmic Cautery #4000 Var-I-Stat Microsurgical Cautery #4125 Micro Cautery Packaged sterile for single use. Ten per box Price on request
International Ophthalmic Industries Corp.
Geuder Hand Instruments Broad range of standard hand surgical instruments including special instruments developed for the intraocular lens implantation procedures. Unique forceps that hold haptic and lens during insertion, diamond knives and special specula are included. Standard 90-day warranty on all instruments Manufactured by Hans Geuder GmbH of West Germany Imported and marketed in the United States exclusively by International Ophthalmic Industries Corporation Instruments individually priced. Catalog and price list available Micro-Keratron® power trephine system An electronically controlled, power trephine system with completely variable rotation of trephine from 0 to 800 RPM. Handpieces in three different types accommodate extremely broad range of "seethrough" trephines from 5.0 mm ¢ to 11.0 mm ¢ in
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increments of 0.1 mm ¢. Design permits surgeon to establish desired speed before incision and see through the trephine directly onto the cornea while operating with standard microscope set-up. Insert pistons available for all size trephines for presetting desired depth of incision. System components reusable and autoclavable. Standard 90-day warranty on all parts and system Manufactured by Hans Geuder GmbH of West Germany Imported and marketed in the United States exclusively by International Ophthalmic Industries Corporation Price, basic system with one handle and selection of any 3 trephines start at $7,350
JEDMED Instrument Company
The Fisch Drill Has found its way to the most popular otologiC drill position, and now is widely accepted as a necessary plus for dacryo and occuplastic procedures. 0-40,000 RPM with computorque allows for any speed or accuracy of drilling. Computorque allows for maximum torque at even less than full speed. Price on request The JEDMED Utility Diamond Knife is very reasonably priced. Its sharpness allows for such clean and effortless entry into the anterior chamber that precise healing has been noted lending to less postoperative astigmatism. JEDMED also carries a full line of Ruby Knives for a wider variety of shapes and cuts. Wee Bag O'Mercury JEDMED introduces the Wee Bag O'Mercury for ophthalmic surgeons using about 30 mm of pressure to reduce the intraocular pressure. The 30 mm of mercury oculopression is commonly used for some 30 to 45 minutes prior to most intraocular surgeries. The Wee Bag O'Mercury is a simple yet refined device that is easy to use and easy to wear. The bag is made entirely of silicone and is remarkably durable. Each Wee Bag comes complete with a bag of mercury, headband, and instructions. The Crawford Intubation Sets Sterile packed, stainless steel probes with olive tips, wedged together by siicone tubing. This allows easy intubation through upper and lower punctum and into the nasal passage. A special hook is also available which is used to reach into the nasal passage and engage the probe tip and easily draw the probe out. Price on request Hessburg Barron Vacuum Trephine Uses an attached spring-loaded syringe that when released, will draw a vacuum and seat the trephine on to the cornea. This holds the cornea in its natural state while the built-in blade makes a perfect parallel cut. This blade is 1A the thickness of a razor blade and is extremely sharp. The entire unit is sterile packed and disposable. Price on request JEDMED carries a full line of quality surgical instruments for your specialties, including the hard-
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to-find items. Our full line catalog is available upon request.
Katena Products, Inc.
Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments Speculums, retractors, knives, spuds, blade breakers, trephines, curettes, spatulas, loops, spoons, iris retractors, hooks, calipers, scissors, forceps, needle holders, dilators, probes, cannulas, eye spheres, eye shields, loupes, sterilizing cases, micrometer knives, XTAL blades, Ruby knives, crystal-sapphire knives, etc. Many models of each at various prices. Literature available Prices on request
Keeler Instruments, Inc.
Foreign Body locator Audibly and visually pinpoint metallic objects a fraction of a millimeter in size and instantly direct for their removal. No tuning required. Self-stabilizing circuitry automatically adjusts to the environment with the push of a button. Unique portable device helps eliminate extensive, often disfiguring exploratory procedures and reduces the need for extensive X-ray procedures. Discriminates between ferrous and nonferrous objects. Self-contained unit comes complete with three probes to meet all surgical requirements, remote meter, carrying case, rechargeable nickelcadmium battery for electrical safety. 2602P2026 FBL complete with 3 probes Price $6,800 2606P2026-A FBl with 2 probes Price $4,800 Hoskins Micro Instruments Hoskins instruments have a unique atraumatic grip. Pierse Eye Speculum A simple and strong wire speculum that can be adjusted to suit any palpebral aperture. 2799B2301 Price $24 Micro Curved Forceps Specially designed for use in the anterior chamber. Particularly suitable for iris work. 2710B2058 Price $120 Miniaturized Micro Straight Forceps Micro tipped for microscope. 2710B2138 Price $120 Skeleton Beaked (Colibri) Micro Forceps With suture platform, perfect for manipulating delicate tissue, especially under operating microscope. 2710B2189 Price $155 Complete catalog of Hoskin and Birks Instruments available Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Nevyas Autopress Automatically applies regulated alternating pressure to soften the eye for intraocular surgery. More effective,
precise and quicker than manual pressure or constant pressure devices, it gives you total control over the amount of pressure (up to 80 mm Hg), duration of each pressure cycle and total time. The Autopress signals audibly and turns itself off when the course of pressure is completed, and a built-in "fail-safe" mechanism shuts the unit down if the pressure-on phase exceeds 25 seconds. Included are flat soft rubber balloon which is velcro-secured and cannot flip over, and a wide velcro-tipped gum rubber headband to comfortably fit the balloon over the patient's eye. 1899K1091 Autopress Price $1,275 Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Birks Marks II Micro Instruments Birks instruments feature a pencil-like grip with fine knurling. Birks Micro Spatula Suitable for dividing anterior synechiae for use as an iris repositor and for adjustment of intraocular lenses and corneal sutures. 2728B2005 Price $49 Birks Micro Hook Right angled and smooth ended for intraocular lens adjustment. 2722B2055 Price $49 Birks Micro Push-Pull Enables minute adjustment in any plane or meridian to the iris, pupil or IOl prior to final closure of the anterior chamber. Its spherical tip is the only shape which allows engagement and movement of the lens in any direction without a gross movement of the instruments. 2799B2010 0.45 mm Price $69 2799B2029 0.2 mm Price $69 Dallas Intraocular Lens Inserting Forceps Can hold the lenticulus, the loops or the haptiC of an IOL. Perfect for inserting lens into left eye by right handed surgeon. 2719B2197 Price $130 Complete catalog available Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Demagnetizer , D-Mag console demagnetizes everything you need, all at once, at the touch of a button. Advanced circuitry collapses a rapidly alternating magnetic field to demagnetize entire sets even sutures still in sterile packages. 1899K1075 Demagnetizer Price $380 Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Meyer Swiss Diamond Knives Ultimate in sharpness, reducing pressure required to incise tissue by 2.5 to 3 times compared to razor blades. Perfect inciSion allow perfect wound closures. They do not become blunt with use. Thin and small. Cut from pure, natural diamonds for precision performance. Retract into the handle for added
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protection. Autoclavable. Available in 0.5 and 0.2 mm thicknesses. Prices start at $750 Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc.
Lewanne Industries, Inc.
Evans Arm Rest and Instrument Platform A device which is placed on the operating table with two platforms along each side of the head. The platform may be used for surgeon's support, assistant's support, and an area for placing down of surgical instruments. Brochure and :JAw tape to view, set up and use Price $1 ,234 One-year warranty
Micra Titanium Corporation
Micra Titanium Instruments and Diamond Knives Micra Titanium Corporation has a line of hand-held titanium instruments for microsurgery. Titanium is lighter, yet stronger than stainless steel and is nonrusting and non-magnetic. The tips of the forceps and needle holders have a patented tungsten carbide process, applied for superior gripping. A comlete line of gem-quality diamond knives is available. The diamonds are mounted on titanium, retractable handles. Specialty diamond knives such as adjustable micrometer advance diamond knives used for radial keratotomy are available in different configurations. Complementary disposable items are sold. Micra Titanium Corporation also has products for Care and Handling of diamond knives such as the Diamond Knife Cleaning Block and Diamond Knife Sterilizing Tray. . literature on request Price on request Written warranty on request
Micro-Surgical Technology, Inc.
MCintyre Coaxial Cannula Set 76100 (this set includes part numbers 76102, 76105, 76107 and 2 ea. 76101 76102 0.2-mm side port inner cannula for aspiration, 76105 is a truncated outer cannula with two .5 mm irrigating side ports, 76107 nylon connector, 76101 MCintyre infusion set for intraocular solution. Includes Breather, Spike, Drip Chamber, Roller Clamp Latex sleeves with RPM filter and Coaxial ABS connector. Sterile and disposable Price $180 Free replacement or refund if not satisfied MCintyre Disposable Reverse Cystotome #83001 25 gauge irrigating cystotome packaged 4 each to a card that may be used individually without breaking sterility of others. Box of 6 cards Price $108 Box of 10 cards Price $180
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OMS Optical Micro Systems, Inc. OMS Infusion and Aspiration Devices Micromanifold (1) IV input; (3) stopcocks Infusion aspiration luer lock handpiece 23 gauge hooked needle 22 gauge limbal needle 20 gauge blunt needle 19 gauge blunt needle 19 gauge tapered to 27 gauge 19 gauge tapered to 30 gauge 20 gauge tapered to 27 gauge 20 gauge tapered to 30 gauge 20 gauge scleral cannula, handle and tubing 3.0 mm 20 gauge scleral cannula, handle and tubing 4.5 mm 20 gauge scleral cannula, handle and tubing 6.0 mm 1.65 mm infusion cannula 2.3 mm infusion cannula Blood pool sub-retinal fluid luer lock handpiece Aspiration luer lock handpiece
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OMS Mode Selector Instrument Function Selector, Model 17-01-01 A unique module that contains receptacles for various surgical systems, allowing all systems so connected to be run by one footswitch. Eliminates multitude of footswitches and confusion in identification under O.R. tables. lighted push button selectors on module for system to be used, Le., phacos, cryos, diathermy, I/A's, automated scissors, tissue cutters, OMS EMPAC and VISC. May be interlocked to OMS EMPAC, VISC, IIA, bipolar diathermy, twin cold light source, or other manufacturers' systems. Size 6:JA" D x 2314" H x 5:JA" W Price $500 One-year warranty
Steinway Instrument Company, Inc.
Barraquer Fixation Ring with Handle & Suction Unit for radial keratotomy, #SBRI Fixation ring with eight engraved reference marks. The ring firmly holds the cornea during radial keratotomy or astigmatic corrections.
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Suction pump with foot switch, by-pass switch, filter and quick release valve for use with fixation ring. literature available Price $2,000 $1,600 suction unit only $ 400 ring and handle only One-year unlimited warranty
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit VISIKIT ECCE-4000 Contains one each: 0902-Special 5 ml Syringe 1010-Double Fluid Distribution Set 1015-Spring Assisted Aspirating Syringe 1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g 1624-Coaxial I and A Cannula Price $39.50 each
Storz Instrument Company
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit VISIKIT ECCE-5000 Contains one each: 0902-Special 5 ml Syringe 1014-Single Ophthalmic Fluid Distribution Set 1015-Spring Assisted Aspirating Syringe 1284-Angled I and A Cannula 1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g Price $22.50 each Spring Assisted Aspirating Syringe (Pall in) #1015 Pre-assembled 3 cc syringe with special spring. Provides increased ease and one hand aspiration Aspiration is carried out when plunger is compressed against spring and gradually released Price $15 prepack of ten Irrigating Vectis (Anis) #1283 Heart shaped iris-retracting vectis facilitates smooth insertion under iris Two ports at tips of heart Price $110 prepack of five Angled I and A Cannula (Peczon) #1284 Aspirating cannula is angled to facilitate removal of cortical debris from all meridians of the eye. Shorter irrigating cannula is beveled allowing easier entry into anterior chamber. Price $75 prepack of five
Visitec Company
VICO Micro Knife #5200 A unique micro knife for performing capsulotomies and other small surgical eye procedures Price $59.75 prepack of three
Handcrafted Special Instruments Individual surgeons have individual preferences in surgical instruments. We are eager to apply Storz quality instrument-making skills to your ideas. In fact, some of our most popular instrument patterns today started as a special instrument for an individual surgeon. For more information, contact your Storz representative or write Storz Instrument Company. Ophthalmic Microsurgical Instruments Storz offers the ophthalmologist one of the most comprehensive microsurgical instrument product lines available including: Forceps Scissors Needle Holders Knives/Cystotomes RK Instruments Cannulas Polishers Hooks Retractors/Speculum Trephines/Punches Lens Loops/Vectus Spatulas Anterior Chamber 27 g #1273A For maintaining the anterior chamber with air or fluid and for keeping the cornea moist during surgery Excellent for filling anterior chamber with a viscous type material 30 gauge and 25 gauge also available Price $14 prepack of five Coaxial Irrigating & Aspirating Cannula #1624 Facility for irrigating and aspirating through one coaxial cannula Irrigating and anterior chamber maintenance carried out by outer cannula from fluid through side luer fitting Aspiration carried out through horizontal luer fitting attached to syringe. Through outer cannula, inner aspirating cannula is fed This has 0.3 mm side port which may be rotated to the requirements of the surgeon. 0.2 mm and 0.6 mm side port cannulas are also available Price $175 prepack of five Irrigating Vectis (Pearce) #1619 For lifting out the lens nucleus after it has been dislocated into the anterior chamber and for looping out large cortical debris Price $55 prepack of five
Canaliculus Intubation Set #5010 Sterile single use double stainless steel probes 17.7 cm long, 0.076 cm in diameter attached to 30-cm silicone tubing Useful in reconstructions of the lacrimal outflow system, DCRs, and other outflow system reconstruction Price $37.95 each Straight OCR Nasal Lacrimal Duct Canalicular Set #5011 Stainless steel probes 4.5 cm long attached to a 40-cm silicone rod Price $22.50 each Angled OCR Nasal Lacrimal Duct Canalicular Set #5012 Stainless steel probes 4.5 cm long attached to a 49-cm silicone rod Price $22.50 each Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit with Fluid Distributior Set VISIKIT ECCE-2000 Contains one each: 1273-Anterior Chamber 30 g 1604-Capsule Polisher (Kratz)
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1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g (Formed) 1619-lrrigating Vectis (Pearce) . 1624-Coaxial Irrigating & Aspirating Cannula 1625-Aspirating Cannula 1010-Fluid Distribution Set 1130-Special Kleer-Vu 5 ml Syringe Price $67.95 Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit VISIKIT ECCE-1000 Contains one each: 1273-Anterior Chamber 30 g 1604-Capsule Polisher (Kratz) 1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g (Formed) 1619-lrrigating Vectis (Pearce) 1624-Coaxiallrrigating & Aspirating Cannula 1625-Aspirating Cannula 1103-Special Kleer-Vu 5 ml Syringe Price $63.75 Double IIA Viscous Material Remover #1598 This double cannula is used to remove heal on while irrigating or replace with air Literature available Price $60 prepack of five Irrigating Vectis (two-hole), #1619A Same specifications as 1619, but with two openings. Designed for gravity fluid source Literature available Price $75 prepack of five Irrigating Knife Cannula, #5052 Used for cutting the posterior or anterior capsule and for cutting stitches Literature available Price $66.75 prepack of three Subpalpebral Lavage System (Hessburg), #5050 Developed for subpalpebral intubation and lavage in the management of cortical infections such as pseudomonas keratitis Literature available Price $42.50 each
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Vitreoretinal Membrane Infusion Cutter (Tolentino), #5051 Has a sharp cutting edge at tip. Used to cut vitreous bands already separated from the retina. Attached to infusion source, rigid bands are cut by compressing them against the sharp blade and a blunt second instrument Literature available Price $115 prepack of three Irrigating Iris Hook 30 gauge, #1287 Useful for irrigating behind the superior iris Literature available Price $49.50 prepack of five
goniotomy and primary capsulotomy before intraocular lens implantation. Also for cutting traction bands and teasing off epiretinal membranes. May be used for removal of stitches Literature available Price $59.75 prepack of three Capsule Polisher (Kratz) #1604 Cannula has roughed sandblasted end for polishing the posterior and anterior capsule Price $49.50 prepack of five Irrigating V-Shaped Needle Knife #1289 25 g For primary or secondary capsulotomy Price $40 prepack of five J shaped irrigating and aspirating cannula #1288 21 g For removal of cortical debris from under the iris adjacent to corneal wound Price $49.50 prepack of five Irrigating Dialler 30 g #1286 30 g For insertion in hole of intraocular lens and manipulating lens into posterior chamber Price $22 prepack of five Anterior Chamber Washout Cannula #1277 16 g Price $17 prepack of five Irrigating Cystotome 25 g (Formed) #1610 May be attached to syringe filled with air or balanced salt solution in order to maintain anterior chamber during capsulotomy or for opening a hole in condensed vitreous face. Useful in dislocating nucleus into anterior chamber Cystotomes are bent to conform with the convexity of the crystalline lens May be used with 1/A machines 23 gauge and 30 gauge also available Price $12.75 prepack of five Aspirating Cannula # 1625 0.3 mm top port opening and is shaped to facilitate aspirating cortical fragments in the area between 2 and 10 o'clock Price $40 prepack of five Retrobulbar Needle (Atkinson) #1638 23 g x 17/16" Price $20 prepack of five Visitec Ophthalmic Fluid Distribution Set #1010 Connects two (2) micro-surgical cannulas to irrigating fluid for extracapsular cataract extraction Price $19.75 prepack of five
Irrigating Sharp Cystotome 24 g, #5053 Excellent capsule cutting with a sharp knife type tip. Especially useful with II A units Literature available Price $79.25 prepack of three VICO Micro Surgical Knife, #5210 Has rounded cutting edge 5 mm long indicated for needling procedures, discission through a small pupil,
Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments A complete state-of-the-art line of instruments at competitive prices. Microsurgical instrument trays, sCissors, forceps, needle holders, cannulas, etc. Special designs for Cataract and IOL Surgery as well as traditional patterns. Complete catalog available upon request.
Edward Week & Company, Inc.
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Literature available Price basic unit wlo applanation tonometer, $2,196 One-year warranty Slit Lamp 30 SLIM, #33 02 22 High-resolution. stereoscopic corneal microscope with special receiver dovetail; objective f-125 mm; 5-step magnification changer 5x-30x; halogen illUmination. Optional accessories: keratometer, endothelial microscope attachment, pachymeter, photographic capabilities. Literature available Price basic unit wlo applanation tonometer, $5,900 basic unit with applanation tonometer, $7,159 One-year warranty Slit Lamp 100/16 #31 0038 High-resolution stereo corneal microscope with objective f-100 mm, 5-step magnification changer 6x-40x; 6 V 25 W tungsten illumination. Optional: Goldman applanation tonometer #870 Literature available Price basic unit wlo applanation tonometer, $4,900 basic unit with applanation tonometer, $5,480 One-year warranty Photo Slit Lamp, #33 04 70 Magnification changer for viewing magnifications of 6x, 10x, 16x, 25x and 40x; high-intenSity flash illumination with aperture control; anterior segment illuminator for fill-in illumination during slit image photography; two motorized Contax RTS camera bodies. Literature available Price $23,000 One-year warranty 75 SL Research Slit Lamp, #33 05 42 Viewing magnifications from 8x through 40x with Xenon lamp illumination. Attachments to complement anterior segment research include: 8x specular endothelial attachment, keratometer, pachymeter, anterior chamber depth, iris angiography, photography, tonometer. Excellent for videotaping and Cinematography. Literature available Price $49,075 without camera attachment' $53,513 with camera attachment One-year warranty 0
Surgical Instruments and Equipment Accutome, Inc.
Kremer Corneometer Measures the thickness of the cornea. It has been on the market for 4 years. Offers bias measurement,
accuracy of water-filled probe, ability to set blade length at same time as reading, sterilizable probe, portable, computer formulas available on the market used this machine for results. Used for Radial Keratotomy, Keratomileusis, contact lens, etc. Price upon request Kremer Predictability Formula Hardware and software available for improved results in Radial Keratotomy, Astigmatism, lens implantation etc. Radial Keratotomy Formula based on Frederic B Kremers' data base. Availability to feed your data back for your results. This program has been developed for IBM PC and Apple Computers at the request of our users. Data supported and statistically maintained. Price upon request The following products have the Accutome label and are distributed in the USA exclusively by Accutome, Inc.: Diamond Knives-Radial Keratotomy knives developed with the thinnest blades, low reflective tips, and grippable barrel. These knives have micrometer and protective feet to guard the diamond. Standard and vertical. Diamond Knife Cleaning Products Blade Gauges-steel block, laser inscribed gauge, with low reflective surface. Operating Room Products Packs-includes surgical gowns, prep solution, containers, drapes, and sponges for radial keratotomy, keratomileusis, and cataract surgery. Jumpsuits-for patient or operating room personnel, disposable. Shoe covers-masks-surgeon's caps-bouffant caps-sleeves Sponges-designed for cornea surgery (not spears) Forceps-180° bifixation forceps for globe control during surgery. Pronged forceps. Assorted forceps. Marking Trephines-single, double and triple Single from 3 mm to 5 mm in .25 mm increments plus 7 mm. Double 3 and 5 mm for marking two zones at same time for equal distance. Triple 3, 5 and 7 mm for marking three zones at o· same time for equal distance. Cannulas-Radial Keratotomy irrigating, various others. Ocular Dominance Testing Card Tapes-Surgical Tapes, consent tapes, information tapes. Furniture-Operating Room, tables, chairs, etc. Covers-microscopes, machine, etc. Trays-for diamond knives, surgical trays for Keratomileusis, Radial Keratotomy, Cataract, Astigmatism. Calipers-for astigmatism. Sterilization Containers-probes, knives, instruments. Probe Holders-for slit lamps. Prices on request 0
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Rudolph Beaver, Inc.
MICRO-SHARp® MICRO-SHARp® Blades are designed ' for precise, controlleddepth incisions without tissue distortion or blade ftex. The leading edge in extracapsular surgery (ECCE)-MICROSHARp® PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 7511 ORANGE Small, 15°, 1.5 mm 7513 BLUE Medium, 15°, 3.0 mm 7515 GREEN Large, 15°, 5.0 mm 7530 BLACK 30°, 3.5 mm 7545 TAN 45°, 3.0 mm All blades available as disposable UNITOME® Knives.
MINI-BLADE® The now standard designs of our MINI-BLADES® are ideal for cataract surgery. The semilunar tip of the 6900 is perfect for making partial-depth limbal incisions. A MINI-BLADE® knife is a surgeon's primary tool-versatile, sharp and dependable. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 6300 6400 6500 6700 6900 6910
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5700 BLADE The 5700 BLADE is designed tor preparing scleral buckle tunnels in detached retina surgery. Its shape and sharpness allow the surgeon to perform wellcontrolled cutting and delamination of the sclera. The 5700 affords the surgeon a comfortable alternative for making partial-depth incisions at the limbus. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5700
Sclerotome Also available as a disposable UNITOME® Knife.
MICRO-BLADE® The MICRO-BLADE® system is shaped for use in blade breakers and holders. MICRO-BLADES® are designed to replace the inconsistent sharpness, burrs and bent tips of razor blade fragments. The versatile MICROBLADE® is adjustable to desired exposures and angles. MICRO-BLADES® are easy to use-always sharp. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 7615 7630
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NEEDLE BLADES Beaver NEEDLE BLADES are designed for capsulotomies and other fine inCiSions. NEEDLE BLADES are available in four cutting edge lengths to accommodate a variety of microsurgical techniques. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5940 5910 Also available 5920 5930
1.5 mm 3.0 mm as a disposable UNITOME® Knife. 5.0 mm 7.0 mm
SLIT BLADES An inciSion of precise width is achieved with Beaver SLIT BLADES for the insertion of a phaco-probe or irrigating/aspirating tip. They are available in four widths, flat or bent, to meet the needs of various procedures. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5504 5510 5520 5530 5505 5511 5521 5531
Bent 45° Bent 45° Bent 45 ° Bent 45 ° 1.5 mm Flat 2.5 mm Flat 3.0 mm Flat 3.5 mm Flat
SPECIAL BLADES The rounded, semilunar tips of the 6600 and the 6610 are designed for preparing lamellar corneal grafts. The undersurface is smooth to minimize tissue trauma during surgery. The 5400 VARI-BLADE® employs a tight but adjustable blade guard to allow the surgeon to set to a planned precise depth. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5400 5800 6600 6610
Adjustable guard-preset .75 mm Scleral Blade Lamellar Blade-Bent 60° Lamellar Blade-Flat
KERATOME BLADES Beaver KERATOME BLADES facilitate intracapsular cataract extraction (ICGE). The four sizes comprise a good selection of the standard 60° triangular point formed by two superbly sharp edges.
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PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5500 5610 5620 5630 All blades bent 45°.
CATARACT BLADES Beaver CATARACT BLADES are designed primarily for intracaj:lsular cataract surgery. The 5100 Blade is used primarily for discission. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 5100 5210 5220 5230
CHUCK HANDLES Our popular CHUCK HANDLES are designed to allow the surgeon maximum control with a natural and comfortable pencil-grip. PRODUCT 1.0. NO. 1350 13 cm 1330 10 cm 1310 10 cm 1312 7.5 cm 1311 5 cm 1305 Standard Replacement Collet Prices on request
Concept, Inc.
Concept Bipolar CoagLilator, #9620 For controlled micro-hemostasis in ophthalmology, neurology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive hand surgery with exclusive Micro Mode. The Concept Bipolar Coagulator allows pinpoint hemostasis of micro and other small bleeders with a minimal effect on surrounding tissues. It is effective in a wet field, whether under irrigation or in a bloody field. Solid state electronics makes this unit reliable, repeatable with less maintenance requirement Literature available Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Concept Micro Bipolar Forceps, #9200 (straight) and #9250 (curved) Straight or curved versions are insulated for surgeon and staff safety. Five inch (12.70 cm) stainless steel forceps feature precision ground fine tips and a dull satin finish to reduce glare. The instrument will provide limited reuse and may be sterilized by steam autoclave or ETO gas. A flexible twelve foot (3.66 m) cord is permanently attached with molded plugs to fit Concept Catalog #9620 and other bipolar coagulators Literature available
Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Instrument Trays, #8901, #8902 and #8903 Stainless steel trays for storing and sterilizing. Flexible silicone strips hold instruments securely in place to protect even the finest of tips. The sturdy stainless steel tray with a protective blue coating may be sterilized by steam autoclave or ETO gas. Durable to last through many sterilizing procedures. Hinged lid detaches for sterile delivery and placement on the Mayo stand Literature available Price on request One-year warranty material and workmanship Kaufman Vitrector Power Unit, #5090 Reusable, non-fatiguing and lightweight. The same unit utilized by the Vitrector I and II systems. Individually packaged in a leatherette case with one AA alkaline battery; replaceable, non-sterile Literature available Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Kaufman Vitrector III System, #5096 Quick removal of vitreous during all vitrectomy procedures. Superb guillotine cutting action is sharp enough to handle even organized vitreous. The small diameter (16 gauge) stainless steel tube allows optimum visualization of the surgical area. Use in the posterior segment of the eye as well as the anterior segment Price on request One-year warranty on material and workmanship Guibor Canaliculus Intubation Set'" #9035 Sterile, ready to use one piece set of two stainless steel probes connected by silastic tubing Valuable in reconstruction of lacrimal outflow system, lacerated canaliculus repair. and lacrimal obstruction Spring-tempered probes with gauge measurement of 0.076 cm in contoured running arch at a length of 17.7 cm Price on request Thornton Anterior Chamber Irrigator #4030 Convenient way to maintain the anterior chamber with air or balanced salt solution Sterile, single use, individually packaged in box of ten Price on request Concept Canaliculus Intubation Set #9045 Two stainless steel probes encased in Supramid Nylon tubing for easy insertion to the puncta and lacrimal sac. Less trauma and bleeding are the advantages of this totally flexible system. The silastic tubing remains in the lacrimal outflow system for several weeks to allow for proper healing Each set packaged sterile in a convenient peel pack Price on request Thornton Iris Retractor #4025 Stainless steel wire tip can be bent to any desired angle for delicate iris retraction during surgery
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Packaged sterile in box of ten Price on request Ophtho-Burr® Corneal Rust Ring Remover #5082 Designed for removal of corneal rust rings in office, clinic and emergency room Tapered nosecone for unobstructed field of vision Packaged in leatherette case and includes six drill tips Power Unit #5082 Replacement burrs, six assorted sizes #5083; six of same size #5084 #5082 is individually packaged with one AA alkaline battery, six drill tips Guibor Diamond Burrs #50852.5 mm #50865.0 mm Autoclavable diamond burrs are designed for polishing the pterygium bed after surgical removal and for lid margin lesions Burrs may be used with the Concept Ophtho-Burr Price on request Thornton Nasolacrimal Duct Insert #9036 A special polyethylene tubing with a flared tip designed for the surgrcal correction of chronic dacryocystitis Insert is used as a natural shunt from the lacrimal sac, through the interosseous canal into the vault of the inferior nasal meatus Sterile, individual packages Price on request Cauteries For ophthalmic surgical procedures Nonglare green helps reduce reflection from surgical lights Temperature controlled by continuously adjustable rheostat #4100 I-Stat Ophthalmic Cautery #4000 Var-I-Stat Microsurgical Cautery #4125 Micro Cautery Packaged sterile for single use. Ten per box Price on request
International Ophthalmic Industries Corp.
Geuder Hand Instruments Broad range of standard hand surgical instruments including special instruments developed for the intraocular lens implantation procedures. Unique forceps that hold haptic and lens during insertion, diamond knives and special specula are included. Standard 90-day warranty on all instruments Manufactured by Hans Geuder GmbH of West Germany Imported and marketed in the United States exclusively by International Ophthalmic Industries Corporation Instruments individually priced. Catalog and price list available Micro-Keratron® power trephine system An electronically controlled, power trephine system with completely variable rotation of trephine from 0 to 800 RPM. Handpieces in three different types accommodate extremely broad range of "seethrough" trephines from 5.0 mm ¢ to 11.0 mm ¢ in
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increments of 0.1 mm ¢. Design permits surgeon to establish desired speed before incision and see through the trephine directly onto the cornea while operating with standard microscope set-up. Insert pistons available for all size trephines for presetting desired depth of incision. System components reusable and autoclavable. Standard 90-day warranty on all parts and system Manufactured by Hans Geuder GmbH of West Germany Imported and marketed in the United States exclusively by International Ophthalmic Industries Corporation Price, basic system with one handle and selection of any 3 trephines start at $7,350
JEDMED Instrument Company
The Fisch Drill Has found its way to the most popular otologiC drill position, and now is widely accepted as a necessary plus for dacryo and occuplastic procedures. 0-40,000 RPM with computorque allows for any speed or accuracy of drilling. Computorque allows for maximum torque at even less than full speed. Price on request The JEDMED Utility Diamond Knife is very reasonably priced. Its sharpness allows for such clean and effortless entry into the anterior chamber that precise healing has been noted lending to less postoperative astigmatism. JEDMED also carries a full line of Ruby Knives for a wider variety of shapes and cuts. Wee Bag O'Mercury JEDMED introduces the Wee Bag O'Mercury for ophthalmic surgeons using about 30 mm of pressure to reduce the intraocular pressure. The 30 mm of mercury oculopression is commonly used for some 30 to 45 minutes prior to most intraocular surgeries. The Wee Bag O'Mercury is a simple yet refined device that is easy to use and easy to wear. The bag is made entirely of silicone and is remarkably durable. Each Wee Bag comes complete with a bag of mercury, headband, and instructions. The Crawford Intubation Sets Sterile packed, stainless steel probes with olive tips, wedged together by siicone tubing. This allows easy intubation through upper and lower punctum and into the nasal passage. A special hook is also available which is used to reach into the nasal passage and engage the probe tip and easily draw the probe out. Price on request Hessburg Barron Vacuum Trephine Uses an attached spring-loaded syringe that when released, will draw a vacuum and seat the trephine on to the cornea. This holds the cornea in its natural state while the built-in blade makes a perfect parallel cut. This blade is 1A the thickness of a razor blade and is extremely sharp. The entire unit is sterile packed and disposable. Price on request JEDMED carries a full line of quality surgical instruments for your specialties, including the hard-
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to-find items. Our full line catalog is available upon request.
Katena Products, Inc.
Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments Speculums, retractors, knives, spuds, blade breakers, trephines, curettes, spatulas, loops, spoons, iris retractors, hooks, calipers, scissors, forceps, needle holders, dilators, probes, cannulas, eye spheres, eye shields, loupes, sterilizing cases, micrometer knives, XTAL blades, Ruby knives, crystal-sapphire knives, etc. Many models of each at various prices. Literature available Prices on request
Keeler Instruments, Inc.
Foreign Body locator Audibly and visually pinpoint metallic objects a fraction of a millimeter in size and instantly direct for their removal. No tuning required. Self-stabilizing circuitry automatically adjusts to the environment with the push of a button. Unique portable device helps eliminate extensive, often disfiguring exploratory procedures and reduces the need for extensive X-ray procedures. Discriminates between ferrous and nonferrous objects. Self-contained unit comes complete with three probes to meet all surgical requirements, remote meter, carrying case, rechargeable nickelcadmium battery for electrical safety. 2602P2026 FBL complete with 3 probes Price $6,800 2606P2026-A FBl with 2 probes Price $4,800 Hoskins Micro Instruments Hoskins instruments have a unique atraumatic grip. Pierse Eye Speculum A simple and strong wire speculum that can be adjusted to suit any palpebral aperture. 2799B2301 Price $24 Micro Curved Forceps Specially designed for use in the anterior chamber. Particularly suitable for iris work. 2710B2058 Price $120 Miniaturized Micro Straight Forceps Micro tipped for microscope. 2710B2138 Price $120 Skeleton Beaked (Colibri) Micro Forceps With suture platform, perfect for manipulating delicate tissue, especially under operating microscope. 2710B2189 Price $155 Complete catalog of Hoskin and Birks Instruments available Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Nevyas Autopress Automatically applies regulated alternating pressure to soften the eye for intraocular surgery. More effective,
precise and quicker than manual pressure or constant pressure devices, it gives you total control over the amount of pressure (up to 80 mm Hg), duration of each pressure cycle and total time. The Autopress signals audibly and turns itself off when the course of pressure is completed, and a built-in "fail-safe" mechanism shuts the unit down if the pressure-on phase exceeds 25 seconds. Included are flat soft rubber balloon which is velcro-secured and cannot flip over, and a wide velcro-tipped gum rubber headband to comfortably fit the balloon over the patient's eye. 1899K1091 Autopress Price $1,275 Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Birks Marks II Micro Instruments Birks instruments feature a pencil-like grip with fine knurling. Birks Micro Spatula Suitable for dividing anterior synechiae for use as an iris repositor and for adjustment of intraocular lenses and corneal sutures. 2728B2005 Price $49 Birks Micro Hook Right angled and smooth ended for intraocular lens adjustment. 2722B2055 Price $49 Birks Micro Push-Pull Enables minute adjustment in any plane or meridian to the iris, pupil or IOl prior to final closure of the anterior chamber. Its spherical tip is the only shape which allows engagement and movement of the lens in any direction without a gross movement of the instruments. 2799B2010 0.45 mm Price $69 2799B2029 0.2 mm Price $69 Dallas Intraocular Lens Inserting Forceps Can hold the lenticulus, the loops or the haptiC of an IOL. Perfect for inserting lens into left eye by right handed surgeon. 2719B2197 Price $130 Complete catalog available Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Demagnetizer , D-Mag console demagnetizes everything you need, all at once, at the touch of a button. Advanced circuitry collapses a rapidly alternating magnetic field to demagnetize entire sets even sutures still in sterile packages. 1899K1075 Demagnetizer Price $380 Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc. Meyer Swiss Diamond Knives Ultimate in sharpness, reducing pressure required to incise tissue by 2.5 to 3 times compared to razor blades. Perfect inciSion allow perfect wound closures. They do not become blunt with use. Thin and small. Cut from pure, natural diamonds for precision performance. Retract into the handle for added
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protection. Autoclavable. Available in 0.5 and 0.2 mm thicknesses. Prices start at $750 Distributed exclusively by Keeler Instruments, Inc.
Lewanne Industries, Inc.
Evans Arm Rest and Instrument Platform A device which is placed on the operating table with two platforms along each side of the head. The platform may be used for surgeon's support, assistant's support, and an area for placing down of surgical instruments. Brochure and :JAw tape to view, set up and use Price $1 ,234 One-year warranty
Micra Titanium Corporation
Micra Titanium Instruments and Diamond Knives Micra Titanium Corporation has a line of hand-held titanium instruments for microsurgery. Titanium is lighter, yet stronger than stainless steel and is nonrusting and non-magnetic. The tips of the forceps and needle holders have a patented tungsten carbide process, applied for superior gripping. A comlete line of gem-quality diamond knives is available. The diamonds are mounted on titanium, retractable handles. Specialty diamond knives such as adjustable micrometer advance diamond knives used for radial keratotomy are available in different configurations. Complementary disposable items are sold. Micra Titanium Corporation also has products for Care and Handling of diamond knives such as the Diamond Knife Cleaning Block and Diamond Knife Sterilizing Tray. . literature on request Price on request Written warranty on request
Micro-Surgical Technology, Inc.
MCintyre Coaxial Cannula Set 76100 (this set includes part numbers 76102, 76105, 76107 and 2 ea. 76101 76102 0.2-mm side port inner cannula for aspiration, 76105 is a truncated outer cannula with two .5 mm irrigating side ports, 76107 nylon connector, 76101 MCintyre infusion set for intraocular solution. Includes Breather, Spike, Drip Chamber, Roller Clamp Latex sleeves with RPM filter and Coaxial ABS connector. Sterile and disposable Price $180 Free replacement or refund if not satisfied MCintyre Disposable Reverse Cystotome #83001 25 gauge irrigating cystotome packaged 4 each to a card that may be used individually without breaking sterility of others. Box of 6 cards Price $108 Box of 10 cards Price $180
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OMS Optical Micro Systems, Inc. OMS Infusion and Aspiration Devices Micromanifold (1) IV input; (3) stopcocks Infusion aspiration luer lock handpiece 23 gauge hooked needle 22 gauge limbal needle 20 gauge blunt needle 19 gauge blunt needle 19 gauge tapered to 27 gauge 19 gauge tapered to 30 gauge 20 gauge tapered to 27 gauge 20 gauge tapered to 30 gauge 20 gauge scleral cannula, handle and tubing 3.0 mm 20 gauge scleral cannula, handle and tubing 4.5 mm 20 gauge scleral cannula, handle and tubing 6.0 mm 1.65 mm infusion cannula 2.3 mm infusion cannula Blood pool sub-retinal fluid luer lock handpiece Aspiration luer lock handpiece
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OMS Mode Selector Instrument Function Selector, Model 17-01-01 A unique module that contains receptacles for various surgical systems, allowing all systems so connected to be run by one footswitch. Eliminates multitude of footswitches and confusion in identification under O.R. tables. lighted push button selectors on module for system to be used, Le., phacos, cryos, diathermy, I/A's, automated scissors, tissue cutters, OMS EMPAC and VISC. May be interlocked to OMS EMPAC, VISC, IIA, bipolar diathermy, twin cold light source, or other manufacturers' systems. Size 6:JA" D x 2314" H x 5:JA" W Price $500 One-year warranty
Steinway Instrument Company, Inc.
Barraquer Fixation Ring with Handle & Suction Unit for radial keratotomy, #SBRI Fixation ring with eight engraved reference marks. The ring firmly holds the cornea during radial keratotomy or astigmatic corrections.
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Suction pump with foot switch, by-pass switch, filter and quick release valve for use with fixation ring. literature available Price $2,000 $1,600 suction unit only $ 400 ring and handle only One-year unlimited warranty
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit VISIKIT ECCE-4000 Contains one each: 0902-Special 5 ml Syringe 1010-Double Fluid Distribution Set 1015-Spring Assisted Aspirating Syringe 1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g 1624-Coaxial I and A Cannula Price $39.50 each
Storz Instrument Company
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit VISIKIT ECCE-5000 Contains one each: 0902-Special 5 ml Syringe 1014-Single Ophthalmic Fluid Distribution Set 1015-Spring Assisted Aspirating Syringe 1284-Angled I and A Cannula 1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g Price $22.50 each Spring Assisted Aspirating Syringe (Pall in) #1015 Pre-assembled 3 cc syringe with special spring. Provides increased ease and one hand aspiration Aspiration is carried out when plunger is compressed against spring and gradually released Price $15 prepack of ten Irrigating Vectis (Anis) #1283 Heart shaped iris-retracting vectis facilitates smooth insertion under iris Two ports at tips of heart Price $110 prepack of five Angled I and A Cannula (Peczon) #1284 Aspirating cannula is angled to facilitate removal of cortical debris from all meridians of the eye. Shorter irrigating cannula is beveled allowing easier entry into anterior chamber. Price $75 prepack of five
Visitec Company
VICO Micro Knife #5200 A unique micro knife for performing capsulotomies and other small surgical eye procedures Price $59.75 prepack of three
Handcrafted Special Instruments Individual surgeons have individual preferences in surgical instruments. We are eager to apply Storz quality instrument-making skills to your ideas. In fact, some of our most popular instrument patterns today started as a special instrument for an individual surgeon. For more information, contact your Storz representative or write Storz Instrument Company. Ophthalmic Microsurgical Instruments Storz offers the ophthalmologist one of the most comprehensive microsurgical instrument product lines available including: Forceps Scissors Needle Holders Knives/Cystotomes RK Instruments Cannulas Polishers Hooks Retractors/Speculum Trephines/Punches Lens Loops/Vectus Spatulas Anterior Chamber 27 g #1273A For maintaining the anterior chamber with air or fluid and for keeping the cornea moist during surgery Excellent for filling anterior chamber with a viscous type material 30 gauge and 25 gauge also available Price $14 prepack of five Coaxial Irrigating & Aspirating Cannula #1624 Facility for irrigating and aspirating through one coaxial cannula Irrigating and anterior chamber maintenance carried out by outer cannula from fluid through side luer fitting Aspiration carried out through horizontal luer fitting attached to syringe. Through outer cannula, inner aspirating cannula is fed This has 0.3 mm side port which may be rotated to the requirements of the surgeon. 0.2 mm and 0.6 mm side port cannulas are also available Price $175 prepack of five Irrigating Vectis (Pearce) #1619 For lifting out the lens nucleus after it has been dislocated into the anterior chamber and for looping out large cortical debris Price $55 prepack of five
Canaliculus Intubation Set #5010 Sterile single use double stainless steel probes 17.7 cm long, 0.076 cm in diameter attached to 30-cm silicone tubing Useful in reconstructions of the lacrimal outflow system, DCRs, and other outflow system reconstruction Price $37.95 each Straight OCR Nasal Lacrimal Duct Canalicular Set #5011 Stainless steel probes 4.5 cm long attached to a 40-cm silicone rod Price $22.50 each Angled OCR Nasal Lacrimal Duct Canalicular Set #5012 Stainless steel probes 4.5 cm long attached to a 49-cm silicone rod Price $22.50 each Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit with Fluid Distributior Set VISIKIT ECCE-2000 Contains one each: 1273-Anterior Chamber 30 g 1604-Capsule Polisher (Kratz)
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1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g (Formed) 1619-lrrigating Vectis (Pearce) . 1624-Coaxial Irrigating & Aspirating Cannula 1625-Aspirating Cannula 1010-Fluid Distribution Set 1130-Special Kleer-Vu 5 ml Syringe Price $67.95 Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Kit VISIKIT ECCE-1000 Contains one each: 1273-Anterior Chamber 30 g 1604-Capsule Polisher (Kratz) 1610-lrrigating Cystotome 25 g (Formed) 1619-lrrigating Vectis (Pearce) 1624-Coaxiallrrigating & Aspirating Cannula 1625-Aspirating Cannula 1103-Special Kleer-Vu 5 ml Syringe Price $63.75 Double IIA Viscous Material Remover #1598 This double cannula is used to remove heal on while irrigating or replace with air Literature available Price $60 prepack of five Irrigating Vectis (two-hole), #1619A Same specifications as 1619, but with two openings. Designed for gravity fluid source Literature available Price $75 prepack of five Irrigating Knife Cannula, #5052 Used for cutting the posterior or anterior capsule and for cutting stitches Literature available Price $66.75 prepack of three Subpalpebral Lavage System (Hessburg), #5050 Developed for subpalpebral intubation and lavage in the management of cortical infections such as pseudomonas keratitis Literature available Price $42.50 each
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Vitreoretinal Membrane Infusion Cutter (Tolentino), #5051 Has a sharp cutting edge at tip. Used to cut vitreous bands already separated from the retina. Attached to infusion source, rigid bands are cut by compressing them against the sharp blade and a blunt second instrument Literature available Price $115 prepack of three Irrigating Iris Hook 30 gauge, #1287 Useful for irrigating behind the superior iris Literature available Price $49.50 prepack of five
goniotomy and primary capsulotomy before intraocular lens implantation. Also for cutting traction bands and teasing off epiretinal membranes. May be used for removal of stitches Literature available Price $59.75 prepack of three Capsule Polisher (Kratz) #1604 Cannula has roughed sandblasted end for polishing the posterior and anterior capsule Price $49.50 prepack of five Irrigating V-Shaped Needle Knife #1289 25 g For primary or secondary capsulotomy Price $40 prepack of five J shaped irrigating and aspirating cannula #1288 21 g For removal of cortical debris from under the iris adjacent to corneal wound Price $49.50 prepack of five Irrigating Dialler 30 g #1286 30 g For insertion in hole of intraocular lens and manipulating lens into posterior chamber Price $22 prepack of five Anterior Chamber Washout Cannula #1277 16 g Price $17 prepack of five Irrigating Cystotome 25 g (Formed) #1610 May be attached to syringe filled with air or balanced salt solution in order to maintain anterior chamber during capsulotomy or for opening a hole in condensed vitreous face. Useful in dislocating nucleus into anterior chamber Cystotomes are bent to conform with the convexity of the crystalline lens May be used with 1/A machines 23 gauge and 30 gauge also available Price $12.75 prepack of five Aspirating Cannula # 1625 0.3 mm top port opening and is shaped to facilitate aspirating cortical fragments in the area between 2 and 10 o'clock Price $40 prepack of five Retrobulbar Needle (Atkinson) #1638 23 g x 17/16" Price $20 prepack of five Visitec Ophthalmic Fluid Distribution Set #1010 Connects two (2) micro-surgical cannulas to irrigating fluid for extracapsular cataract extraction Price $19.75 prepack of five
Irrigating Sharp Cystotome 24 g, #5053 Excellent capsule cutting with a sharp knife type tip. Especially useful with II A units Literature available Price $79.25 prepack of three VICO Micro Surgical Knife, #5210 Has rounded cutting edge 5 mm long indicated for needling procedures, discission through a small pupil,
Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments A complete state-of-the-art line of instruments at competitive prices. Microsurgical instrument trays, sCissors, forceps, needle holders, cannulas, etc. Special designs for Cataract and IOL Surgery as well as traditional patterns. Complete catalog available upon request.
Edward Week & Company, Inc.