SURGICAL
Control and Stability in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Probes and Platforms
CONSTELLATION® Vision System
HYPERVIT® Dual Blade Vitrectomy Probe
Advanced ULTRAVIT® Beveled High Speed Probe
FINESSE® SHARKSKIN® ILM Forceps
Lasers and Laser Probes
VEKTOR™ Articulating Illuminated Laser Probe
PUREPOINT® Laser System
Single-Use Instruments
FINESSE® REFLEX™ Handle
FINESSE® SHARKSKIN® ILM Forceps
FINESSE® Flex Loop
Grieshaber® Advanced Backflush Soft Tip DSP
Recent Scientific Publications on Vitreoretinal
WHITE PAPER
A More Effective Approach to Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling
CLINICAL SCIENCE COMPENDIA
CONSTELLATION® Vision System
WHITE PAPER
Pneumatic Retinopexy - A Look at its History and Why It Is, Now, More Relevant
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Surgical Vitrectomy Consoles – The Principles Behind Their Operation
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The Importance of Intraocular Pressure Stability During Retinal Surgery
WHITE PAPER
Technical Advancements of Surgical Vitrectomy Probes
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
MIVS IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
Indications for Use: The CONSTELLATION® Vision System is an ophthalmic microsurgical system that is indicated for both anterior segment (i.e., phacoemulsification and removal of cataracts) and posterior segment (i.e., vitreoretinal) ophthalmic surgery.
The ULTRAVIT® Vitrectomy Probe is indicated for vitreous cutting and aspiration, membrane cutting and aspiration, dissection of tissue and lens removal. The valved entry system is indicated for scleral incision, canulae for posterior instrument access and venting of valved cannulae. The infusion cannula is indicated for posterior segment infusion of liquid or gas.
Warnings and Precautions:
- The infusion cannula is contraindicated for use of oil infusion.
- Attach only Alcon supplied products to console and cassette luer fittings. Improper usage or assembly could result in a potentially hazardous condition for the patient. Mismatch of surgical components and use of settings not specifically adjusted for a particular combination of surgical components may affect system performance and create a patient hazard. Do not connect surgical components to the patient's intravenous connections.
- Each surgical equipment/component combination may require specific surgical setting adjustments. Ensure that appropriate system settings are used with each product combination. Prior to initial use, contact your Alcon sales representative for in-service information.
- Care should be taken when inserting sharp instruments through the valve of the Valved Trocar Cannula. Cutting instrument such as vitreous cutters should not be actuated during insertion or removal to avoid cutting the valve membrane. Use the Valved Cannula Vent to vent fluids or gases as needed during injection of viscous oils or heavy liquids.
- Visually confirm that adequate air and liquid infusion flow occurs prior to attachment of infusion cannula to the eye.
- Ensure proper placement of trocar cannulas to prevent sub-retinal infusion.
- Leaking sclerotomies may lead to post operative hypotony.
- Vitreous traction has been known to create retinal tears and retinal detachments.
- Minimize light intensity and duration of exposure to the retina to reduce the risk of retinal photic injury.
ATTENTION: Please refer to the CONSTELLATION® Vision System Operators Manual for a complete listing of indications, warnings and precautions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GRIESHABER® DSP IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician. Indications for Use: GRIESHABER® DSP instruments are a line of single-use vitreoretinal microinstruments which are used in ophthalmic surgery, for cases either in the anterior or the posterior segment. The GRIESHABER® Advanced Backflush Handles DSP are a family of instruments for fluid and gas handling in vitreoretinal surgery.
Warnings and Precautions:
- Potential risk from reuse or reprocessing GRIESHABER® DSP instruments include: foreign particle introduction to the eye; reduced cutting or grasping performance; path leaks or obstruction resulting in reduced fluidics performance.
- Verify correct tip attachment, function and tip actuation before placing it into the eye for surgery.
- For light fiber instruments: Minimize light intensity and duration of exposure to the retina to reduce risk of retinal photic injury. The light fiber instruments are designed for use with an ALCON® illumination source.
- Good clinical practice dictates the testing for adequate irrigation and aspiration flow prior to entering the eye. If stream of fluid is weak or absent, good fluidics response will be jeopardized.
- Use appropriate pressure supply to ensure a stable IOP.
- If unwanted tissue gets engaged to the aspiration port, it should be released by interrupting aspiration before moving the instrument.
ATTENTION: Please refer to the product labeling for a complete listing of indications, warnings, and precautions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PUREPOINT® LASER IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
Indications for Use: The PUREPOINT® Laser is indicated for use in photocoagulation of both anterior and posterior segments of the eye including:
- Retinal photocoagulation, panretinal photocoagulation and intravitreal endophotocoagulation of vascular and structural abnormalities of the retina and choroid including: Proliferative and nonproliferative retinopathy (including diabetic); choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration; retinal tears and detachments; macular edema, retinopathy of prematurity; choroidal neovascularization; leaking microaneurysms.
- Iridotomy/Iridectomy for treatment of chronic/primary open angle glaucoma, acute angle closure glaucoma and refractory glaucoma.
- Trabeculoplasty for treatment of chronic/primary open angle glaucoma and refractory glaucoma.
- And other laser treatments including: internal sclerostomy; lattice degeneration; central and branch retinal vein occlusion; suture lysis; vascular and pigment skin lesions.
Contraindications: Patients with a condition that prevents visualization of target tissue (cloudy cornea, or extreme haze of the aqueous humor of the anterior chamber of vitreous humor) are poor candidates for LIO delivered laser treatments.
Warnings and Precautions:
- The disposables used in conjunction with ALCON® instrument products constitute a complete surgical system. Use of disposables and handpieces other than those manufactured by Alcon may affect system performance and create potential hazards.
- Attach only Alcon supplied consumables to console and cassette luer fittings. Do not connect consumables to the patient’s intravenous connections.
- Mismatch of consumable components and use of settings not specifically adjusted for a particular combination of consumable components may create a patient hazard.
- Back scattered radiation is of low intensity and is not harmful when viewed through a protective filter. All personnel in the treatment room must wear protective eyewear, OD4 or above at 532nm, when the system is in Standby/Ready mode as well as during treatment. The doctor protection filter is an OD greater than 4 at 532nm.
ATTENTION: Reference the Directions for Use for a complete listing of indications, warnings, and precautions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
Indications for Use: The FINESSE® Flex Loop is a manual ophthalmic surgical instrument intended to aid in ophthalmic surgical procedures. The device may be used in posterior segment surgery to create an edge on a membrane to begin peeling with forceps. The device is provided sterile and is intended for single use.
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
Warnings and Precautions:
- It is not recommended to remove the ILM (internal limiting membrane) with the device. Scraping the retina can cause irreversible damage to the nerve fibers.
- Inspect tip for damage (e.g. burrs, bending, or loosening), check loop functionality (extendability), and ensure the loop is fully retracted before inserting instrument into the eye.
ATTENTION: Reference the Directions for Use for a complete listing of indications, warnings, and precautions.