Multi-purpose extraocular forceps for small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy.

Authors :: Reichel E
Chun DW
Gurley K
Source :: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging] 2012 May-Jun; Vol. 43 (3), pp. 250-1. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Feb 09.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: A multi-purpose titanium forceps has been developed for small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy surgery. These forceps were designed to provide the vitreoretinal surgeon with a single tool for the extraocular manipulations that are necessary for the placement and removal of 23- and 25-gauge trochars for small-incision, sutureless pars plana vitrectomy surgery. The forceps has been designed to allow for the atraumatic manipulation of the conjunctiva, measurement of distance from the limbus, and a strong purchase of the trochar for both its fixation and removal.<br /> (Copyright 2012, SLACK Incorporated.)

Subjects :: Equipment Design
Humans
Surgical Instruments
Microsurgery instrumentation
Vitrectomy instrumentation

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1938-2375
Volume :: 43
Issue :: 3
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 22320412
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.3928/15428877-20120102-04