Reviews

Stiffness of the instrument: Smooth with no problems

Gripping power: The gripping power is firm with good handling of the spatula

Maneuverability: Very good introduction and extraction from the wound site

Visualization: Able  to clearly identify all aspects and edges of the spatula, with good depth orientation

The quality of  metal:Very good

Comfort using the instrument:

Routine use of this spatula in all FLACS cases

Abdallah К. Hassouna, M D, PhD

Board member and Consultant Surgeon, AI Watany Еуе Hospital Cairo, Egypt Professor of Ophthalmology, Aln Shams University

President ARVO-Egypt

 Stiffness of the instrument: The grasp of the spatula is smooth with movements

Gripping power: Good grip and easy manipulation of thin lenticules in low errors

Maneuverability: Good introduction and exit through the side tunnel, with no distortion of the tunnel morphology

Visualization: Very good visualization in the intrastromal space with good depth orientation

The quality of metal: Very good. Comfort using the instrument:

Preferred regular spatula

Abdallah К. Hassouna, M D, PhD

Board member and Consultant Surgeon, AI Watany Еуе Hospital Cairo, Egypt Professor of Ophthalmology, Aln Shams University

President ARVO-Egypt

It had enough stiffness so it doesn’t  easily bend with more aggressive moves, a problem I have with some disposable instruments, especially those with smaller gauges.  The visibility of the instrument is good, the reflections against the light pipe were minimized.  The gripping action against the membranes were precise and solid, so I was able to elevate the membranes easily and able to stop once I know that neofibrovascular  bleeding might occur. A safe and more extensive membrane peeling was done  through this instrument.  I like the textured finish of the titanium  handle and its round shape that fits my fingers ergonomically and prevents slippage against my surgical gloves.  Offhand, I would say that it is a very reliable and versatile instrument and I would recommend it to all vitreoretinal surgeons.

Dr. Vicente Santos

Vitreo-retinal Surgeon. President

Fatima University Medical Center

Philippines

• Stiffness of the instrument: The grasp of the instrument is smooth with no occlusions. 
• Gripping power:During the procedure the scissors had а good grip
• Maneuverability was good, especially rotation with no tissue
• Visualization of the blade and the tip was very good ensuring better safety during
• The quality of metal is very
• lt was very comfortable using the instrument

Dr. Rami Riad Fikry, MD, PhD, FRCS
Board member and consultant surgeon
Al Watany Eye Hospital

I simply groove the nucleus to a depth just above the posterior capsule and using the instrument ensures that I split the nucleus evenly and cleanly. It didn’t fail in the numerous tries I have done it. I then rotate the cataract 90 degrees for a second split. I no longer need to use a second incision or instrument to chop as this works well already even without a phaco chopper. The implication is that I can lessen the theoretical surgically induced astigmatism by marking do without another incision.

Dr. Vicente Santos
Vitreo-retinal Surgeon
President
Fatima University Medical Center
Philippines

The flap can be moved with sufficient force and easily
be lifted to facilitate the laser ablation. In instances where the flap is sticky, I
can use the forcep to lift the part of the flap that is mobile and with a second
blunt dissector release adhesions to carefully separate the cap. I do this with
confidence knowing I wouldn’t tear or macerate the flap and clear it for the final
laser ablation.

Dr. Vicente Santos
Vitreo-retinal Surgeon
President
Fatima University Medical Center
Philippines