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2015 Ophthalmic Produc ts C atalog Ophthalmic Knives UltraPlug™ Punctal Plugs Paracentesis Incision Knives ClearPort™ Paracentesis Knives................................................... 1 Stab Knives............................................................................... 1 Groove & Limbal Relaxation Incision Knives Precision Depth Knives.............................................................. 2 Restricted Depth Knives.............................................................
Paracentesis Incision Knives ClearPort Paracentesis Knives ™ Te c h n o l o g y = S u p e r i o r Wo u n d A r c h i t e c t u r e Exceptional Wound Architecture Created for consistent and accurate wound architecture to achieve self-sealing wounds Blade Geometry and choice of sizes allows for precise cannula fit ClearPort™ Paracentesis Knives Sharpoint™ ClearPort™ knives are designed to create consistent, accurate and self-sealing paracentesis incisions. 6 per box.
Knife Blade/Tip Description 72-1531 72-1532 15° 3.0mm Straight restricted blade depth 72-1551 72-1552 15° 5.0mm Straight restricted blade depth 72-3036 • 30° 3.5mm Straight restricted blade depth Knife Description 72-1001 1.
Phaco Incision Knives Clear Control3D ™ Sharpness is one thing, control is everything Penetration Force and Blade Thickness Penetration Force and Blade Thickness Clear Control 3D™ Knife vs. Standard Slit Knife1 11.3 2 17.4 2 0.13mm 0.17mm 35% Lower Penetration Force Required Clear Control 3D Blade Standard Bevel-Up Slit Blade ™ Knives 1 22% Thinner Comparative study on file of Surgical Specialties Corporation knives. Average values reported. 2 Single pass measured in grams.
Clear Control 3D™ Slit Knives Sharpoint™ Clear Control 3D™ slit knives are designed to facilitate instrument insertion through a multi-dimensional incision. Micro bevels are designed to add vertical dimension, placing less stress on wound margins, allowing for instrument insertion and manipulation. 6 per box. Knife Blade/Tip Description 72-1050 • 1.0mm, Angled, full handle 72-1550 • 1.5mm, Angled, full handle 72-1650 • 1.6mm, Angled, full handle 72-1850 • 1.
Phaco Incision Knives Clear Corneal Knife - Top View Clear Corneal Knife - Bottom View Exceptional Wound Architecture Tapered bevels are designed to bend and incise tissue, resulting in a straight incision that is more self-sealing. Blade Profile Thinner blade is designed for minimal effect on astigmatism, and to promote re-epithelialization. Short blade Length reduces risk of induced trauma. Standard slit knife incision Clear Corneal knife incision Unique Patented Depth Indicators 1.5mm, 1.
Slit Knives, Bevel-Up Sharpoint™ angled, bevel up precision slit knives penetrate easily while creating an accurate width incision for optimal fit to the phacoemulsification tip. 6 per box. Knife Blade/Tip Description 72-1461 • 1.4mm, Angled, bevel-up 72-1861 • 1.8mm, Angled, bevel-up 72-2261 • 2.2mm, Angled, bevel-up 72-2461 • 2.4mm, Angled, bevel-up 72-2561 72-2562 2.5mm, Angled, bevel-up 72-2561G • 2.5mm, Angled, bevel-up, guarded 72-2661 72-2662 2.
Phaco Incision Knives Slit Knives, Bevel-Up, Parallel Sides Sharpoint™ slit knives with parallel sides feature a single bevel design with side cutting ability. 6 per box. Knife Blade/Tip Description 72-2912 72-2913 3.0mm, Angled, bevel-up 72-3212 • 3.2mm, Angled, bevel-up Slit Knives, Single-Bevel Sharpoint™ precision slit knives penetrate easily while creating an accurate width incision for optimal fit to the phacoemulsification tip. 6 per box. Knives 7 Knife Description 72-2801 2.
Phaco / Implant Incision Knives Trapezoid Design Im Indicatpolant r Line Yields phaco and implant incisions in one knife Consistency Allows surgeon to enlarge the phaco incision to a consistent,precise width for IOL insertion Wound Integrity Designed to maintain wound integrity by eliminating the implant knife Indicator Lines Patented width indicator lines at the phaco and implant mark aid as a visual reference Phaco Indicator Line ClearTrap™ Trapezoid Clear Corneal/Implant Knives, Bevel-Up Sharpoint
Implant Incision Knives Pilot Tip™ Implant Knives, Bevel-Up Sharpoint™ Pilot Tip™ implant knives are designed to follow the slit blade incision easily while the cutting edges create a precise opening for lens insertion. 6 per box. Knife Description 76-5361 3.2mm, Angled, bevel-up 76-3761 3.75mm, Angled, bevel-up 76-5161 5.2mm, Angled, bevel-up 76-5561 5.
Crescent Knives Sharptome™ Crescent Knives Sharpoint™ Sharptome™ crescent knives are designed to create a smooth scleral shelf to promote a self-sealing wound. The blade’s consistent sharpness virtually eliminates tissue drag and distortion. 6 per box. Knife Blade/Tip Description 74-1000 74-5000 2.0mm, Straight Knife Blade/Tip Description 74-1010 74-5062 2.0mm, Angled, bevel-up 74-1010G • 2.0mm, Angled, bevel-up, guarded 74-1020 • 2.0mm, Angled, bevel-down 74-1031 • 2.
Vitrectomy Knives Vitrectomy Knives Sharpoint™ vitrectomy knives create small, precise access incisions which virtually eliminate wound leaks around probes and other posterior segment instruments. 6 per box. Knife Description 71-1901 19 gauge, Straight 71-2001 20 gauge, Straight 71-2301 23 gauge, Straight 71-2501 25 gauge, Straight Knife Description 71-2061 20 gauge, Angled Knives 11 SurgicalSpecialties.
Specialty Knives Spoon Knives, Double-Bevel Sharpoint™ spoon knives feature a unique 320° cutting radius and ultra-thin blade to enhance precision cutting capabilities where multi-directional techniques are performed. 6 per box. Knife Description 74-2261 2.2mm, Angled, double-bevel 74-3061 3.0mm, Angled, double-bevel Specialty Knives Sharpoint™ specialty knives are available in a variety of shapes and sizes for various techniques and procedures. 6 per box.
Specialty Knives Specialty Knives Sharpoint™ specialty knives are available in a variety of shapes and sizes for various techniques and procedures. 6 per box. Knife • Blade/Tip Description 78-6900 Micro-blade, straight, double-bevel, sharp all around Blade and Tip Handle Sharpoint™ aluminum blade and tip handle is compatible with the threaded tips of Sharpoint™ blade and tip items. The inner threads are standardized to fit most competitive collets and blades currently available. Sold individually.
Guarded Knives • Guarded sheath is designed to eliminate or minimize sharps injuries • Features quality Sharpoint™ blades • Ergonomic grip is designed for precise control and comfort The Protection You Want. The Precision You Need. • Evaluate today as part of your OSHA Exposure Control Plan (ECP) The SharpGuard™ Guarded Knife features our top-quality Sharpoint™ blade with the security of a sliding protective sheath.
Introduction High-quality, consistently sharp needles • E xtra sharp cutting edges extending from the point to its widest portion reduce tissue drag • Precise, smooth penetration through tissue minimizes trauma • Needle channel is fitted to the specific size of the suture material How To Use Our Catalog The pages in the suture sections of this catalog will show the following information for each product code.
Needle Chart Precision Reverse Cutting Needles UltraGlide™ Needles Sharpoint™ Ethicon™ Syneture™ CSB-6 • CS140-6 SE-140-6 Bicurve BGL5 3/8 Circle DGL6 1/2 Circle HGL5 CS160-6 SE-160-6 HGL7 CS175-6 • Sharpoint™ 4.88mm 6.15mm 5.51mm 6.
Needle Chart Center Point Spatula Needles Sharpoint ™ Ethicon Syneture RD-1 SS-24 ™ Sharpoint™ 1/4 Circle D05 Diamond Point Needles ™ Ethicon™ Syneture™ DE7 • • G-6 HE-6 8.13mm M.E.T.
Suture Materials Absorbable Material Material Description BSR Profile Mass Absorption Gut Twisted • Plain & Chromic • Packaged Dry or in Wetting Solution In vivo strength retention: Varies Varies depending upon type of suture (plain vs.
Plain Gut Sutures* Precision Conventional Cutting Needles Needle Material Length Plain Gut 18”/45cm Size 10-0 9-0 8-0 7-0 DSCM13 11mm 3/8 Circle 6-0 5-0 B2711N 1916G XG1916 PC-1 P-13 Precision Reverse Cutting Needles Needle DSM11 Material Size Length 10-0 9-0 8-0 7-0 11mm 3/8 Circle 6-0 5-0 B2698N • • 12”/30cm Plain Gut B660N/ B774N 18”/45cm 774G SG1645 P-1 P-10 DSM11 11mm 3/8 Circle Plain Gut B770N 18”/45cm 770G SG1645 P-1 P-10 Sutures *Gut sutures are not CE marked.
PolySyn™ (Polyglycolic Acid) Sutures Diamond Point Needles Needle DE7 Size Material Length Violet Braided 12”/30cm 9-0 8-0 7-0 6-0 5-0 4-0 5-0 4-0 8.
PolySyn™ (Polyglycolic Acid) Sutures Precision Reverse Cutting Needles (cont’d) Needle HSM9 Material Length Undyed Braided 18”/45cm Undyed Braided 18”/45cm Size 8-0 7-0 6-0 9mm 1/2 Circle P-2 P-21 HSM16 16mm 1/2 Circle PS-4 P-24 5-0 4-0 G503N G504N J503G SL1644G J504G SL1645G G506N G507N J506G SL5632G J507G SL5633G Side Cutting Lancet Needles Needle VSL7 TG100-8 Size Description Material Length Radius 3.94mm Chord 5.89mm Wire .
PolySyn™ (Polyglycolic Acid) Sutures Taper Cutting Needles Needle HRT17 Size Material Length 8-0 Violet Braided 18”/45cm 7-0 6-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 17mm 1/2 Circle G0502N • V-5 KV-5 Polyviolene™ (Polyester) Sutures Side Cutting Lancet Needles Needle VSP8 Size Material Length 8-0 White Braided Uncoated 18”/45cm 7-0 6-0 5-0 4-0 8mm 1/4 Circle F893NC W893 • T1 S-24 SS-14 Needle HRT17 Size Material Length 8-0 Green Braided Uncoated 12”/30cm 7-0 6-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 F2600N F2678N 1
Nylon Sutures DermaGlide™ Needles Needle DGL13 11mm 3/8 Circle Size Material Length Black Monofilament 18”/45cm Black Monofilament 18”/45cm 9-0 8-0 7-0 5-0 AD-1698 AD-698N 1698G XN1856 P-3 DX13 DGL19 6-0 13mm 3/8 Circle Needle Material Length Black Monofilament 18”/45cm Black Monofilament Pliable 18”/45cm AD-1667 1666G SN5666G 1667G SN5667G 6-0 5-0 4-0 A1866N A1865N A1864N 1866G SN1966 1865G SN3965 1864G SN1964 Size 9-0 8-0 DSCM16 16mm 3/8 Circle PC-3 PC-11 698G XN1
Nylon Sutures Side Cutting Lancet Needles Needle BSL5 Size Description Bicurve Length 4.88mm Curvature 90/50 Material Radius 1.52/2.79mm Chord 3.71mm Wire .15mm 6”/15cm Black Monofilament 12”/30cm TG6-C BSL5 Length Bicurve Length 4.88mm Curvature 90/50 Radius 1.52/2.79mm Chord 3.71mm Wire .15mm 8”/20cm Black Monofilament 12”/30cm TG6-C DSL6 3/8 Circle Length 6.15mm Curvature 135 Radius 2.54mm Chord 4.83mm Wire .15mm 6”/15cm Black Monofilament 12”/30cm TG140-6 DSL6 Radius 2.54mm Chord 4.
Nylon Sutures UltraGlide™ Needles Needle BGL5 Size Description Bicurve Length 4.88mm Curvature 90/50 Radius 1.52/2.79mm Chord 3.71mm Wire .15mm Material Length Black Monofilament 12”/30cm 11-0 CS140-6 9007G • Black Monofilament 4”/10cm 3/8 Circle Length 6.15mm Curvature 135 Radius 2.54mm Chord 4.82mm Wire .15mm Black Monofilament 12”/30cm 1/2 Circle Length 5.51mm Curvature 160 Radius 2.03mm Chord 4.06mm Wire .15mm Black Monofilament 4”/10cm 1/2 Circle Length 5.
Silk Sutures Precision Reverse Cutting Needles Needle DSM7 Size Material Length Black Braided 12”/30cm Black Braided 18”/45cm Black Braided 18”/45cm Black Braided 18”/45cm Black Braided 18”/45cm 9-0 8-0 7mm 3/8 Circle 5-0 768G S1768K 7mm 3/8 Circle G-6 HE-6 DSM11 6-0 D2680N G-6 HE-6 DSM7 7-0 D0191N D769N 7733G S1768K • 11mm 3/8 Circle 769G D639N 639G S51639G P-1 P-10 DSM11 11mm 3/8 Circle D780N 780G S1750 P-1 P-10 HSM8 8mm 1/2 Circle D765N 765G S1765 G-7 HE-7 Needle
Silk Sutures Side Cutting Lancet Needles Needle VSP8 Size Description 1/4 Circle Length 8mm Curvature 90 Radius 5.08mm Chord 7.24mm Wire .35mm 3/8 Circle Length 6.15mm Curvature 135 Radius 2.54mm Chord 4.83mm Wire .15mm 3/8 Circle Length 6.60mm Curvature 131 Radius 2.79mm Chord 5.26mm Wire .
Polypropylene Sutures M.E.T.
Polypropylene Sutures Side Cutting Lancet Needles Needle Size Description SSL5 SSL15 1/8 Circle Length 5.51mm Curvature 50 Radius 6.35mm Chord 5.35mm Wire .15mm 1/8 Circle Length 14.99mm Curvature 50 Radius 16.51mm Chord 14.49mm Wire .23mm Material Length Blue Monofilament 2”/5cm 3”/7.5cm 10-0 • • J2559N • • J2558N • • 6”/15cm 3/8 Circle Length 6.15mm Curvature 135 Radius 2.54mm Chord 5.35mm Wire .15mm 1/2 Circle Length 5.51mm Curvature 150 Radius 2.03mm Chord 4.07mm Wire .
UltraPlug™ Punctal Plugs UltraPlug™ Silicone Punctal Plugs Inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus, silicone plugs provide long-term relief of dry eye symptoms, and enable the eye to retain more if its own natural tears. 2 per box.
UltraPlug™ Punctal Plugs UltraPlug™ Collagen Absorbable Punctal Plugs* Inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus, collagen plugs provide temporary relief of dry eye symptoms. 6 plugs per package /10 packages per box. • Manufactured from precisely measured premium collagen • Used as a diagnostic assessment for permanent punctal occlusion • Each individually packaged card contains 6 plugs Item Number Description C-PLUG2 0.2mm diameter /2.0mm Length C-PLUG3 0.
Trephines Trephines* The trephine product line consists of disposable vacuum trephines, donor punch sets, and short or long handled trephines in sizes ranging from 6.00mm through 9.75mm, in 0.25mm increments. Advanced trephine blade technology provides an exquisitely sharp cutting edge to achieve the critical fit needed for successful cornea transplants.
Knives Clear Corneal Knife, Double-Bevel The Sharpoint™ 4.9mm Clear Corneal knife is designed to create a 4.9mm clear corneal incision needed for insertion of the EndoGlide™ cartridge. This knife features tapered bevel cutting edges designed to compensate for corneal curvature, creating a selfsealing linear incision. Patented incision depth indicators (1.5mm, 1.75mm, 2.0mm) are visible on each blade. 6 per box. Knife Description 72-4963 4.
UltraGlide™ Sutures UltraGlide™ Sutures UltraGlide™ sutures are a perfect choice for corneal transplant procedures, offering the surgeon reliable sharpness, pass after pass. The tip’s ultra-sharp point and concave facets ensure precise placement, smooth penetration and dependable strength. Complementing this superior cutting geometry is an innovative “lift and cut” ramp that counters the corneal tissue’s tendency to “roll under” and follow the Needle.
Sharpoint I/A Handpiece • Single Use • Machine Compatible • Available In Standard, Soft Tip, Micro Incision And Bi-Manual Product Code Size Type Description Pieces/Box Standard Sharpoint™ SOLO™ 92-5000 16G/21G I/A Handpiece Straight Tip 5 92-5045 16G/21G I/A Handpiece 45˚ Angled Tip 5 92-5060 16G/21G I/A Handpiece 60˚ Angled Tip 5 92-5090 16G/21G I/A Handpiece 90˚ Angled Tip 5 92-5200 17G/24G I/A Handpiece 2.
Ophthalmic Knives Item No. Description 71-1901 Vitrectomy Knife, 19g 71-2001 71-2061 Ophthalmic Knives Page Item No. Description Page 11 72-2663 Clear Corneal Knife, 2.65mm, Angled 5 Vitrectomy Knife, 20g 11 72-2735 Clear Corneal Knife, Parallel Sides, 2.75mm, Angled 5 Vitrectomy Knife, 20g, Angled 11 72-2750 Clear Control 3D™ Slit Knife, 2.75mm, Angled 3 71-2301 Vitrectomy Knife, 23g 11 72-2761 Slit Knife, Bevel-Up, 2.
Ophthalmic Knives Ophthalmic Sutures Item No. Description Page Item No. Description Page 74-1010G Sharptome™ Guarded Crescent Knife 10,14 AD-1666 Nylon Black Monofilament, 5-0 23 74-1020 Sharptome™ Crescent Knife, Bevel-Down, 2.0mm, Angled 10 AD-1667 Nylon Black Monofilament, 4-0 23 74-1031 Sharptome™ Crescent Knife, Double-Bevel, 2.0mm, Angled 10 AD-1698 Nylon Black Monofilament, 6-0 23 74-2261 Spoon Knife, 2.
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Sharpoint™ SOLO™ Products Item No. Description Page 92-5000 Standard Straight tip 35 92-5045 Standard 45 degree angled tip 35 92-5060 Standard 60 degree angled tip 35 92-5090 Standard 90 degree angled tip IIa 6 46705 35 92-5200 2.2mm Incision Straight tip 35 92-5245 2.2mm Incision 45 degree angled 35 92-5260 2.2mm Incision 60 degree angled tip 35 92-5290 2.
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