Reviews

I have been using this forceps for almost 2 years now and I  am very happy with it. It has very slim jaws that easily fits into the 2.2 mm corneal incision. As such, there is improved maneuverability of the forceps inside the anterior chamber without causing wound distortion. The curvature of the jaws is just right, allowing the surgeon to comfortably complete the rhexis 360 degrees.

The tips are sharp enough that puncturing the anterior capsule is effortless. The apposition of the tips is excellent, enabling the surgeon to easily grasp the anterior capsule without slippage.

The markings at 2.5 and 5 mm helps the surgeon gauge the diameter of the rhexis, an important factor especially when using multifocal lenses.

It is an instrument I would highly recommend for both beginner and experienced phaco surgeons.

Dino Fontanilla, M.D.

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“The Perfect Flanger (Rumex 4-211T) is a forceps made of titanium which has a 150 μm deep groove (75 μm for each arm) at the grasping end, combined with a 1 mm long reference cylinder attached to it. Having a grooved grasping end allows for a gentle way of holding the haptics, thus diminishing the possibility of an unwanted trauma. This is especially important when holding poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) haptics, which tend to kink more easily than polyvinyl fluoride (PVDF) ones, making it impossible to continue the surgery in a safe manner when it happens. In addition, having a 1 mm reference cylinder saves surgery time by sparing the need for several measurements with different tools such as a caliper, professional ruler, or ink markers to assure the correct distance between the haptic tip and the forceps holding it.”

Amado Sebastian, M.D.

 

Read the full article https://journals.lww.com/jcro/fulltext/2023/01000/perfect_flanger_forceps__standardizing_flange.2.aspx

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The Rumex 20-061 double-ended femto-phaco spatula was very useful for me even in non-femto-assisted cataract surgeries, as an off-label use of this instrument. In these complex conventional phaco procedures, without the use of the femtosecond laser, it permitted a very fine and gentle synechiolysis with its finest tip in cases of extensive uveitic cataract surgeries, which was not possible with other regular spatulas available in the operating room, which had bigger and larger tips, which were not adequate for the fine and gentle dissection and release of posterior synechiae that I needed, specially in cases of poor visualization of the anterior segment due to corneal pathology. It permitted a very gentle and minor release of extensive posterior synechiae with its finest tip in cases of uveitic cataracts with extensive posterior synechiae with no trauma to the lens capsule, permitting a safer surgery. It was easy to use this instrument even throw a 0,7mm side port,  allowing a complete 360º bimanual manipulation throw both main and side ports without induction of cornea striae. The use of this instrument was a very pleasant experience and it is very nice to have it in my surgical trays to be available when I need it.

October, the 14^th, 2022

Ivo Filipe Gama, MD
Portugal
Trofa Saúde Health Group

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The Escaf pre-chopper permits to fracture the nucleus of cataract with several grades (< grade 4), without the use of ultrasound, permitting to minimize the total amount of ultrasound energy used in the surgery, protecting the corneal endothelium. This is specially useful in cases of low corneal endothelial counts. This pre-chopper is safer than other pre-choppers in cases with small rhexis, because of its round edges. It also allows its use through a main clear corneal incision of 2.0mm, with great mobility thought such a small incision, preserving the anterior chamber stability. This instrument permits the mechanical fracture of the nucleus without the need to place metallic instruments at the lens equator, being safer to preserve the capsule, specially in cases with poorer visualization of the anterior segment due to corneal pathology. Additionally, I found this instrument very useful even in cases of total cataracts because it facilitates the separation of the two hemi-nucleus after performing the main groove with ultrasound, and even further to further divide the nucleus in smaller pieces after grooving, reducing the time spent to split the nuclear pieces. I think that this is an instrument that must be present in any cataract surgical tray.

 

Ivo Filipe Gama, MD

Portugal

Trofa Saúde Health Group

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The tool is great. It features ergonomic handle with optimal angle to "S"  tip. Thin marking "S" line is achieved when marking both DSAEK and DMEK grafts.

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“Makes precise and stable cuts of the cataract, which gives the surgeon a lot of security when performing the surgery. The most interesting thing about it is the oval shape of the back of the instrument, which allows mobilization of the iris in the cases that are required”

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It can fracture cataract with hardness less than 4+ and is very useful for completing breakdown after Femtosecond or Ultrachopper use.

It is user friendly and easy to use even with inexperienced hands.

The instrument tolerates capsulorexis smaller than 5 mm in diameter without injuring the capsule edges.

It greatly facilitates cataract surgery.

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All forceps terminals are sharp enough to rupture the capsule without problem. The only observation in my opinion is they should be thinner in overall length, 110 mm, that way will be much better for small incisions.

The handles аге very good quality, maybe you can make smaller ones, more options to choose from.

11-133S Stevens Tenotomy Scissors, Straight, Blunt tips, Overall length 11.5 cm, Stainless Steel

About this one,  I am satisfied with it, good quality material, adequate weight, made for the propose.

 

CENTRO OFTALMO LOG I CO

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Stiffness of the instrument: The instrument is smooth in opening and closure, with no much force needed

Gripping power: The speculum has very good retraction power

Maneuverability: Easy insertion and removal

Visualization: Satisfactory

The quality of metal: Very good

Comfort using the instrument:

Very good in handling and does not causes train on patients eye lids

 

Abdallah К. Hassouna, M D, PhD

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

President ARVO-Egypt

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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

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 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

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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

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