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Vitreq Micro Forceps

August 2020

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› Ready to use

› A new, reliable tool for every surgery

› Supplied already sterile› No cleaning or disinfection required

› Minimal risk of contamination

› Perfect also as trustworthy back-up in case of faulty reusable instruments

Matching all the benefits

of the reusable instruments state of the art

With none of the drawbacks.

23 Gauge

25 Gauge

27 Gauge

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23 Gauge

25 Gauge

27 Gauge

› New handle design: style embraces ergonomics

› New rigid shaft: improves surgical control

› Eckardt tip design: surgical precision

Improved intraocular control and precision

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› Ergonomically-designed handle

Similar in design and functionality as reusable instruments

› Improved intraocular surgical control and precision in surgical manoeuvres

› Synchronized handle squeeze closes the tip to facilitate precise grasping and cutting

› Round handle aligns instrument tip easily in right direction

› Stationary distal instrument tip, only shaft moves forward to close the tip and instrument tip stays stationary (to avoid unintended traction to the retina)

› Rigid shaft

› New hardened metal shaft reduces flexibility by 25%

› Reduced bend ability improves surgical control

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Rigid shaft New hardened shaft material reduces flexibility by 25%Reduced bend ability improves surgical control

Shaft lengthLength shaft 32mm for all gaugesFacilitates also high myopic eyes!No compromise with shorter shafts with smaller gauges!

Eckardt Endgripping Forceps

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Product range micro forceps & scissors

Disposable InstrumentsEckardt Micro Forceps

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• New Eckardt tip design• Wider grasping platform results in reduced membrane tearing• Shorter instrument tip results in stronger grasping force• Tip length ensures optimal balance between visualization and tractive

force

• Wide range of sizesAvailable in 23G, 25G and 27G New Eckardt tip design

23 Gauge 25 Gauge 27 Gauge

3,15 mm 3,15 mm 3,15 mm

0,34 mm 0,34 mm0,34 mm

3,15 mm

0,34 mm

Eckardt Endgripping Forceps

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Kuhn 45° Power Gripping Forceps

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Available in 23 and 25 gauge,In both reusable and disposable

Indications for useUnique, all-purpose forceps for standard and heavy duty membrane peeling.Features• Designed for peeling proliferative intravitreal, epi and sub-

retinal membranes, lens capsule, iris, small IOFB, fibrinous membranes and more

• Suitable for peeling standard ILM and ERM membranes and attached posterior hyaloid

Benefits• Tip design enables exceptional visualization while

grasping the target tissue• 45°crocodile inner surface that enables selective and

strong grasping of the target tissue.

Kuhn 45° Power Gripping Forceps

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Shah X-tra Grip Forceps

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Indications for use• The new Shah X-tra Grip Forceps is the most versatile intraocular forceps

available today.• Fine tips allow for identification and lifting of the ILM while the serrated

platform effectively holds the tissue in place.• This new instrument is also very useful for ERM removal as well as grasping

fibrotic diabetic tissue.Features• Fine tipped forceps with serrated jaws platform.• Serrations angled for maximum grasping of tissue.Benefits• Fine tips allow for ILM lifting.• Serrated platform grasps and holds tissue, preventing slippage.• Efficient for all types of tissue manipulation, ILM, ERM diabetic tissue, PVR.

Available in 23, 25 and 27 gauge,in both reusable and disposable

Shah X-tra Grip Forceps

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Testimonials Surgeons

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Prof. Peter Stalmans – 27G Eckardt forceps

“The best instrument ever!” Ergonomics forceps perfectly in balance,shaft much stiffer than others, tip with very good and accurate grip, design very attractive. The 27 gauge forceps acts similar as the classic 23G forceps!

Dr. Andreas Mohr – 23G Asymmetrical forceps “Great experience to peel”.

Grasping platforms make it very easy to peel membrane. Due to the fantastic view on the working area it is now very easy and safe to grasp membranes form the retina.

Prof. Tunc Ovali – 27G Eckardt forceps

“Today I used the 27G ILM forceps for the first time. I’m really impressed, it’s acting like a 23G one. My congratulations.”

Prof. Ferenc Kuhn - 23G Eckardt forceps

The best forceps I ever had in my hand. The design is esthetically beautiful, the cleaning/sterilization adaptor is very practical and will avoid repair! Forceps is easy to handle, the force needed is just right, not too much and not too little resistance. The grabbing is secure, the platform is large enough to hold the tissue securely, yet it is small enough to allow the surgeon to actually see what is being grabbed.

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1. Material Higher young’s modulus

2. Length working length 32mm3. Inner and outer capillary Maximum optimization

Stiffness/Flexibility

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Vitreq - Disposable 27G 30 3,1 30 3,10 -

Vitreq - Reusable 27G 30 3 30 3,00

B - Disposable 27G 31,5 4,5 30 4,23 36.6%

D - Disposable 27G 28 3,1 30 3,39 9.38%

AVERAGE EXTRA BENDING (DISPOSABLES) % 27G 22.88%

Vitreq - Disposable 25G 30 1,7 30 1,70 -

Vitreq - Reusable 25G 30 1,2 30 1,20

B - Disposable 25G 32,5 3,1 30 2,80 64.71%

A - Disposable tip in reusable handpiece

25G

+ 26,5 2 30 2,35 38.41%

D - Disposable (old handpiece) 25G 29,5 1,7 30 1,74 2.19%

AVERAGE EXTRA BENDING (DISPOSABLES) % 25G 35.10%

Vitreq - Disposable 23G 30 1,05 30 1,05 -

Vitreq - Reusable 23G 30 1 30 1,00

S - Disposable 23G 31,5 1,6 30 1,50 43.18%

B - Disposable forceps 23G 32,5 1,6 30 1,45 37.63%

A - Disposable 23G 32 1,15 30 1,06 0.88%

AVERAGE EXTRA BENDING (DISPOSABLES) % 23G 26.79%

* The results of the Vitreq reusable are not included in the calculation but are just measured as a reference.

* NOTE: The calculated deflection for the comparative length of 30 mm, the formula for cantilever beams with a concentrated load P was used, as described in the introduction.

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Gripping Force

Friction Coefficient

Pulling Force - FwRoughened tip, serrated jaws, diamond dusted

23 Gauge

3,15 mm

0,34 mm

0,34 mm

0,34 mm

25 Gauge

27 Gauge

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Pulling Force [N]

All Eckardt Style End-Gripping Forceps

27 Gauge 25 Gauge 23 Gauge

Vitreq 1.11 1.32 1.43

Company 1 0.36

Company 2 0.58 0.8

Company 3 0.44

Company 4 0.27

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› New ergonomically-designed handle

› New rigid shaft

› New Eckardt tip design

› Improved intraocular surgical control and precision 27 Gauge

25 Gauge

23 Gauge

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› Ergonomically designed handle

For improved intraocular control and precision in surgical manoeuvres

• Lightweight and corrosion resistant titanium

• Round handle aligns instrument tip easily in right direction squeeze

• Handle action with perfect control and synchronic movement of handle closure and instrument tip

• Facilitates precise grasping and cutting

• Stationary distal instrument tip, only shaft moves forward to close the tip and instrument tip stays stationary (to avoid unintended traction to the retina)

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Rigid shaft

- New hardened shaft material reduces flexibility by 25%

- Reduced bend ability improves surgical control

Shaft bendability

25% more % rigid

Shaft length

• Length shaft 32mm for all gauges

• Facilitates also high myopic eyes!

• No compromise with shorter shafts with smaller gauges!

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Product range micro forceps & scissors

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No “Tip” Touch Cleaning Adaptor

• Combined cleaning adaptor and sterilization holder• Unique no tip “touch” design protects instrument tip during cleaning and

sterilization procedure

Durability = Value

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Vitreq Repair Service

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› All surgical instruments periodically require maintenance and repair. No one is better suited to recondition your instruments than our Vitreq experienced craftsmen.

› Our Maintenance Program is designed to return your instruments to ‘as new’ condition and ensure durable service at an economical price.

› Vitreq’s Repair Service is applicable to Vitreq instruments, as well as to ophthalmic instruments from other manufacturers.

Standard Repair Pricing (net)

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Reusable Forceps:• Cleaning + adjusting only € 150• Replacing tip + cleaning + adjusting € 250• Replacing tip + shaft + cleaning + adjusting € 300

Reusable Scissors:• Cleaning + adjusting only € 150• Replacing tip + cleaning + adjusting € 300• Replacing tip + shaft + cleaning + adjusting € 350

Turnaround time of 5 (maximum) working days.

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