Newsletter 2014 NEWSTM MICRO INCISION CATARACT SYSTEM BY ASICO ASICO Micro Incision Cataract System features a remarkable and consistant small incision size for cataract surgery, increase in phaco efficiency, and thorough cleaning. It s a revolutionary ophthalmic surgical system, the world most renowned surgeon s idea combined with highest precision technology make ASICO MICS System improve surgical outcomes. 1.8 Incision Size Small Incision to serve any surgeon s cataract technique. 50% Phaco Efficiency Improve Phaco Efficiency by reducing CDE, ASP time, and Fluid usage by 50%. Cleaning Complete disassembly designs for through cleaning. 2014 VISION NEWS Vol. 1 CONTENTS Micro Incision Cataract - The Best of Incision Micro Incision Cataract - Capsulorhexis to the Perfect Size Micro Incision Cataract - Pre-Chop Improving Efficiency Micro Incision Cataract - Perfecting Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Intraocular Complication Management - Managing IOL Dislocation Toric IOL - Pearls to Toric Implantation Cornea - DMEK, DSAEK and DALK
Micro Incision Cataract (Best for incision) Peer Review Why Advancut T rue to size for every incision The uniquely designed edge of this keratome is exquisitely sharp and produces exact and square incisions. David M. Lubeck, MD Homewood, IL C ontrol any desired construction The sharpness of this blade and the square incision S quare incision for better self-sealing make me feel like I am using a diamond knife. James Katz, MD Des Plaines, IL These blades are incredibly sharp, provide just the right amount of tissue feel, and create a beautiful long tunnel with remarkable consistency. Douglas Koch, MD Houston, TX The unique geometric bevels on the edge of the blade help to create the perfect square incision for self sealing construction and to prevent wound leakage. Micro Incision Cataract (Pre-Chop Improving Phaco Efficiency) 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.65 Available in Sizes 2.75 2.8 15 Stab Soft Nuclei Grade 1-2 S harp tip for penetration of the nucleus Akahoshi Combo II Pre-chopper: AE-4190 B lunt edge for safe separation near posterior capsule Hard Nuclei Grade 3-5 Akahoshi Nucleus Sustainer : AE-2530 Easy to manipulate & support deepest part of nucleus. 2 www.asico.com Akahoshi Universal II Pre-chopper: AE-4192 Sharp tip supports Counter pre-chop technique. 3.0 1.0 Sideport
Micro Incision Cataract (Perfecting Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract) Ideal for femtosecond cataract procedure. Blades conform to all popular docking stations and provide maximum exposure when using the laser. Self-Locking. mechanism Docking Station Speculum Modi Femtosecond Speculum: AE-1037 Silicon tubing on the blades pushes conjuctiva away. Incision Opening Spatula Crozafon Speculum: AE-1034 Angled speculum to avoid interfere with the suction tube of the patient interface. 130 Slade Femtosecond Spatula: AE-2326 Flat and blunt tip used for incision opening. 160 Yeoh Femtosecond Spatula: AE-2332 160 with 0.4 tip for Mainport 130 with 0.3 tip for Sideport Nuclei Splitting Pre-Chopper Yeoh Femtosecond Pre-chopper: AE-4294 Completely blunt and thin for complete nuclei separation. Intraocular Complication Management (Managing IOL Dislocation) Nagy Femtosecond Chopper: AE-2559 Nagy chopper allows to crack the nucleus along the fragmentation lines created by laser. Nishi IOL Haptic Fixation Forceps 23G AE-4904 Bent and grooved tip facilitates grasping of haptic tip easily & appropriately. Innovation for Better Outcomes 3
Micro Incision Cataract (Capsulorhexis to the Perfect Size) T ongue and groove mechanism prevents jaw overlap 6 Laser Lines on the Jaws serve as a guide to Capsulorhexis S harp tip acts as a cystotome to initiate Capsulorhexis MICS Solution 1.8 Ikeda-Nozomi Micro CCC 23G Forceps: AE-4402S 45 Angled tip for great visualization. Ikeda Micro CCC 23G Forceps: AE-4385S 90 Angled tip for improved control. Small Incision 2.2 Fujita-Inamura CCC Forceps: AE-4407 Light weight, improved hinge joint for better durability. Akahoshi II CCC Forceps: AE-4347 Extra thin Utrata style. Small Incision 2.4 Akahoshi CCC Forceps w/ Vault Tips: AE-4344VR Vaulted, Straight, Laser lines, Flat (Utrata style) or Round handle. Akahoshi Cross Action CCC Forceps: AE-4345 Cross action sits closed until handle is squeezed. CCC Assistant 4 Hata Double Ended CCC Marker: AE-2729 Sizes 5.6-5.75 Double Ended CCC Marker: AE-2728 Sizes 5.0-5.5
Cornea Procedures (DALK / DSAEK / DMEK) DALK Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Tan DALK Scissors (Left & Right): AE-5666 & AE-5667 Safety platform protects from Descemets perforations. Tan DALK Cannula 27G: AE-7803 Spatulated to tunnel through stroma, blunt to protect against Descemets perforation. Tan Marginal Dissector: AE-2549 Highly polished, used to separate stroma from Descemets at the periphery. Tan Large Lamellar Dissector: AE-2547 Used for dissection of anterior stroma DSAEK Descemets Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Tan DSAEK Forceps 23G: AE-4226 Minimizing contact with the stroma, and eliminating contact with the endothelium. John DSAEK Descemet s Stripper: AE-2874 Removing Descemets membrane in cases of failed penetrating keratoplasty. Kobayashi-Busin DSAEK Glide: AE-2335 Protects endothelium while inserting into 5 wound. DMEK Descemets Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty John Dexatome DSAEK Spatula: AE-2872 Smooth removal of the Descemets membrane as a single disc. Guell DMEK Forceps: AE-4210 Broad tips to firmly grasp and remove the donor endothelium without tearing. Tan DMEK Stripper: AE-2336 Double tipped for cutting the peripheral margins of DM without radial tears Curved tip for lamellar separation of DM from the stroma. Ahn DMEK Cannula 27G: AE-7004 Easy to sweep across the anterior segment surface to open the endothelial graft. Innovation for Better Outcomes 5
26 Plaza Drive Westmont, Illinois 60559 U.S.A Visit ASICO AT BOOTH #1933 First Class US Postage PAID Downers Grove, IL Permit # 163 2044 1945 1944 1841 1533 2040 1933 1942 1938 2038 2036 1936 1839 1839 Bausch& Lomb 2032 1932 1833 ASCRS 2014 Boston April 25-29th ES Express Service Tired of waiting? Pre-order today and avoid long lines Call 1-630-986-8032 or Email info@asico.com for more details! Toric IOL (Pearls to Toric Implantation) Toric Marking One step Toric Marking AXsys One Step Electronic Toric Marking Device: AE-2930 A ccurate up to 0.2 O uter Diameter 12.5 Nuijts Solomon Pre op Toric Marker: AE-2791TBL Bubble level is sensitive to 0.5 to confirm horizontal axis. Akahoshi Intra-operative Axis Marker with CCC Guide: AE-2933 Outer diameter is as small as 10 To mark the desired axis intra-operatively Conventional gauge is placed on the limbus The new marker is placed on the cornea Easy to apply for small eyes and narrow lids cases The inner distance between the blades is 5 indicating the ideal CCC size Inner Diameter 5.0 E rgonomic anti-rotation handle 6 26 Plaza Drive Westmont, IL 60559, USA Ph: 1-630-986-8032 Fax: 1-630-986-0065 Customer Service: 1-800-628-2879 E-mail: info@asico.com www.asico.com BR550-14