Mics Phaco Pre Chopper

While cataract surgeries continue to shift towards Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS), the need for special instruments that fit through incisions less than 2.2mm has risen dramatically. Its MICS Phaco Pre-Chopper (70mm)–specifically the Alio-Scimitar curving model–is the highest point of traumatized nucleus cracking. In allowing surgeons to break the lens up prior to applying the ultrasound beam, this device greatly improves the safety of surgery and efficiency.

The Alio-Scimitar Design: Form Meets Function

The Alio-Scimitar model stands out due to its exquisitely bent blade and shaft that is modeled on the scimitar sword of old. The particular curvature isn’t only aesthetic, but it’s designed to match the natural curve of the lens’s crystal.

• 70mm Total Length. This length is ideal for ophthalmic procedures that are standard and provides the surgeon with an ergonomic working space and great ergonomic control via an incision that is side-port.
• Curved Geometry: The curve provides easier access to the lens’s equator without having to touch the lens or the edges of the capsulorrhexis.

Dual-Action Safety: Blunt Tip and Sharp Inferior Edge

The power in the MICS Pre-Chopper lies in its unique design. MICS Pre-Chopper lies in its “safety-first” mechanical design. It has a unique combination of a sharp distal tip and a sharp inferior edge. Sharp edge in the inferior that serves two important functions:

1. Capsular protection: The blunt tip assures that, as the instrument is moved inside the capsular bag, there is a much lower chance of tearing or puncturing the anterior capsule.
2. Efficient Pre-Chopping. The sharp, inferior edge serves as what is known as the “engine” of the tool. If used as a bimanual technique, this edge cuts into the nucleus in the shape of a wedge. By dividing the lens into two or four quadrants before the probe is even in the eye, the doctor decreases overall “Effective Phaco Time” (EPT).

Advantages of Bimanual Pre-Chopping

Utilizing the Alio-Scimitar Pre-Chopper offers several clinical advantages, particularly in difficult cases.

• Endothelial Protection Because the nucleus has been pre-split, less energy is needed to break up the segments. This leads to lower heat and greater protection of corneal endothelial cells.
• Zonular Stability Pre-chopping causes less stress on the zonules than conventional “divide and conquer” techniques, which makes it a great option for patients suffering from the condition of pseudoexfoliation, as well as weak support of the zonular.
• MICS Compatible: The slim profile of the 70mm shaft was specifically designed to stop “wound “oape” (stretching through the cut) and to maintain a closed-chamber atmosphere and a stable intraocular pressure.