Effect of iop based infusion system with and without. The centurion vision system sets a new standard of performance in cataract surgery by combining multiple, intelligent technologies and key features to provide surgeons control and improved efficiency during the cataract phaco procedure. Centurion the alcon centurion was introduced in 20. After that case we developed our current soft cataract setting parameter values and settings procedure step toolbar display, and have used it without incident for an additional 824 cases. Patients dont seem to have a problem paying extra money to get eyeglasses without an unsightly line. The centurion integrates seamlessly with all the other cool technology in the alcon cataract refractive suite. The new standard of care outperforming monovision in vision and longterm success, multifocal lenses should be the first choice for practitioners. Comment on comparison of 45degree kelman and 45degree. Alcons centurion vision system, the followup to the infiniti phaco system. Centurion phaco released by alcon surgical direct inc.
Fluidics of the alcon centurion cataract surgery system eyetube. Traditional 51 0k premarket notification centurion 0 vision system dec 21, 2012 5. Medisurg is the leading expert in phaco and vitrectomy surgical equipment, training, full service, and parts to keep the cost under control. Published 5 march 2014 managing surgical complications. In contrast, the centurions active fluidics system is designed to. The centurion vision system alcon laboratories, inc. The centurion vision system platform alcon laboratories, inc. The study specifically aimed to evaluate the beneficial effects, if.
Pdf twospeed phacoemulsification for soft cataracts using. This handpiece is to be used only with approved alcon surgical systems. Patients dont seem to have a problem paying extra money to get eyeglasses without an unsightly line, even though their insurance doesnt cover the extra cost. The centurion vision system alcon, launched at the european society of cataract and refractive surgeons meeting in amsterdam, netherlands, in october, features active fluidics and operates on a. In one study of several phacoemulsification systems, using gravity fluidics with a 75 cm bottle height for each system, the infiniti postocclusion break surge area has been measured at 1. To inject the iol, i used the intrepid autosert iol injector alcon, which provides a controlled implantation without any jerky movements. It also features a peristaltic pump that doubles the available flow rate and eliminates the small pulsations usually associated with peristaltic pumps. Prospective, randomized clinical study using a new phaco.
Alcons centurion system maintains a target pressure inside the eye instead of the fluid pressure going into the cassette. Used alcon centurion phacoemulsifier for sale dotmed. I have switched to the centurion vision system because this innovative phaco machine provides superior efficacy and safety compared with the infiniti vision system alcon. According to the manufacturer, two unique improvements in the centurion are. The foot pedal controls the stroke length, which may be longitudinal, transverse, or torsional. Alcon easy online enhanced online ordering for contact.
If you do not have a log in for this system or you have trouble logging into the system, please click here. Alcon appoints senior leaders in final preparation for spinoff. Pressurized infusion techniques dominate innovations in. Twospeed phacoemulsification for soft cataracts using. Applied integration allows the centurion vision system to be used seamlessly with multiple cataract surgical technologies, such as the luxortm qvue surgical microscope platforms and the lensx laser from alcon, to create a comprehensive cataract surgery suite designed to minimize variability at every step of the procedure. The system sets a new standard in phaco technology due to its main features. I have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. As a division of novartis, alcon offers the widest spectrum of products in eye care. The only intelligent phaco platform that dynamically optimizes every movement of the cataract removal procedure. Use care in handling the handpiece, particularly when cleaning. To evaluate the effect of three different combinations of tip designs and infusion systems in torsional phacoemulsification infiniti and centurion in patients with cataract. The alcon portfolio of contact lenses includes dailies total 1, dailies, air optix and freshlook as well as lens care products such as optifree puremoist and aosept plus with hydraglyde.
Centurion alcon infiniti alcon f o zil torsional, signature amo 2. Alcon is a technologyoriented company developing industrial scales and controller including wireless solutions based on our many years of experiences in weighing recognition and weighing processing industry. Publishing group publisher editor inchief christian schwalbach associate group publisher. Centurion vision system please refer to pages 6, 7 and 8 for important product information about the alcon products described in this supplement. The key feature of the centurion is the active fluidics. He is a paid consultant to alcon, and he is the editor emeritus of crst europe. Ngpfsw1 user manual centurion vision system footswitch by.
Alcon, 8065752212, alcon centurion vision system gravity. The system also features highly customizable vacuum and aspiration to help hold the lens material to the phaco tip so that emulsification can occur quickly and smoothly. Alcon company is located in samsong techno valley, south korea. Alcon launches advancements to the centurion vision system. My target iop is now 34 to 40 mm hg with the centurion vision system, which is closer to physiological levels. Ngpfsw1 user manual centurion vision system footswitch. She is a member of the speakers bureaus of alcon laboratories inc. The centurion vision system also offers surgeons an improved ergonomic design, wireless footswitch and intuitive touchscreen display. Alcon, which is easy to remove at the end of the case. Orders for republic of ireland customers will be supplied by alcon laboratories ireland ltd. Always clean the handpiece over a surface cushioned with a pad or rubber mat. To present a cause of posterior capsule aspiration and a technique using optimized parameters to prevent it from happening when operating soft cataracts. Alcon employees without prior written consent from alcon research ltd. Alcon, 8065752180, alcon centurion vision system active fms.
Alcon l ight ojt falsnwaveiai asoher i c eyes institute. Active fluidics and balanced energy allows efficient cataract surgery in this patient with a history of flomax use. Ngpfsw1 centurion vision system footswitch user manual alcon. The centurion vision system, including accessories approved by alcon, constitutes a complete surgical system and is intended exclusively for use by licensed ophthalmic surgeons and their surgical teams. Ngpfsw1 centurion vision system footswitch user manual. A comparison of intraoperative metrics between the infiniti with and. View the user manual for the alcon research model ngpfsw1 centurion vision system footswitch vmcngpfsw1. Alcon, 8065752180, alcon centurion vision system active. My clinic, the department of ophthalmology at the lanssjukhuset in kalmar, sweden, was the second investigational site worldwide to test the beta system, with. The alcon centurion is the latest system from alcon surgical.
How to setup the alcon constellation vision system for a vitrectomy surgery. Twospeed phacoemulsification for soft cataracts using optimized parameters and procedure step toolbar with the centurion vision system and balanced tip james a davisonwolfe eye clinic, marshalltown, ia, usa purpose. Full text twospeed phacoemulsification for soft cataracts. It provides excellent anterior chamber stability, and places optimized energy technology at the surgeons fingertips through enhanced fluidic management during cataract surgery. The centurion phacoemulsification system required less energy to remove a cataractous lens with an adjusted average energy reduction of 38% 5. Rev 9052150001b by date jan hertzen 32212 checked kurt leukanech 32212 approved kurt leukanech 32212 revisions text for.
A littleappreciated aspect of iol power calculations is that it is a multipart process. The system sets a new standard in phaco technology due to. Medisurg comes to your facility to perform preventive maintenance on the cutting edge surgical equipment. Alcon entertainment, llc develops, packages, finances, and produces feature length theatrical motion pictures and television programs. Market availability the centurion vision system is available in those countries where it has received the necessary regulatory approvals. In my practice, my colleagues and i use the acrysof iol toric calculator alcon laboratories, inc. Comparison of cumulative dissipated energy between the. Removing dense cataract with the centurion vision system. The company was born out of a business plan written by cofounders and coceos broderick johnson and andrew kosove for fedex founder, chairman and ceo frederick w. In my practice, i strive not to let the eye exceed 50 mm hg or higher for more. Jan 08, 2016 matthew rauen, md, discusses the benefits of centurion phacoemulsification system alcon. Take an iv tube and connect it from the aquarium pump to the iv bottle.
A prospective list of posterior capsule aspiration cases was kept over 4,062 consecutive cases operated with the alcon centurion. The centurion vision system is the only intelligent phaco technology that optimizes every moment of the cataract procedure. Utilizing the latest cataract instrumentation and iols to help the surgeon achieve desired patient outcomes supplement to eyeworld daily news, sunday, april 27, 2014 this supplement is sponsored by alcon. Alcon has released the centurion vision system a new phacoemulsification phaco technology platform designed to provide surgeons improved capabilities in cataract removal. Centurion vision system to maintain my target iop, which currently is 36 mm hg. Please refer to the ora systemoperators manual for a complete. Learn about the centurion vision system, a cataract surgery phacoemulsification device that helps enhance your experience and performance. Extra attention to protecting the nosecone area should be taken. Frimley business park frimley, camberley surrey, gu16 7sr, united kingdom produced by. Agarwal notes that if you dont have a stellaris or centurion machine, you can pressurize the infusion flow for almost no cost by purchasing an aquarium pump at a pet store, normally used to pump air into the water in a fish tank to ensure that the fish can breathe. It permits the surgeon to set a target iop that is comfortable for each patient and to. Alcons mission is to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. Event description a customer reported that at the one postoperative visit following a cataract extraction procedure, he noticed a small nuclear lens fragment in the anterior chamber of the pt.
1308 952 1461 383 227 672 1265 221 1388 569 1096 1011 392 430 1196 919 1120 601 810 1470 1562 1062 1389 648 96 933 1248 529 914 1062 288 404 1217 1243