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Description

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Hoffman/Ahmed Horizontal Scissors

MicroSurgical Technology (MST)

Easily fits through a 0.8mm or larger paracentesis
Straight and Curved Available
Designed for cutting the iris and sutures

The Hoffman/Ahmed 23g Horizontal Scissors are most often used to cut iris and suture. As a result of their tiny 0.6mm diameter (23g), they easily fit through a 0.8mm or larger paracentesis.

Not specified

Yes

Single-use, and reusable options

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Ahmed/Hoffman Vertical Scissors

MicroSurgical Technology (MST)

21-gauge straight shaft
Designed by Ike Ahmed, MD, Richard Hoffman, MD

The Ahmed/Hoffman Vertical Scissors are most often used to cut IOL haptics, and are available with a straight shaft.

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Yes

Reusable

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Packer/Chang IOL Cutters

MicroSurgical Technology (MST)

Coaxial design doesn't gape the wound, allowing viscoelastic to stay in the eye
As they are low profile, they don't distort the cornea which gives you a clear view
Recommened incision size is 2.2mm or larger
Designed by David Chang, MD, Mark Packer, MD

The Packer/Chang IOL Cutters cut the hardest of foldable Acrylics easily and repeatedly.

Not specified

Yes

Single-use, and reusable options

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Gutierrez-C Combi Microforceps-Scissors

Haag-Streit Diagnostics

Shaft style is straight
Tip surface is smooth
Best used for cutting in a single maneuver

The Gutierrez-C Combi Microforceps-Scissors have a titanium handle. These microforceps were designed to enable grasping and cutting in a single maneuver.

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Reusable

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