Product Overview
The Von Graefe Cystotome is a specialized ophthalmic surgical instrument used to open and pierce the lens capsule during cataract extraction. Its flexible, malleable shaft allows surgeons to adapt the instrument's positioning for optimal anterior chamber access, enabling precise capsulotomy incisions with minimal trauma to surrounding intraocular tissues.
Manufactured from high-grade German surgical stainless steel, the Von Graefe Cystotome is lightweight, highly durable, and fully reusable after sterilization. Available in straight, left-angled, and right-angled flexible configurations, it accommodates a wide range of surgical approaches and individual hand orientations for enhanced procedural versatility.
Key Features of the Von Graefe Cystotome:
• Flexible malleable shaft for adaptable positioning and precise intraocular lens capsule access
• Available in straight, angled left, and angled right configurations for surgical versatility
• Lightweight and robust design for comfortable, fatigue-free handling during delicate eye procedures
• Crafted from German surgical stainless steel for corrosion resistance and full reusability after sterilization
Uses & Applications:
• Opening and piercing the anterior lens capsule during cataract extraction procedures
• Capsulotomy incisions in extracapsular and phacoemulsification cataract surgeries
• Anterior segment ophthalmic procedures requiring flexible and precisely angled intraocular instrument access
Achieve reliable precision in every lens capsule procedure — add the Von Graefe Cystotome to your ophthalmic surgical instrument set today!