USER MANUAL
(Instruction for Use)
SW 2.9
Device / System Description
Version 2.9.7 dated 2020-12-23
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DEVICE / SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
4.1
System Overview
The Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome is a medical device for creating a corneal lamella.
The
main components
of the Carriazo-
Pendular microkeratome are:
Hand piece
consisting of:
-
Cutting head
-
Blade,
-
Drive motor,
-
Drive shaft
-
Pendulum axis (gear)
-
Suction ring.
Console
Intended accessory: disposable
tubings and lid speculum
Refer to description of the product
components in sections
and
Hand piece
Console
(control unit)
4.2
Principle of Cutting
Carriazo-Pendular is based on the principle of convex
applanation of the cornea, protecting the center during the cut.
Drop-and-Go: advantageous quick coupling of suction ring and
cutting head in front of the patient's eye (facilitates surgery on
patients with deep-set eyes).
The cut can be initiated immediately after the bilateral coupling
(drop) of cutting head and suction ring.
“Pendular” – Motion of cutting head
The ball-shaped surface of the Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome cutting head molds the cornea.
This distributes the pressure primarily to the centre of the eye and protects the corneal centre
during the cut.
initial position cut
middle position cut
final position cut
