SAKURA FINETEK U.S.A., INC. 6020 Tissue-Tek®

The EPF-1 Thunderbeat is part of the Olympus THUNDERBEAT surgical tissue management system, comprising the ESG-400 generator, the USG-400 generator, a communication cable, and monopolar single and dual footswitches. *Please note that the USG-400 on this listing has a cracked screen. However, the unit is 100% functional. *

The Symblepharon rings are used to prevent retraction of the conjunctiva cul-de-sac. The ring is inserted between the eye and the lid and is supported by the sclera without touching the cornea. The purpose of the Symblepharon Rings is to avoid tissue adhesion after excision of the symblepharon. The ring has a center hole to enable the patient to see. The surfaces are polished in order to avoid any abrasion of the cornea or ocular globe. The Symblepharon Rings are medical devices made of acrylic (PMMA). They must not be autoclaved, otherwise they will be damaged: ethylene oxide sterilization is recommended.The devices' family has different sizes (small, medium, large).

Conformers (made of acrylic or PMMA) are single use devices. They are used to keep the form of the orbital cavity after enucleation or evisceration. In fact, a well chosen conformer enhances healing and prevents retraction of the cul-de-sac. It facilitates the fabrication and the retention of the ocular prosthesis. The conformer temporarily takes the place of the volume lost after enucleation or evisceration and keeps the lids in their natural position. It can be inserted in both eyes (left eye or right eye).The conformer is inserted behind the lids at the end of the surgery and stays in place until the next appointment with the ophthalmologist and/or the ocularist before an ocular prosthesis is made. This period of time varies for each patient and can range between one (1) to four (4) weeks. The conformer is never worn for more than 30 days continuously.