Epiretinal membrane or macular pucker is the development of scar tissue over the central retina or macula.

In this case, a pars plana vitrectomy and an epiretinal membrane peeling is made with exclusive FCI x Katalyst Surgical End-Grasper Stiff DEX™ Forceps to remove retinal traction.

The “Stiff” technology adds rigidity to 25 Ga and 27 Ga instruments, giving optimal control and precision. Simply insert the instrument into the trocar cannula and watch as the sleeve retracts back inside the shaft, providing stiffness at the extremity of the instrument for a superior performance.

Morris Honey Badger forceps are ideal for heavier membranes, such as those found in macular puckers, diabetic retinopathy, PVR, trauma, and general epiretinal membrane removal.

The Honey Badger forceps can grasp EMP or PVR every time, with its small tenacious grip, used in a vertical/oblique orientation. Its exclusive design allows to dig into fibrosis, so as to make an edge, or grasp an edge. Direct line of sight to the tip is outstanding in the vertical/oblique orientation.

Alternatively, you can start in the more traditional horizontal orientation, still with an excellent view of tissue due to the small tip mass.

FCI’s Three Mirror Lens was designed to give high resolution visualization of the four internal zones at the slit lamp. It can be used both in the operating room and the consulting office.

The Three Mirror Lens provides a 30° central view, angulations of 59°, 67°, 75°, 0.93x image magnification and is made of PMMA.

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FCI’s Backflush Handpiece with T-Tube™ is used to facilitate air-fluid exchanges during vitrectomy. It has a special T-Tube™ for easy insertion into the trocar cannula and protection of the black silicone tip.

Additionally, the Backflush Handpiece with T-Tube™ comes with a large reservoir for maximum reflux volume, plug for active and passive conversion, and male-male luer lock for active line attachment.

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FCI’s Iris Retractors are useful in cases of pupillary constriction, chronic miosis and other indications during cataract and retina surgeries, when eye drops are not enough to dilate the iris. They provide a simple, fast and safe way to retain the iris for maximum visibility.

Additionally, they come in flat bottom container covered with a transparent protective case to prevent the retractors from falling out during surgery.

Each set comes with 5 hooks individually packaged (upward position) and ready-to-use into the container. Simply rotate the protective case to access the hooks.

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FCI’s Chandelier can be very useful for challenging vitrectomy cases requiring the use of bimanual instrumentation.

It provides 360° illumination and comes with a specifically designed silicone ring to fit the trocar cannula, to ensure stability, sealing and depth adjustment to regulate the intensity of light.

Additionally, the Chandelier includes one trocar cannula mounted on ultra sharp knife, also connected to a safety magnet to avoid unexpected drop during procedure.

Epiretinal membrane or macular pucker is the development of scar tissue over the central retina or macula.

In this case, Prof. Dr. Philipp Müther performs a pars plana vitrectomy and epiretinal membrane peel for macular pucker with exclusive FCI x Katalyst Surgical 23Ga Maculorhexis DEX™ Forceps.

Last update : June 2023

Following the acquisition of Katalyst Surgical, Inc. in 2022, FCI is excited to announce the expansion of its vitreoretinal portfolio with advanced surgical retina products. Our newly expanded portfolio includes a wide range of vitreoretinal instrumentation, laser probes, illuminated laser probes, chandeliers, backflushes, and cannulas to provide added value to vitreoretinal surgeons.

FCI S.A.S. is a world leader in the development of a wide range of ophthalmic surgical devices. Since the company’s inception in 1984, the innovative developments of FCI have helped physicians to solve problems related to epiphora, dry eye, eyelids, and orbital surgery as well as retinal detachment : highly purified silicone oil and perfluorocarbons, scleral buckling implants, and a wide range of other ophthalmic surgical devices such as disposable vitrectomy lenses, single use instruments and directional laser probes.