Advanced Medical Optics (AMO)
Contact:
Ron Bache
Director, Refractive Surgery
(714) 246-2495
Microkeratome:
Amadeus
Disposable or Nondisposable:
Nondisposable
Blade Oscillation:
Customizable from
4,000 to 20,000 rotations/min.
Translation Speed:
Customizable from
1.5 mm/sec. to 4.0 mm/sec.
Drive Mechanism:
Patented propri-
etary drive
Suction Ring Sizes:
8.5 mm, 9.5 mm,
9.0 and 10.0 mm will be available
soon (all will be available in standard
and narrow widths)
Hinge Position:
Nasal
Hinge Length:
Customizable
Flap Diameter:
8.5 mm, 9.5 mm, 9.0
and 10.0 mm will be available soon
Flap Thickness:
140, 160, and 180
microns (120 will be available soon)
Visualization of the Applanated
Cornea?
Yes
Number of Assembly Steps:
Two
Safety Features:
Multiple computer-
controlled safety checks at every step
of the procedure; computer checks
oscillation, advancement, suction, and
assembly
Cost:
$65,000
What's Included:
Full manufacturer's
"bumper to bumper" warranty on all
parts, labor, and shipping
Other Features/Comments:
Amadeus,
the No. 1 rated microkeratome, is the
pinnacle of next-generation technolo-
gy. Amadeus provides the safety, sim-
plicity, predictability and outstanding
outcomes demanded by today's
refractive surgeons.
Alcon
Contact:
Dean Burns
(817) 551-4726
dean.burns@alconlabs.com
Microkeratome:
Alcon SKBM
Disposable or Nondisposable:
Nondisposable head, disposable blade
Blade Oscillation:
Programmable
5,000 to 20,000 rotations/min.
Translation Speed:
Programmable up
to 3.0 mm/sec.
Drive Mechanism:
Automated with
gearless dual motors
Suction Ring Sizes:
19 mm (#3), 19
mm (#4), 20 mm, 21 mm (#3) and 21
mm (#4) [#3 and #4 refer to height of
rings using Barraquer nomenclature]
Hinge Position:
Nasal
Hinge Length:
Programmable
Flap Diameter:
8.0 to 10.0 mm
Flap Thickness:
Standard: 160
microns +SD; Thin: 130 microns +SD
Visualization of the Applanated
Cornea?
Yes
Number of Assembly Steps:
Three
Safety Features:
Back-up power sup-
ply; cut motor stops if loss of suction
occurs; view of cut throughout entire
procedure
Cost:
$62,000
What's Included:
Two full component
sets; 1-year warranty on console,
handpiece and accessories
Other Features/Comments:
The SKBM
provides full intraoperative viewing of
the cornea with gearless translation
and dual drive motors, a full range of
available suction rings and a 16-port
design for more evenly distributed
suction. The optional H-head produces
large diameter flaps for large zone
ablations.
Bausch & Lomb
Contact:
Erentia Gillmer
(909) 971-5273
erentia.gillmer@bausch.com
Microkeratome:
Hansatome Excellus
Disposable or Nondisposable:
Nondisposable
Blade Oscillation:
An average of
7,000 to 7,500 rotations/min.
Translation Speed:
Takes approx. 6
sec. to cut the flap
Drive Mechanism:
Automated
Suction Ring Sizes:
20.3 mm (8.5 and
9.5 mm); 19 mm Micro ring (8.5 and
9.5 mm)
Hinge Position:
Superior
Hinge Length:
Depends on ring size.
8.5-mm ring: 3 to 3.5; 9.5-mm ring: 4
to 4.5
Flap Diameter:
8.5 and 9.5 mm
Flap Thickness:
160, 180 and 200
microns
Visualization of the Applanated
Cornea?
No
Number of Assembly Steps:
Three
Safety Features:
Battery power back-
up; reserve vacuum backup; power
box internal safety checks; real-time
motor resistance and vacuum readout
Cost:
$60,750 full unit
What's Included:
Full 1-year warranty,
training of surgeon and staff on oper-
ation, handling and maintanance of
the Hansatome Excellus
Other Features/Comments:
The
Hansatome Excellus delivers a consis-
tent, reliable flap every time, safely
and simply. Because the Hansatome
has long been the instrument of
choice for refractive surgeons world-
wide, it incorporates remarkable
advancements based on your input,
such as suction rings engineered to fit
most eyes, from the smallest to the
deepest, and zero-compression heads
to protect epithelial integrity. The
Hansatome Excellus is the trusted
choice that optimizes consistent,
reproducible results.
BD Ophthalmic Systems
Contact Person:
Cynthia Hiltibrand
(781) 906-6955
cynthia_hiltibrand@bd.com
Microkeratome:
BD K-3000
Microkeratome
Disposable or Nondisposable:
Nondisposable
Blade Oscillation:
12,000
rotations/min.
Translation Speed:
4.4 mm/sec.
Drive Mechanism:
Automated, track
and rail, gearless
Suction Ring Sizes:
8.5 mm, 8.8 mm,
9.0 mm, 9.5 mm, 10.0 mm
Hinge Position:
Nasal
Hinge Length:
Average of 5 mm
Flap Diameter:
8.5 mm, 8.8 mm, 9.0
mm, 9.5 mm, 10.0 mm
Flap Thickness:
130, 160 and 180
microns
Visualization of the Applanated
Cornea?
Yes
Number of Assembly Steps:
Two
Safety Features:
Blade does not oscil-
late in reverse; auto stop if vacuum is
lost; audible sound if blade fails; auto
stop if translation is too fast or too
slow; nonoperable if sufficient vacuum
level has not been achieved; dual vac-
uum pump
Cost:
$67,000
What's Included:
2-year warranty on
all parts and workmanship; 3 heads, 3
suction rings, 2 applanators, one
handpiece, one console, footswitches,
sterilization tray, blade changer, 10
blades, 5 tubing sets
Other Features/Comments:
The BD K-
3000 Microkeratome provides a full
range of treatment options. Features
include three head sizes, five sizes of
suction rings, and angled plenum. It
allows surgery to be performed on a
wider variety of patients. It provides
simplicity and versatility.
Today's Microkeratomes
at a Glance
Today's Microkeratomes
at a Glance
