Sustainability is at the heart of a phaco machine now owned by Rayner, the global manufacturer of products for cataract surgery.
In a statement, the company said that consciousness around the environmental impact of ophthalmic procedures was growing week by week.
“It’s becoming more important to consider all the options for reducing waste during surgery,” it said.
“Enter Sophi: the phaco machine designed with sustainability at its core.”
Traditional phacoemulsification machines featuring single-use cassettes leave behind piles of plastic packaging, meaning a full day of surgeries can produce a staggering amount of waste.
With Sophi, Rayner says single-use cassettes have been replaced with “day-pack” alternatives, drastically reducing waste and material use.
Features include:
- Multi-use cassette: Use for up to 10 procedures to reduce waste and material use.
- Packaging reduction: Sophi is 19% lighter on single-use pouch packaging than conventional alternatives.
- Less plastic use: Sophi uses 75% less plastic than traditional phacoemulsification machines.
Rayner says “Sophi is easy, clear and quick to operate, with fast system start-up and easy customisation to individual preferences and needs.
“Sophi enables the surgical team to focus entirely on the patient, with modern assistance systems and clever control elements creating a simple surgery process. It assists theatre staff with intelligent sensor technology, and automatically adjusts parameters in critical settings.”
Safety – without compromise – is key.
“From reducing risk of cross-contamination with its automatic Cassette Slot-In System to the intelligent handpiece controlled with a sinusoidal signal to protect the eye, Sophi has an integrated safety system that complies with the highest standards of process stability, precision and hygiene.”
Those keen to know more were encouraged to contact their Rayner representative and visit https://bmjophth-stage-next.bmj.com/content/9/1/e001617 and/or https://rayner.com/global/sophi/
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