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THINKING OF BUYING ...
Alcon Surgical
Constellation Vision System
www.alconretina.com
(800) 862-5266
List price: not disclosed
FYI: Alcon's Constellation
Vision System is a full-function vitreoretinal platform
with both posterior and
anterior segment capabilities. Its Ultravit 7,500-cutsper-minute (cpm) probe
enables high-speed cutting
and duty-cycle modification
for flow control independent of vacuum and cut rates. The long-lasting, highbrightness Xenon Illuminator incorporates radiofrequency identification
technology to automatically adjust light intensity according to the probe size,
and the 532-nanometer Purepoint laser is controlled from the Constellation's
screen. The company's V-Locity efficiency components include automated
features designed to speed set-up times, increase OR productivity and assist
administrative oversight.
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