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Dutch Ophthalmic USA
Associate 6000 Ophthalmic System
www.dorc.nl
(800) 753-8824
Price range: $65,000 to
$90,000
FYI: The dual peristaltic and
venturi pump on Dutch
Ophthalmic USA's
Associate 6000 lets the system offer both posterior
segment procedures (with
20-, 23-, 25- or 27-gauge instruments) and anterior segment cases (including
micro-incisional cataract surgery). The vacuum-controlled vitrectomy probe
is capable of making 6,000 cuts per minute with minimal traction. An LED
light source with a lens focusing system delivers up to 40 lumens of illumination. A programmable dual linear footswitch aids in operative efficiency.
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