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PRODUCT NEWS
Cut and Seal With Single Handpiece
Thunderbeat is the only surgical device that combines
advanced bipolar and ultrasonic energies into a single
multi-functional hand instrument. Available in pistol and inline handle styles and 4 working lengths, Thunderbeat lets
surgeons switch between both modalities with easy-toaccess push-button controls to simultaneously cut and seal
vessels up to and including 7mm in size with minimal thermal spread. Additionally, Olympus says the device boasts
the fastest cutting speed, delivers reliable vessel sealing,
and provides the highest grasping forces at the tip when
compared to leading energy instruments.
olympusthunderbeat.com
Prep-Resistant Surgical Site Marker
Worry no more that your prep will smear or smudge the surgical site marking with Viscot Medical's AllSkin
Plus+, the first prep-resistant ink marker that offers maximum visibility and prep resistance on all skin tones.
Viscot says its specially formulated VIXL brilliant blue ink provides enhanced visibility even after prepping
with such common alcohol-based antiseptics as ChloraPrep or Duraprep. AllSkin Plus+ remains visible up to
10 times longer than traditional ink on all skin tones, says the company. This lets you better see the surgical
site while virtually eliminating the need for remarking patients once they're in the operating room, saving valuable surgical time. Available with fine or regular tips.
viscot.com
3D Microscope for Your Eye Docs
The TrueVision 3D platform from Leica Microsystems and
TrueVision 3D Surgical combines the optics and illumination of the
M844 and M822 (equipped with the F40 stand) with TrueVision digital stereoscopic imaging to improve visualization during ophthalmic procedures. The intelligent 3D guidance software helps
surgeons perform more accurate astigmatic correction and
advanced IOL placements. The 10-megapixel, high-definition camera increases depth of field and, when relayed to a large 3D
screen, allows for an immersive visualization experience. The
more ergonomic, heads-up viewing enabled by this screen
reduces fatigue. In addition, because the 3D-enabled microscopes can also display the surgical field of view on secondary
2D or 3D displays in the OR, everyone sees what the surgeon
sees, letting them anticipate steps in the case.
leica-microsystems.com • truevisionsys.com
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