Oberascher design

Platinum-Iridium

Regain best possible eyelid closure in case of peripheral facial palsy (lagophthalmos)
Extremely thin and rounded edges for good cosmetic results
Made of Platinum-Iridium which allows small volume of the implant design
Excellent biocompatibility

Product Information

In case of peripheral facial palsy (lagophthalmos), the purpose of the implant is to regain best possible eyelid closure and to avoid drying out the corneal epithelium.

The edges of the implant are extremely thin and rounded, thus offering good cosmetic results.

Platinum-Iridium has in comparison to other materials a higher specific weight which allows the design of an implant with a smaller volume. This in turn reduces the contouring of the upper eyelid, providing good cosmetic results. Furthermore, Platinum-Iridium has excellent biocompatibility.

The choice of the well-working implant weight is made pre-operatively by the surgeon by temporarily securing a stainless steel test weight (REF 8000 111) to the upper eyelid.

Benefits

Regain best possible eyelid closure
Improves corneal protection
Good cosmetic results

Ordering Information

Ordering Information - Platinum-Iridium Upper Eyelid Implant

Item / Weight	Lenght (L) / Width (W)	REF
Upper Eyelid Implant Platinum-Iridium / 0.8 g	15.0 / 5.2 mm	4007 003
Upper Eyelid Implant Platinum-Iridium / 1.0 g	15.0 / 5.2 mm	4007 004
Upper Eyelid Implant Platinum-Iridium / 1.2 g	18.0 / 5.2 mm	4007 005
Upper Eyelid Implant Platinum-Iridium / 1.4 g	20.0 / 5.2 mm	4007 006
Upper Eyelid Implant Platinum-Iridium / 1.6 g	20.0 / 5.2 mm	4007 007
Special sizes upon request (0.6 g / 1.8 g / 2.0 g / 2.2 g )

Material: Platin-Iridium (90/10)

Ordering Information - Test Weight Set

Item / Weight

REF

Test Weight Set ( stainless steel)

(0.8 g / 1.0 g / 1.2 g / 1.4 g / 1.6 g)

Not for implantation

8000 111

Test Weight Set

(stainless steel)

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Because of registration the product is currently not available in all countries.

Determining of weight and surgical procedure

Determining the suitable weight

The choice of the suitable implant weight is made pre-operatively by the surgeon by temporarily securing a stainless steel test weight (REF 8000 111) to the upper eyelid with wound closure strips. The aim is to determine the minimal weight needed to close the eyelid as completely as possible.

Surgical Procedure - Step 1

The incision is made according to the length of the implant.

Surgical Procedure - Step 2

After identifying the tarsus, a pocket for the implant is prepared. The implant is inserted and fixed with non-absorbable suture.

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