Oertli Launches New Generation of OS 4 Surgical Platform
Oertli introduced the next generation of their OS 4 surgical platform for retinal, glaucoma and cataract surgery. The new surgical platform offers an advance in eye surgery as it provides more speed, precision and safety than its previous generation, according to a company news release.
Laser integration: More safety, fully automated laser user protection filter
The fully automated user protection filter provides reliable eye protection during laser treatment. The filter glass is automatically inserted, making laser preparation faster and easier. The filter glass is only active during laser output, allowing consistently clear vision and uncompromised work.
Light: 45% more power, maximum visibility
The two Power LED light sources offer 45% more light output1 for optimized illumination and visualization during all maneuvres, extending as far as the periphery. The extended control range from high to low lumens enables increased patient and user safety through reduced phototoxic exposure.2 At low lumens, the new OS 4 is ideal in combination with 3D microscopes. The Power LED Plus light source offers free color selection on the touch glass screen. The associated high-resolution contrast viewing visualizes the finest tissue structures.
Pedal: Multifunctional with over 100 setting options
The multifunctional pedal navigates surgeons intuitively through all surgical steps. The wide range of pedal assignments—over 100 setting options—allows individual operation. As the endo laser can be controlled via the same pedal, the laser is ready for use without any delay.
Phaco: Speedier readiness, greater controllability
With the 70% shorter phaco test,3 surgery preparation is done in faster without compromising safety. The vacuum override function provides a selectable reinforcement of holdability and optimum use of the occlusion.
User comfort: Even more user-friendly and communicative
The voice confirmation offers focused and autonomous working throughout the entire surgery and full control of the settings. Language output is available in five languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish).
Fluidics: Unique 3-pump system
As the inventor of the first dual pump system with Venturi, as well as peristaltic pump in one surgical platform, Oertli established itself early as an innovative leader in the field of fluidics. With the unique 3-pump system—peristaltic, Venturi, and SPEEP—the new OS 4 covers all applications in retinal, glaucoma and cataract surgery. The unique SPEEP pump controls flow and vacuum, resulting in safe conditions with maximum efficiency.
In summary
The highlights of the next OS 4 generation undoubtedly include the two Power LED light sources with 45% more power and extended control range for more application possibilities, as well as the high-resolution contrast viewing by means of the Power LED Plus. The integrated endo laser no longer requires manual operation thanks to the fully automated laser user protection filter. The multifunctional pedal offers over 100 setting options. The phaco test is performed faster and speeds up a user-friendly preparation for surgery.
References
1. Compared to previous OS 4 generation with 27G and 25G endo illuminators at 100% intensity in lumen
2. Compared to the previous OS 4 generation with 25G endo illuminators panorama at low lumen with 5% intensity, working distance 15 mm
3. Compared to the previous OS 4 generation in the duration of the phaco test