Comprehensive Guide to Aesculap Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments

Ophthalmic Calipers and Measurement Tools

The BRAUNSTEIN Calipers are available in two specific sizes: the MA001R model, which measures $3.5/4.0\,mm$ and has a total length of $2\frac{3}{4}''$, and the MA002R model, measuring $3.0/3.5\,mm$ with the same length of $2\frac{3}{4}''$. For broader measurement ranges, the CASTROVIEJO Eye Calipers are utilized. These include the MB791R, a straight model with a range of $0-15\,mm$ and a length of $3\frac{1}{8}''$, and the MA005R, a curved model with a larger range of $0-20\,mm$ and a length of $3\frac{1}{8}''$.

Ophthalmic Speculums and Lid Retractors

The ALPHONSO Infant Speculum (MA757R) features blades that are $5\,mm$ and $9\,mm$ wide by $7\,mm$ deep, with a total length of $1\frac{3}{4}''$. The BARRAQUER Eye Speculums series includes the MA751R ($10\,mm$ blades, $1\frac{1}{2}''$), OA200R ($14\,mm$ blades, $1\frac{3}{4}''$), and MA752R ($14\,mm$ heavy wire, $1\frac{3}{4}''$), alongside the MA754R which uses $15\,mm$ solid blades ($1\frac{3}{4}''$). For pediatric use, the KRATZ-BARRAQUER speculums are available as MA756R ($10\,mm$, $1\frac{3}{8}''$) and the standard MA755R ($14\,mm$ blades, $1\frac{1}{2}''$).

LIEBERMAN Adjustable Speculums offer several wire and blade configurations: MA750R is straight with $16\,mm$ square wire blades ($3\frac{1}{8}''$); MA758R is angled with $14\,mm$ square wire blades; MA759R is angled with $14\,mm$ v-shaped wire blades ($3\frac{1}{4}''$); MA760R is angled with $14\,mm$ solid blades ($3\frac{1}{4}''$); and MA764R is a reversible, angled version with $14\,mm$ solid blades ($3\frac{1}{8}''$). Other lid tools include the JAFFE Wire Lid Retractors, sold in pairs as MA762R ($15\,mm$ blades) and MA763R ($13\,mm$ blades), both measuring $1\frac{1}{2}''$. The SAUER Eye Speculum (OA218R) has $11\,mm$ blades and is $1\frac{3}{8}''$ long, while the LANCASTER model (OA225R) features blades $15\,mm$ wide by $7\,mm$ deep and is $3\frac{1}{8}''$.

Ophthalmic Retractors, Lid Plates, and Evisceration Tools

DESMARRES Lid Retractors are available in five width and height variations, all measuring $5\frac{1}{2}''$ in total length: OA310R ($9 \times 9\,mm$), OA311R ($9 \times 12\,mm$), OA312R ($11 \times 14\,mm$), OA313R ($12 \times 16\,mm$), and OA314R ($13 \times 18\,mm$). For orbital procedures, the SEWALL Orbital Retractors provide various blade dimensions: MA434R ($7 \times 52\,mm$, $6\frac{3}{4}''$), MA435R ($9 \times 44\,mm$, $6\frac{3}{8}''$), MA436R ($11 \times 50\,mm$, $6\frac{3}{8}''$), and MA437R ($13 \times 67\,mm$, $6\frac{3}{4}''$). The SCHEPENS Orbital Retractor (MA749R) is a smooth instrument with a $14 \times 61\,mm$ blade and a length of $6\frac{1}{8}''$.

Protection and enucleation tools include the JAEGER Lid Plate (MA765), made of clear plastic and available in $20\,mm / 23\,mm$ widths, and the BERKE-JAEGER Lid Plate (MA766R) in $20\,mm / 30\,mm$ widths. The WELLS Enucleation Spoon (MA731R) has a $21\,mm$ diameter ($5\frac{3}{4}''$). BUNGE Evisceration Spoons come in small (MA744R, $8\,mm$ diameter) and large (MA745R, $12\,mm$ diameter) sizes. For scleral procedures, the SCHOCKET Scleral Depressor (MA761R) is double-ended with a pocket clip ($5\frac{1}{4}''$), while the FLYNN Scleral Depressor (MA747R) features a $5\,mm$ diameter loop ($3\frac{1}{8}''$).

Hooks, Choppers, and Manipulators

Capsule and nucleus management involves specialized tips. The WHITMAN SHEPHERD Capsule Polisher (MA777R) is a double-ended instrument with left and right angled tips ($5\frac{1}{8}''$). The KOCH Stop and Chop Manipulator (MA778R) has an angled shaft with a $1.5\,mm$ tip. LASEK procedures utilize the CAMELLIN-style Alcohol Well (MA779R, $8.5\,mm$ diameter) and SLOANE LASEK Spatulas, which include the MA780R Micro Hoe (semicircular tip, beveled edge) and MA781R Epi Peeler (semi-sharp tip).

Advanced Phaco choppers include the CHANG-SEIBEL (MA782R), which is double-ended for the left hand with a c-shaped blunt chopper and a vertical safety chopper. The KOCH Nucleus Spatula (MA783R) features a gently curved $1\,mm$ duckbill tip. Other nucleus manipulators include the LIEBERMAN (MA784R, angled), CHANG Combo (MA785R, double-ended with a $1.3\,mm$ sharp "Quick Chop" tip), and the NAGAHARA (MA786R, angled with a flat interior edge). Rotators like the BECHERT (MA789R) and JAFFE-BECHERT (MA790R) feature "Y" shaped tips angled at $7\,mm$ and $9\,mm$ from the tip respectively. The DRYSDALE (MA791R) has a paddle-shaped tip, and the PISACANO (MA792R) has a vertical flat tip. The ANIS Wand (MA793R) is straight with a $0.5\,mm$ ball-shaped tip. Flap management is aided by the SIEBEL Flap Lifter and Spatula (MA794R), a double-ended tool with a "Z"-shaped tip and an angled point.

IOL and Lens Manipulators

For intraocular lens (IOL) placement, manipulators like the LESTER (MA776R straight, MA796R angled) feature $0.25\,mm$ teardrop-shaped tips. The LESTER II (MA822T) is a titanium angled version with a $0.2\,mm$ tip. The MALONEY (MA797R) is curved with a $0.25\,mm$ tip. Specific spatulas include the BARRAQUER Cyclodialysis Spatula (MA637R, $0.5 \times 15\,mm$ angled) and CASTROVIEJO versions like the MA799R (double-ended $10 \times 0.5\,mm$ and $15 \times 0.5\,mm$) and MA798R Synechia Spatula ($0.5\,mm$ wide). Other tools include the PATON Spatula and Spoon (MA801R), the GRAETHER Collar Button (MA803R, angled $45^{\circ}$), and various lens hooks such as the CLAYMAN-JAFFE (MA805R, $0.15\,mm$ blunt tip) and HARRS-SINSKEY (MA806R, $0.25\,mm$ blunt tip).

SINSKEY Lens Manipulating Hooks are available in numerous configurations. Specialized models include the MA824R (modified curved shaft), MA804R (angled and reversed), and MA630R (straight, $0.25\,mm$ hook). Round handle models include the MA807R (straight) and MA808R (angled). The SINSKEY II series focuses on $0.2\,mm$ blunt tips with variations: MA809R (straight, flat handle), MA810R (angled, flat handle), MA811R (straight, round handle), and MA812R (angled, round handle). Titanium versions include MA819T (angled) and MA825T (straight).

Muscle Hooks and Fixation Hooks

Iris and lens manipulation can be performed using KUGLEN hooks, such as the MA631R ($0.5\,mm$ "K" hook) and the MA813R-MA816R series (push-pull models in straight or angled forms with flat or round handles). Titanium versions are MA827T (straight "K" hook) and MA826T (angled push-pull). For muscle work, the JAMESON Muscle Hooks come in small (MA632R) and large (MA828R, $1.7\,mm$ wide tip) sizes. Other specific hooks include the Green Strabismus Hook (MA633R, $8\,mm$ wide), the Twist Fixation Hook (MA634R, clockwise), the GASS Retinal Detachment Hook (MA635R), and the STEVENS Tenotomy Hook (MA636R, $5\,mm$ curved blunt hook). The catalog also lists the OSHER "Y" Hook (MA817R), JAFFE-MALTZMAN Hook (MA818R), MCPHERSON Iris Spatula (MA775R), and the KIRBY Hook & Muscle Loop (MA820R).

Fixation Rings and Corneal Markers

FLIERINGA Scleral Fixation Rings are available individually in diameters from $12\,mm$ (MA732R) to $22\,mm$ (MA742R), or as a set of eight (MA743R, $15-22\,mm$). THORNTON Swivel Fixation Rings (MA829R) provide a $13\,mm$ diameter with blunt teeth. Markers for surgical alignment include the OSHER-NEUMANN Corneal Marker (MA975R, 8-blade), MENDEZ Degree Gauge (MA833R, $12\,mm$ ID, calibrated $10^{\circ}$ from $0^{\circ} - 180^{\circ}$), and several HENDERSON tools designed for use together: the Degree Gauge (MA834R), Alignment Marker (MA835R), and Toric IOL Marker (MA837R). Optical Zone Markers include BORES (MA836R and the MA838R-MA841R series for $3.5\,mm$ up to $8.0\,mm$ IDs) and HOFFER (MA842R-MA846R for $4.25\,mm$ to $8.0\,mm$ IDs).

Ophthalmic Scissors

Corneal surgery requires precise scissors. The CASTROVIEJO Corneal Section Scissors are available in right (MA850R) and left (MA851R) angled $9\,mm$ blades. TROUTMAN models include the MA847R (right, $10\,mm$ blade). Curved options include the CASTROVIEJO small blade (MA848R right, MA849R left), the TROUTMAN-CASTROVIEJO medium blade with lock (MA852R right, MA853R left), and the TROUTMAN-KATZIN strong curve with lock (MA854R right, MA855R left). Extremely delicate work uses the RICH Corneal Scissors (MA856R/MA857R) or the universal CASTROVIEJO (MA858R, curved blunt tips). For transplants, the KATZIN series (MA859R/MA860R) is utilized.

Stitch and iris scissors include the BARRAQUER Iris (MA861R, $8\,mm$ blade), JAFFE Stitch (MA862R, x-sharp), and FINE Stitch (MA864R). The VANNAS series includes the MA865R ($10\,mm$ blades) and specific capsulotomy variants like MA483R-MA486R (straight, curved, angled down, or angled up). Other specialty scissors include the STERN-GILLS (MA866R), URIBE-STERN (MA867R), UTHOFF-GILLS (MA868R), and the DEWECKER Iris (MA612R). Micro scissors for delicate tissue include the FD100R-FD103R round handle series, the MILLESI (FD020R/FD021R), and the WESTCOTT Stitch scissors (MA487R sharp, MA613R/MA614R blunt). For enucleation, the OC430R ($5''$) and MA874R (heavy, $5\frac{1}{8}''$) are listed.

Ophthalmic Forceps

Forceps are categorized by their specific surgical application. OSHER-ELSCHNIG Forceps (MA875R) feature $1 \times 2$ teeth and a $3\,mm \times 0.12\,mm$ tying platform. Muscle forceps include the PUTTERMAN-Type (MA876R) with six pins and a lock. Suture and tissue forceps include the CASTROVIEJO series (MA148R-MA158R), which varies in tooth size from $0.12\,mm$ to $1.5\,mm$ and includes options for wide handles or angled tips. Small precision forceps include the BONN (MA155R, MA878R) and the JEWELERS Micro Forceps (MA195R-MA201R, BD330R-BD335R), featuring extra-fine tips as small as $0.15\,mm$.

Capsulotomy and Capsulorhexis forceps are represented by the LEHNER-UTRATA (MA881R) and UTRATA (MA617R). Lens holding forceps include the SHEPARD (MA891R, duckbill jaws) and CLAYMAN (MA892R). For corneal work, the COLIBRI style (MA619R, MA897T titanium) uses $1 \times 2$ teeth. Specialized utility forceps include the NUGENT (MA170R/MA171R), MCCULLOUGH (MA623R), and BISHOP HARMON (MD580, OC051R). Tying forceps include the TENNANT (MA886R, $6\,mm$ platform), SINSKEY (MA885R), and MA899R/MA900R series.

Needle Holders

Micro needle holders come in varied handle and jaw shapes. The BARRAQUER Micro series (BM560R-BM562R, FD230R-FD233R, MA351R-MA360R) includes round, flat, and knurled handles, with or without catch mechanisms, and straight or curved jaws. The COHEN Micro model (MA353R/MA354R) features a round knurled handle and curved jaw. For heavier work, the TROUTMAN (MA355R/MA356R) and CASTROVIEJO (MA363R-MA368R) flat handle models are available with jaw sizes ranging from $9\,mm$ to $16\,mm$. Specialized needle holders include the HAMPTON (MA907R, heavy jaw) and MCPHERSON (MA908R-MA911R, flat delicate handle).

Dilators, Probes, and Cannulas

Lacrimal procedures utilize the CASTROVIEJO Lacrimal Dilator (MA921R, double-ended) and RUEDEMANN (MA917R). WILDER dilators (MA918R-MA920R) provide long, medium, or short tapers. Probes include the WILLIAMS (MA410R-MA414R) and BOWMAN (MA407R, OB510-OB514) series in multiple sizes. Intubation sets, such as the CATALANO (MA915R), JACKSON (MA916R), and CRAWFORD (MA922R), consist of probes attached to $250\,mm$ long silicone tubing for single-use.

Cannulas cover irrigation and aspiration needs. Lacrimal cannulas (MA925R, MA926R, MA959R) are available in $23G$, while specialty models like the SHAHINIAN (MA927R) feature side ports. The RANDOLPH Cyclodialysis Cannula (MA930R/MA970R) is $19G$. Capsule polishers include the JENSEN (MA932R) and KNOLLE (MA933R). The BISHOP-HARMON Anterior Chamber Irrigator Set (MA934R) includes an angled cannula, silicone bulb, and plastic adapter. Other specific cannulas include the Hydrodissection (MA938R), SLADE LASIK (MA940R), BURATTO (MA941R), and the MCINTYRE Anterior Chamber series (MA942R-MA944R, MA962R-MA964R). The SIMCOE Cortex Extractors (MA945R-MA948R) and SIMCOE Irrigating Aspirating Unit (MA965R) are vital for cortical removal. Final specialty cannulas include the CHANG Nucleus Hydrodissector (MA953R), ATKINSON Retrobulbar Needle (MA954R), and Air Injection Cannulas (MA640R/MA641R).

Miscellaneous Instruments

Specific procedure-based tools include the CARTER Sphere Introducer (MA974R), the Corneal Dissector Knife (MA767R, angled blade), and the TOOKE Corneal Knife (MA773R). The KELLY DESCEMET’S Membrane Punch (MA771R) provides a $1\,mm$ diameter tip for precise membrane management. The catalog includes a full index of model numbers from BC, BD, BM, FD, MA, MB, MD, and OA/OB/OC/OK prefixes.