title: A new cannula for nucleus hydrodissection.
abstract: This disposable 25-gauge cannula has a specially designed distal segment which facilitates crystalline lens nucleus hydrodissection or viscodissection. The injection of a fluid or viscous material creates a cleavage plane between the nucleus and cortex or capsule, thus facilitating extraction of the nucleus. The flattened, smooth, cannulated tip allows easier insertion and manipulation under the capsule.
authors.affiliation: Research and Development, Visitec Company, Sarasota, Fla.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Allarakhia
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pearce
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007907:Lens Nucleus, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*