Scanning electron microscopy of an irrigation/aspiration tip following a posterior capsular rupture.
The first use of a new irrigation/aspiration tip resulted in a posterior capsular rupture. Scanning electron microscopy of the tip revealed burrs on the aspiration portion of the tip, as well as poor finishing around the irrigation ports.
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012421:Rupture