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Will the use of
Corneal Surgical Shields improve patient comfort?
The opaque Corneal Surgical Shield
prevents the patient from seeing through the operative eye,
thus
reducing patient discomfort caused by bright operating room lights and
decreasing anxiety caused by viewing the surgical procedure. If
desired we also offer clear shields with for procedures
requiring a view of the globe or iris.
What is the method of
sterilization?
The
shields and conformers
are sterilized using validated ETO ethylene oxide gas following the
standard hospital sterilization protocol for plastic devices. Corneal
Surgical Shields and Post-op conformers are packaged in Defend® ETO
sterilized pouches ready for use.
How is the Corneal
Surgical Shield used?
To use the Corneal Surgical Shield, if
the patient is awake, the
surgeon should first instill a drop or two of topical anesthetic into the eye.
Grasping the shield by the handle, slide the shield gently under the
superior lid and then depress inferior lid until the shield slips into
position. If using the shield without a handle,
a silicone suction cup is supplied for easy insertion and removal.
What are the Corneal
Surgical Shields made from?
Our Sterile Corneal Surgical Shields are produced
from PMMA black opaque and clear plastic. The quality and finish of
these shields and conformers are exceptional. Likewise our
autoclavable shields have a high polished finish, but are produced from
a high temperature plastic suitable for autoclaving at least twenty
times.
How many sizes are
available?
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Both
our Single
use Sterile Corneal Surgical Shields and Autoclavable Shields are available in
four sizes, with or without a handle: Pediatric, Small, Medium and
Large. The shields without a handle are supplied with a silicone
suction cup for insertion and removal. For dimensions refer to
our
Parts/Price List.
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SHOWN ABOVE
AUTOCLAVABLE SHIELDS AVAILABLE WITH A SUCTION CUP OR WITH
A HANDLE
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What are the methods for sterilization of Autoclavable
Shields?
Autoclave shields before
use using one of the four methods describe below. After use and prior to
recycling the shields must be washed with hot soap and water and package
in an autoclavable pouch equivalent to the original package supplied
Defend® pouch.
1. GRAVITY DISPLACEMENT: It is very important to refer to your
manufacturer’s instructions for operation, since exposure times can vary
according to the design of the particular sterilizer that you are
using. A typical standard for steam sterilization of the Kolberg
Autoclavable Corneal Shield is achieved at 250°F or 121°C 15 minutes at
15 psi followed by air drying at room temperature.
2. PREVACUUM STEAM STERILIZER: It is suggested to consult your
manufacturer’s instructions for specific details of operation and
processing times for plastic devices using your prevacuum sterilizer.
A typical standard for steam sterilization of the Kolberg Autoclavable
Corneal Shields is achieved by sterilizing at 270°F (131°C) for 10
minutes exposure in the prevacuum steam sterilizer chamber.
3. ETO GAS STERILIZATION: Use standard 16 hour sterilization process
at 50 degrees plus or minus 3 degrees centigrade for 16 hours.
4. STERRAD GAS PLASMA: Low temperature Sterrad® Hydrogen Peroxide
Gas Plasma process may be used to sterilize our autoclavable shields.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for sterilizing plastic
devices which is normally 130 degrees for 25 minutes.
Are the Corneal Surgical
Shields guaranteed?
Your
complete satisfaction is guaranteed by our refund or replacement
policy. Return any product for a complete refund or replacement, no
questions asked.
What type of conformers do we sell?
The
acrylic conformers are packaged sterile and come in three sizes; small,
medium and large. They are
available either vented or non-vented. FYI: 80% of the conformers we
sell are of the medium size.
What
about shipping costs?
Just think
about it...Buyers sometimes do not realize that it cost as much to ship
one surgical shield as it does to ship a box of ten. It makes since
therefore to consider your future needs and order an adequate supply of
product to
have on hand and in the process keep your shipping costs down. In addition
you save about 15% when you order
a box of ten.
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