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This instrument list was developed by a consultant. This list does not constitute manufacturer endorsement of any particular instrument(s).
Sutures:
6-0 vicryl for traction suture
7-0 prolene to anchor plate to sclera
9-0 nylon to anchor tube to sclera
7-0 vicryl to tie of tube, suture graft to sclera, close conjunctiva and tenons
Disposables:
22-gauge needle to enter anterior chamber for tube placement
15" super-sharp blade for paracentesis
Viscoelastic to maintain anterior chamber
Surgical instruments:
| Heavy jaw needle holder x 2 |
(place traction suture & tie 7-0 vicryl sutures) |
| Medium jaw needle holder |
(place and tie 9-0 nylon to anchor tube) |
| .12 forceps |
(manipulate sclera) |
| .3 forceps |
(manipulate sclera, place plate into position) |
| blunt-tipped Westcott scissor |
(open conjuctiva and tenons layer) |
| Jameson muscle hook |
(to isolate rectus muscles) |
| Long Vannas scissors |
(cut sutures, cut tube with bevel) |
| Medium tying forceps |
(place tube into anterior chamber) |
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