A New Concept for an Atraumatic Foreign-Body Microextractor for Vitreous Surgery
Abstract
Abstract • A new concept of a foreign-body microextractor is introduced. The holding part consists of flexible, silicone-covered, looplike branches that adapt to the form of the foreign body and surround it completely, so a safe extraction through the scleral incision is guaranteed. References 1. Charles S: Illuminated intraocular foreign body forceps for vitreous surgery . Arch Ophthalmol 1981;99:1399.Crossref 2. Heimann K, Neubauer H, Paulmann H, et al: Pars plana vitrectomy after...