Phaco Handpiece And Ellips FX By Johnson Vision

A phaco handpiece, also known as a phacoemulsification handpiece, is an important tool used in undergoing cataract surgery. The device is composed of a titanium structure that couples a crystal to a phaco tip, which moves back and forth as the crystals deform. The ultrasonic movement is generated by an electric charge placed on opposite faces of the crystal. This causes strain and deformation, resulting in the ultrasonic movement.

A phaco handpiece's autoclave cycle may include condensation on the plug end. During autoclaving, a nurse should tap the end of the handpiece to remove moisture. Wet or damp plug ends can short out a phaco machine. To sterilize the handpiece, some companies offer caps, which are difficult to remove and may cause harm to the piezoelectric crystals. However, opthalmoscopes are not sterilizable.

Another phaco handpiece is the Ellips FX by Johnson Vision. It works with the Whitestar phaco machine and Compact Intuitiv system. The phaco handpiece is made by Karl Storz, which was an independent manufacturer until it was purchased by Allergan and Abbott. The company has also partnered with several companies to manufacture a more advanced phaco handpiece. In the past, the emulsifier was a standalone manufacturer.

The phaco handpiece is a delicate piece of equipment that is attached to a phacoemulsification machine. The word phaco is from the Greek word phakos, meaning "crystall." Dr. Kelman developed the technique in 1967, after which phaco machines began to be manufactured. The first phaco handpiece models had two piezoelectric crystals, but newer models contain up to six crystals that can produce as many as 60000 oscillations per second.

The phaco handpiece is activated by placing the tip of the instrument in an air-tight chamber. In contrast, the vitrectomy cutter is activated by placing the tip in a salt-water solution. The phaco handpiece tip can be placed in the eye of a patient. In addition to being a surgical tool, the phaco handpiece has other functions as well. Its primary role is to cut out a vitreous membrane from an eye.

The phaco handpiece is compatible with all J&J systems and has several features. The PHaco FX Phaco handpiece is equipped with an integrated work tip and is compatible with all the J&J Surgical Vision products. The PHaco FX Phiaco Handpiece comes with a sterile sheet and sterile bag. The PHaco Handpiece is designed for surgeons who are looking for a lightweight, ergonomic, and reliable device.

A phaco handpiece should have an irrigation port. It should have a 45-degree angled port to prevent direct contact with the cornea. It should be positioned to avoid damage to the cornea. If it does, a higher-angled port should be used. It is recommended to align the phaco tip according to the surgeon's preference. A PHaco can also be used on the surface of the eye.