LINK KIT - DMEK endothelial keratoplasty starter kit

Task trainer
Ophthalmology
Main product
Medicine

LinK is a hybrid (Organic-Synthetic) EK training platform that creates an anterior chamber model with a real full thickness donor cornea (not included) and an synthetic iris/sclera complex providing both functional and aesthetic realism. LinK eliminates t

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Available in Spain, Portugal and Andorra · delivery time given in the proposal

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Catalogue

Description

What this equipment is and what it's designed for.

Lamellar Keratoplasty (LK) scenarios, such as DMEK, DSEK and DALK, usually require the use of real biological tissue. Most often, the graft is recovered from an excised donor cornea and implanted into a 2nd whole globe.

The LinK system allows the formation of a surgical anterior chamber from the excised donor cornea (tissue not included )on where to simulate the implantation of the graft. Opposed to other artificial chambers, LinK focuses on providing a realistic surgical experience by allowing more direct access to the limbus, simulating eye movement and providing a realistic iris and crystalline lens complex to complete the anterior chamber.

Knowledge

What you learn

Task trainer modality. The competencies this equipment trains, in the language of the training plan.

Lamellar Keratoplasty scenarios (LK)
DMEK
PDEK
Instrument manouvering skills

Related procedures: Cornea · Ophthalmic surgery

Knowledge

Cases and pathologies

The clinical scenarios that can be simulated with this equipment.

This system makes it possible to simulate lamellar keratoplasty scenarios:

DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
DSEK endothelial keratoplasty
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK)
Endothelial pathology of the cornea requiring lamellar transplantation

Catalogue

Features and what's included

What the equipment does and what comes in the box, as described by the manufacturer.

Features

EYE HOLDER:

LINK MINI HOLDER is our specific holder for LINK models. It shines where space and simplicity are a priority.
Fix it to a smooth surface with its suction cup, or adapt it to larger head models. Its simplicity is well suited for fast paced wetlab environments as well as self-directed training.

LINK SHALLOW ANTERIOR SEGMENT:

Anterior segment (No cornea).
GREEN iris color.
Suitable for DMEK training with donor cornea (not included).

LINK RINGS:

Accessory used to couple LINK Anterior Segment to the biological tissue (donor tissue not included)

LINK TOOL:

Press system to assemble LINK Anterior Segment with LINK Rings

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: The system requires using a tool to consistently assemble the anterior segment with the donor cornea by crimping them with a snap "LinK" ring. To assemble:

Lubricate the tool base posts with water or water based gel.
Wet and slide a new LinK ring on the tool base.
Insert and center the donor cornea inside the ring.
Slide the anterior segment down the tool base so that it sits flush on top of the LinK ring, with the iris facing down towards the cornea.
5. Insert the tool press on the tool base so that it is flush with the anterior segment, then press evenly and firmly on the press to assemble the LinK AC.
Remove the assembled AC form the tool base and insert it into the LinK holder by gently opening the flexible holder socket.
Fix the holder to a smooth surface with the suction cup (5b).
Lift the suction release tab (5c) to remove HOLDERfrom surface. DO NOT PULL ON THE HOLDER.

Includes

1 LinK MINI Holder
10 LinK Rings
2 LinK Shallow Anterior segment
1 LinK TOOL
1 Storage box
* Does not include donor tissue

Technical

Services for this equipment

Services matter: the equipment gets commissioned, the staff know how to use it and maintenance is settled before you start. Include them in your budget and avoid having to raise a second purchase.