What makes my hybrid instrument set special is the ability to perform the entire suture fixation directly within the anterior chamber. The tube-guided 25-gauge instruments support precise, atraumatic work with maximum tissue preservation. Thanks to the specially adapted geometry, the needle can be guided safely and in a controlled manner – without externalising it.
Lars-Olof Hattenbach
Challenge
The complexity of iris suture techniques demands the highest precision. Conventional techniques frequently reach their limits: the instruments used – often too large – not infrequently lead to instability or increased tissue trauma.
Solution
The hybrid set enables a complete manoeuvre within the anterior chamber without externalisation – atraumatically. The combination of forceps, scissors and needle holder is perfectly matched to the micro needle.
Primary application areas of the hybrid instrument set
- Iris defects or trauma
- Refixation in IOL luxation
- Bimanual suture techniques with NanoEdge®
- Fixation of IOL
- Zonulolysis
- Knot placement within the anterior chamber
- Iris defects or trauma
- Refixation in IOL luxation
- Bimanual suture techniques with NanoEdge®
- Fixation of IOL
- Zonulolysis
- Knot placement within the anterior chamber
Advantages of the hybrid instruments acc. to Hattenbach
The hybrid instruments enable a safe, controlled iris suture with minimal tissue trauma – a perfect combination for microsurgery in the anterior segment.
- 1. The 35° angulation of the lumen allows optimal manoeuvrability within the anterior chamber
- 2. Slim 25 gauge diameter enables bimanual, atraumatic work
- 3. Extra-short 2 mm needle enables intraocular sutures without externalisation
In practice
Watch the video on bimanual transscleral fixation of a dislocated 3-piece IOL according to Prof. Hattenbach (Ludwigshafen).
Learn moreWhat ophthalmologists say
"The combination of needle holder, forceps and scissors enables complete bimanual work within the anterior chamber, which – particularly in cases of unstable anatomical conditions – contributes to a noticeable reduction in operating time."
"The combination of needle holder, forceps and scissors enables complete bimanual work within the anterior chamber, which – particularly in cases of unstable anatomical conditions – contributes to a noticeable reduction in operating time."
"The Hattenbach hybrid instruments are a fixed component of my instrument set for complete and complex anterior segment surgery: they allow minimally invasive bimanual handling in the anterior eye segment, enabling maximally gentle microsurgery with rapid rehabilitation in everyday surgical practice."
Other Co-Creations
Our Signature Line products are created in close collaboration with renowned ophthalmic surgeons. They combine the experience of leading surgeons with the precision of our instruments – for surgical excellence that sets new standards.
Amon – Single-Use Micro Forceps Needle
Precision redefined – that's what the Amon Signature Line stands for, developed together with Geuder.
Yamane – Double-Needle Stabilizer
Developed for greater safety and reproducibility in flanged intrascleral IOL fixation – from the first step to a stable lens position.
Szurman – DMEK Instrument Line
Developed together to make the DMEK procedure safer, more reproducible and gentler.
Further details
Download our brochure and learn more about the iris suture hybrid set according to Hattenbach.
