Ameritek Rare Earth Intraocular Magnet

Ameritek REIOM - NSN 6540-01-349-6148 & Protective Autoclavable Tray

Surgical Instrument for Controlled Magnetic Foreign Body Removal

Ameritek Rare Earth Intraocular Magnet is especially designed for the atraumatic removal of magnetic intraocular foreign bodies.
The precise, sleek design of this probe minimizes the jumping effect commonly observed with electromagnetic devices, and also minimizes the possibility of secondary foreign body incarceration.
Due to its 24K gold plating, the magnetic probe is non reactive with tissue.
The ophthalmic surgical instrument can be utilized in the management of intraocular trauma caused by magnetic foreign bodies through either the anterior approach or posterior segment approaches.
The intraocular magnet can be used with a limbal, open sky, or pars plana approach.
Non Electric
Autoclavable
24K Gold Plated Tip
Compatible with Vitrectomy Systems
Clinically Tested and Used Worldwide
The 16GREIOM – 16 gauge (1.65mm tip), Pull force: lifts pure iron ball 3/4″ (19mm) dia.
Magnetic Surgical Probe for controlled magnetic foreign body removal

Video #1 - Rare Earth Magnet Removes Metallic Intraocular Foreign Body - YouTube by Matt Ward and the University of Iowa

Video #2 - Metallic Intraocular Foreign Body Removal Made Easy with Rare Earth Magnet by Dr. Abhishek Varsheny & Dr. Upma Awasthi - Ocular Trauma, Principles, and Practice - RETSURG - YouTube by Ferenc Kuhn and Dante J. Pieramici

Video #3 - Intraocular Foreign Body Removal: Its not Just About Metal & Magnet - RETSURG - YouTube by: Dr. Rohini Grover: DNB, FNB, Dr. Supreet Juneja: MS, FMRF & Dr. Abhishek Varshney: MS, FMRF

Scholarly Articles

Intraocular Magnet of Parel

A Classic Case of Metal on Metal Eye Injury

Gerard W Crock, Pattabiraman Janakiraman, and Pradeep Reddy From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Melbourne.

British Journal of Ophthalmology December 1986

A Classic Case of Metal on Metal Eye Injury

University of Iowa Ophthalmology Paul Abrams, B.S. (M4), Emily S. Birkholz M.D., Ryan M. Tarantola M.D., Thomas A. Oetting M.D., Stephen R. Russell M.D.

EyeRounds.org Last updated March 2018

Management of Intraocular Foreign Bodies

A Classic Case of Metal on Metal Eye Injury

Management of Intraocular Foreign Bodies

Denise A. John, M.D., Sayoko E. Moroi, M.D., P.H.D., and Joshua D. Stein, M.D., M.S.
Edited by Ingrid U. Scott, M.D., M.P.H., and Sharon Fekrat, M.D.

EyeNet Magazine May 2021

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Australia & New Zealand - Sales Distributor

Since inception in 1978, Designs For Vision has continually expanded to now provide services throughout Australia and New Zealand to a wide range of medical and para-medical disciplines.

The company is now represented throughout Australia and New Zealand with our main offices in Sydney and Melbourne.

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Australia & New Zealand - Sales Distributor

Wellink Ltd.

Unit 1211, 12/F West Wing Peninsula Square
18 Sung On Street
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Chile - Sales Distributor

Australia & New Zealand - Sales Distributor

Chile - Sales Distributor

Cobian Medical SpA

Avda. Pdte. Kennedy #7

440 of 421 Vitacura

Santiago de Chile

T: 56 9 5063 7478
T: 56 2 2951 2896

https://www.cobianmedical.com/

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Ameritek U.S.A.

1 Alhambra Plaza, Penthouse Floor - Coral Gables, Florida 33134, United States

1-305-470-9595

Hours

Mon	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
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Wed	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Thu	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
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Sat	Closed
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Rare Earth Intraocular Magnet