The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) has granted clearance of a new software for the CATALYS Precision Laser System by Johnson & Johnson Vision. The new CATALYS cOS 6.0 software addresses an unmet need by simplifying the astigmatism management workflow and increasing operational efficiency.
The CATALYS Precision Laser System is designed to enable cataract surgeons in delivering complete capsulotomies and excellent fragmentation. Software advancements build on the laser cataract surgery essentials that differentiate the CATALYS System, with features such as, advanced visualization that provide full-volume, 3D, high-resolution, and streaming Optical Coherence Tomography imaging as well as reliable, accurate and premium patient experience.
CATALYS cOS 6.0 speeds up the surgical process and improves accuracy by:
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Minimizing data entry verification and manual transcription errors through direct input of preoperative keratometry and steep axis values data
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Reducing time spent on calculations, by including calculation of arcuate incision parameters using built-in nomogram and automatic input of arcuate incision parameters into the treatment planning screen
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Reduces need for intraoperative aberrometry for toric IOL alignment with radial laser marks placed within a mean accuracy of 0.6° provide 5.5X greater precision compared to manual marking of the cornea with an ink pen (mean accuracy 3.3°)
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Addition of iris registration for automatic cyclorotation compensation, through collaboration with Cassini Technologies
“Accuracy and precision in astigmatic procedures are critical to good outcomes," said Douglas Koch, MD. “CATALYS cOS 6.0 with advanced astigmatism management not only provides more accurate surgical alignment and automatic cyclorotation compensation that is three times better than manual markings, the workflow will make the entire process easier and faster for me."
Johnson & Johnson has announced CATALYS cOS 6.0 will be commercially available in Q4 2020.
Full news release: https://www.jjvision.com/press-release/johnson-johnson-vision-announces-fda-clearance-catalys-cos-60-software-address-unmet
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Source: Johnson & Johnson Vision