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| Company | Molteno Ophthalmic Limited | Molteno Ophthalmic Limited |
| Item | Pressure Ridge Double Plate Molteno® Implant (DR2/DL2) | Pressure Ridge Single Plate Molteno® Implant (D1) |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | Long-term biocompatibility is established. Provides a robust and durable drainage system. Preplaced suture holes ensure correct positioning on the globe. Pressure Ridge Molteno® Implants have a subsidiary ridge which, when covered by Tenon’s | Long-term biocompatibility is established. Provides a robust and durable drainage system. Preplaced suture holes ensure correct positioning on the globe. Pressure Ridge Molteno® Implants have a subsidiary ridge which, when covered by Tenon’s |
| Features | Combines the large drainage area of the Double Plate Molteno® Implant with the subsidiary ridge for controlling postoperative hypotony. Particularly suitable for very severe glaucomas, patients with good ciliary body function, younger patients and glaucoma associated with retinal detachment. Available in left eye (DL2) and right eye (DR2) configurations. | The subsidiary ridge on this implant, when covered by Tenon’s capsule, acts as a pressure sensitive biological valve which limits the escape of aqueous from the eye and reduces postoperative hypotony.
This Molteno® Implant is particularly suitable for neovascular glaucomas, acute glaucomas in patients with reduced ciliary body function, elderly patients and combined cataract and glaucoma procedures.
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| Material | The implants consist of a fine bore silicone tube opening onto the upper surface of one or more episcleral plates. | The implants consist of a fine bore silicone tube opening onto the upper surface of one or more episcleral plates. |
| Approval | New Zealand and Worldwide | New Zealand and Worldwide |
| Product Number | DR2/DL2 | D1 |
| Get quote | Inquire | Inquire |