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 tissue, acts as a Pressure sensitive ‘biological valve’, limiting postoperative hypotony. The range of implants allows the surgeon to choose the drainage area according to the severity of the glaucoma. Double Plate Molteno® Implants have twice the drainage area of Single Plate Molteno® Implants. The twin plate design gives a large drainage area while avoiding interference with the extraocular muscles. Choice of left or right eye configurations. Insertion is well described and straightforward. The surgeon may select from a variety of ligature or stent procedures to improve the control of postoperative hypotony and bleb fibrosis.
- Single Plate Molteno® Implant (S1)
- Molteno Ophthalmic Limited
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- Particularly suitable for elderly patients with reduced ciliary body function and for combined cataract and glaucoma operations.
For acute glaucomas, this implant has been superseded by the Pressure Ridge Single Plate Molteno® Implant, which provides better control of postoperative hypotony.
- The implants consist of a fine bore silicone tube opening onto the upper surface of one or more episcleral plates.
- New Zealand and Worldwide
- S1