SCHWIND Carriazo-Pendular - Product Features and Components; Cutting Head

USER MANUAL (Instruction for Use) SW 2.9
Device / System Description
Version 2.9.7 dated 2020-12-23 Page 33 of 75
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4.3 Product Features and Components
Ease of operation
 Self explanatory and simple connection between cutting head and suction ring.
 Autoclavable cutting head, rings, tonometer, pendulum axis and lid speculum.
4.3.1 Cutting Head
The cutting head and blade are designed in a convex form similar to the cornea itself.
Due to the unique pendulum motion of the Carriazo-Pendular, the cornea becomes more
applanated in the center than in the periphery. This technology provides a higly prdictable flap
thickness and very smooth cutting edges.
 Made of surgical stainless steel.
 Cutting head without external gears.
 Driven by two separate powerful electric motors
 Ingenious pendulum drive system
 Different thicknesses of cutting head.
 Choice of 360° hinge position
 Automated cutting.
 Simple connection between cutting head and suction ring.
 Integrated mechanical stop.
 Disposable sterile blade and tubing.
 Autoclavable cutting head and rings.
 Automatic vacuum and blade test prior every treatment.
Cutting head
Convex formed
blade
Types of Cuttings Heads:
Flap thickness (m)
Nominal Head 90 Head 110 Head 130 Head 150 Head 170
The standard size of cutting heads is 130 m.