Innovation in perfection: the 3-pump system in the OS 4

In its OS 4 surgical platform, Oertli has united the very best from two worlds – the peristaltic pump and the Venturi pump. These two pump systems have become established in eye surgery. With the Peristaltic pump, the flow is created mechanically. While the vacuum can only be induced under occlusion and isn’t directly controlled, it boasts the advantage that the flow can be very finely tuned. This creates positive results, especially with maneuvers that require a high degree of delicacy. The Venturi pump, on the other hand, creates the vacuum through an air current. The vacuum is built-up quickly and is linearly adjustable, however, the flow is not directly controlled.

Three pump options are at the surgeon’s disposal: Peristaltic, Venturi and SPEEP. Depending on the situation, the surgeon has the ability to choose the best suited pump. The preferred pump can also be stored for each programme. The SPEEP pump is based on the flow-based Peristaltic pump. Both the flow (up to 60 ml/min) and the vacuum (up to 650 mmHg) can be precisely controlled. The vacuum can also be adjusted, even with occlusion, ensuring safe and stress-free work with maximum efficiency.

 

The function of the pump system

In the intricate and precise world of ophthalmology, especially during cataract surgery, the choice of the right pump system is critical. Among the variety of technologies available, peristaltic and Venturi pumps stand out due to their mechanisms and applications. Find out more here about the differences between these two pump systems.

Do you want to know more?

Watch this presentation from Prof Matthias Bolz about our 3-pump system or read the tissue from The Ophthalmologist.

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The OS 4 is not available for sales in the U.S.

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