Stellaris

Vision Enhancement System

&
The 1.8mm MICS Platform

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Stellaris Vision Enhancement System

The 1.8mm MICS

Phaco System

Safe, Efficient &

Easy to Use

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The Bausch & Lomb MICS Platform

• The B&L MICS Platform provides Every

Essential Element for a successful
1.8mm procedure:

– Stellaris® Vision Enhancement System,

“Stellaris MICS”
– Akreos® AO Micro Incision Lens,
"Akreos MICS"
– STORZ® Ophthalmic MICS Instruments
– Amvisc® PLUS Viscoelastic
– Signature MICS Support

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StableChamberTM Fluidics

“I prefer 1.8 mm MICS because I have a more stable

chamber and better control while maintaining
equal lens removal efficiency.”
Richard L. Lindstrom, MD
Easy Transition to 1.8mm MICS

• With a complete, integrated suite of products your transition

to 1.8 mm MICS is easy.

• With Stellaris you can move to 1.8 mm using your preferred

coaxial or biaxial technique
Stellaris with StableChamber™ Fluidics
& Attune™ Energy Management
Safe
• Customize your Stellaris based on your fluidics preference, choosing the
flow-based or vacuum-based StableChamber Fluidics System

Efficient
• The six-crystal Attune Handpiece delivers optimized 28.5 kHz frequency for
consistent power delivery, increased stroke length, efficient cutting
dynamics and optimized cavitation

• Attune Advanced Software includes Foot Control Mapping, Dual-Linear

control and Advanced Waveform Modulation

Easy
• Unsurpassed control, comfort, and convenience using advanced
ergonomics
• With a complete, integrated suite of products your transition to 1.8mm MICS
is easy, using either your preferred coaxial or biaxial technique.

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Customized StableChamberTM Fluidics

Unsurpassed safety,
efficiency, and
predictability choosing
either flow or vacuum
modes for solid chamber
stability throughout the
procedure

Advanced Flow Vacuum Fluidics

Module (AFM)
• Single module allows surgeons to
toggle intra-operatively between flow
and vacuum modes. e.g. flow for
sculpting, vacuum for capsule
polishing and I/A
Module (VFM)
Latest-generation vacuum fluidics
with StableChamber tubing
delivers exceptional accuracy and
efficiency

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StableChamberTM Fluidics

“The control on this machine with the flow is

phenomenal … There is such a responsiveness
to vacuum and flow changes that I don’t get any
surge.”
Rosa Braga-Mele, MD
Flow-based StableChamberTM Fluidics

• The Advanced Flow Module allows intra-

operative toggling between flow and vacuum
modes while accurately monitoring and
maintaining targeted vacuum and intra-
operative aspiration rates.
– Monitors vacuum levels in flow mode and controls
vacuum in vacuum mode for predictable
performance
– Regulates aspiration flow once occlusion breaks,
stabilizing the anterior chamber for increased
surgeon control
 Flow-based StableChamberTM Fluidics

• Stellaris demonstrates less surge than Infinity!

Randall J. Olson, MD. The Science of Phaco: Practical Implications! ASCRS 2008.
Vacuum-based StableChamberTM Fluidics

• The Vacuum Fluidics Module goes beyond “Venturi”

and provides enhanced control of rise time, holding
force, followability and aspiration for efficient lens
removal.

– Solid chamber stability is achieved throughout the procedure

for increased predictability
– Vacuum levels of up to 600 mmHg can be delivered with
steady low flow for efficient MICS
– StableChamber pack controls flow for added chamber
stability in high vacuum settings preferred for MICS
 StableChamberTM Tubing System

• Small diameter tubing increases resistance for high

vacuum and steady low flow

• Internal mesh designed to capture material and prevent

clogging

• Minimizes variability during occlusion break

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AttuneTM EMS

Attune Energy Management System

TM

Efficient Cataract Removal with Minimal Energy

• The six-crystal AttuneTM Handpiece delivers

optimized 28.5 kHz frequency for consistent power
delivery and increased stroke length.

• AttuneTM Advanced Software includes Foot

Control Mapping, Dual-Linear control and Advanced
Waveform Modulation, which enhances followability
and reduces chatter.
Attune Energy Management System
TM

Efficient Cataract Removal with Minimal Energy

• The six-crystal AttuneTM Handpiece delivers optimized 28.5

kHz frequency for consistent power delivery and increased
stroke length.
 Cooler at the Tip

The reproducible cooling dynamics of the Stellaris System

advances the safety of 1.8mm procedures*

*Mark E. Schafer, PhD. Thermal characteristics of phaco-emulsification tips. ESCRS 2008.

 Lowest Temperature at the Wound

The Stellaris system had the lowest absolute temperature rise at

the wound and is the most consistent in terms of its cooling of the
tip region.”*

*Mark E. Schafer, PhD. Thermal characteristics of phaco-emulsification tips. ESCRS 2008.

Attune Energy Management System
TM

Efficient Cataract Removal with Minimal Energy

• The AttuneTM Advanced Software

• Foot Control Mapping, including “Front-Loading”

and “Back-Loading” profile control

• Dual-Linear control of aspiration and ultrasound

• Programmable Advanced Waveform Modulation

including variable waveform duration and depth
Foot Control Mapping

• Traditionally, foot control is mapped to control aspiration and

ultrasound in a straight line linear fashion.
• In addition to the straight line linear control, the Stellaris software is
capable of providing user “Front Loading” or “Back Loading” profile
control
Unique Dual-Linear Technology

• On-demand independent
linear control of aspiration
and phaco power

• Pre-programmable foot
pedal settings
customizable to surgeon
technique

• Wireless connectivity for

OR convenience
Advanced Waveform Modulation

• Millennium Custom Control Software has fixed

duration and none- adjustable depth (100%).

• Attune advanced waveform allows for variable

waveform duration and depth.
Attune Energy Management System
TM

Efficient Cataract Removal with Minimal Energy

• Attune focuses energy at the needle tip for improved

cutting efficiency.

9. Mark E. Schafer, PhD. The Physics of Phaco: The Role of Cavitation in Emulsification. ASCRS 2007.
 Cavitation Comparison
• Straight Needle produces constant cavitation (green line)
• No cavitation is detected in Torsional mode until 95% power is
used. Cavitation occurs on the outside edges of the tip

Mark E. Schafer, PhD. Analysis of the Cutting Forces using Different Phacoemulsification Modalities, Session 1-J
 Cutting Speed Comparison
• Stellaris has the fastest cutting rate at 60% power
• Infiniti Ozil Torsional only had the slowest cutting even at 100%
power
Cutting Speed Com
m parison
3
(mm/sec)

2.5

2
speed

1.5
Curtting

0.5

0
Stellaris 66% Duty Cycle (60%) Ozil Torsional CW (100%) Ozil Mixed (Torsional 100% -
Longitudinal 60%)

Mark E. Schafer, PhD. Analysis of the Cutting Forces using Different Phacoemulsification Modalities, Session 1-J
 Stellaris – Ease of Use
Competitive advantages
of Stellaris
• Sleek and elegant
footprint

• Adjustable 18'' Screen

• Adjustable IV pole

• Optimized work surfaces

• All electric, no N2 tank

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 Stellaris – Ease of Use
High-definition touch-screen
display with intuitive interface and
optional video inlay for surgical
viewing and training

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Stellaris with StableChamber™ Fluidics
& Attune™ Energy Management
Safe
• Customize your Stellaris based on your fluidics preference, choosing the
flow-based or vacuum-based StableChamber Fluidics System

Efficient
• The six-crystal Attune Handpiece delivers optimized 28.5 kHz frequency for
consistent power delivery, increased stroke length, efficient cutting
dynamics and optimized cavitation

• Attune Advanced Software includes Foot Control Mapping, Dual-Linear

control and Advanced Waveform Modulation, which enhances followability
and reduces chatter

Easy
• Unsurpassed control, comfort, and convenience using advanced
ergonomics
• With a complete, integrated suite of products your transition to 1.8mm MICS
is easy, using either your preferred coaxial or biaxial technique.

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