Bioflex – Capsular Tension Ring

A CTR is a 270 degree open PMMA ring placed in the capsular bag during cataract surgery in cases with zonular instability or weakness.


Product Features:


All types made from Clinical Quality UV absorbing PMMA, they are

  • Capsular tension rings (standard type)
    • For cases involving less than 4 clock hours (4 positions) of zonular dialysis, a standard CTR is suitable.

Indications:


  • Stabilization of the crystalline lens capsule in the presence of weak or absent zonules.
  • Pseudoexfoliation (lead to lens capsular damage, most common in glaucoma).
  • Prior trauma which leads to Zonulysis( damage of zonules) or capsular rupture.
  • Expected complications during phaco surgery.
  • Situations in which sudden unfolding of a foldable IOL might cause zonular breakage or dislocation of the IOL.
  • Repositioning of IOL decentration.
  • Marfan syndrome (results in subluxated lens with weak zonules).

Capsular Tension Ring (CTR):


  • CTR is an open-ended,
    • flexible horseshoe-shaped polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) filament.
    • with two eyelets at either end.

Benefits:

  • It is used in cases involving less than 4 clock hours of zonular dialysis.
  • Ensures stable conditions during surgery.
  • Prevents capsular fibrosis.

Models:

Model No CTR 10 CTR 11
Overall Diameter 10.00 mm 11.00 mm
Closed Diameter 12.00 mm 13.00 mm