Schocket Scleral Depressor Double-Ended 137 mm – Teardrop & Bar Tips

Product Description

Schocket Scleral Depressor – Double-Ended Ophthalmic Instrument

The Stellmacher Schocket Scleral Depressor is a double-ended ophthalmic surgical instrument designed to assist with controlled scleral indentation during peripheral retinal examination and vitreoretinal procedures. Featuring a 6.5 mm bar tip and a 4 mm teardrop-shaped tip, this instrument provides two working profiles for external scleral depression and peripheral retinal visualization.

Manufactured from surgical stainless steel, this 137 mm scleral depressor features a flat central handle with a pocket clip and extended shafts with rounded working ends. Its double-ended configuration allows ophthalmologists and retinal specialists to select the appropriate tip according to the examination technique and anatomical access requirements.

Key Features & Benefits

• Double-Ended Configuration: Features a bar-shaped tip and a teardrop-shaped tip for different scleral indentation techniques.
• 6.5 mm Bar Tip: Provides a defined contact surface for controlled external scleral depression during peripheral retinal examination.
• 4 mm Teardrop Tip: Rounded working profile supports localized scleral indentation and targeted positioning.
• 3 mm Bar Thickness: Defined bar dimensions for consistent instrument identification and selection.
• 137 mm Overall Length: Provides an extended working reach for ophthalmic examination and surgical handling.
• Flat Handle with Pocket Clip: Supports instrument handling and convenient attachment during storage or transport.
• Surgical Stainless Steel Construction: Durable metallic construction suitable for professional ophthalmic instrument applications.
• Reusable Instrument: Designed for repeated use when properly cleaned, inspected, and sterilized according to validated instructions.

Technical Specifications

Clinical Applications & Uses

The Schocket Scleral Depressor is intended for use by trained ophthalmologists and retinal specialists when controlled external scleral indentation is required for visualization of the peripheral retina.

• Peripheral Retinal Examination: Assists in exposing peripheral retinal areas during indirect ophthalmoscopy.
• Scleral Indentation: Provides controlled external pressure to facilitate observation of peripheral retinal structures.
• Vitreoretinal Procedures: Supports selected examination and surgical visualization techniques requiring scleral depression.
• Retinal Break Examination: Assists with peripheral retinal assessment when scleral indentation is clinically indicated.
• Ophthalmic Examination: Provides two working tip configurations for different examination positions and access requirements.

Bar Tip vs. Teardrop Tip

Bar-Shaped Tip – 6.5 mm: The transverse bar configuration provides an elongated working contact area for external scleral indentation. Its 3 mm thickness defines the bar profile.

Teardrop-Shaped Tip – 4 mm: The rounded teardrop configuration provides a more localized contact profile for targeted scleral depression during peripheral retinal assessment.

The double-ended design allows the operator to select the appropriate working end without changing instruments.

Instrument Construction & Handling

The Stellmacher Scleral Depressor combines an elongated stainless steel body with a flat central handle, attached pocket clip, and two differently shaped working ends. Its design supports controlled instrument positioning during ophthalmic examination by qualified professionals.

Cleaning, Sterilization & Maintenance

Inspect the working tips, shafts, handle, and pocket clip before each use for damage, sharp edges, corrosion, or deformation. Clean the instrument thoroughly after use and follow the manufacturer's validated reprocessing instructions. Sterilization procedures must be appropriate for the instrument and comply with the healthcare facility's approved protocols.

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