The Titanium Utrata Capsulorhexis Forceps Inamura FT5-1611, Cross-Action are surgical instruments used in ophthalmology, specifically during cataract surgery.
Like the standard Utrata forceps, these forceps are used to create a circular opening in the front portion of the lens capsule in order to remove the cataract. However, the Inamura, Cross-Action forceps have a unique design that allows for improved precision and control during the capsulorhexis procedure.
The “Inamura” in the name of these forceps refers to the ophthalmologist Dr. Shigeru Inamura, who developed the forceps with a special “cross-action” design. This design allows for the tips of the forceps to cross over each other, providing improved control and stability during the capsulorhexis procedure.
The use of titanium in the construction of these forceps makes them lightweight, strong, and resistant to corrosion, which is important for instruments that will be used repeatedly in surgical procedures. These forceps are a specialized tool used by some surgeons who prefer this particular design for performing capsulorhexis during cataract surgery.