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Bausch + Lomb, Technolas Perfect Vision announce femtosecond laser distribution agreement
SAN DIEGO — Bausch + Lomb and Technolas Perfect Vision have entered into an agreement in principle to globally distribute Technolas Perfect Vision's femtosecond cataract and refractive laser system, according to a press release from the companies.
"Under the arrangement, [Technolas Perfect Vision] will develop and manufacture its innovative femtosecond cataract and refractive laser system from its state-of-the-art facilities in Munich, Germany, and service the product through its current worldwide service organization. Bausch + Lomb Surgical will leverage its cataract expertise and commercial capabilities to globally distribute [Technolas Perfect Vision's] femtosecond laser," the press release said.
"I think it's very exciting for us to explore the new market and new technologies together," Kristian Hohla, chief marketing officer of Technolas Perfect Vision, said at a Femto Cataract and Presbyopia Symposium sponsored by the company at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
In the press release, Robert E. Grant, CEO and president of Bausch + Lomb Surgical, said femtosecond laser technology is a clinical innovation in cataract surgery.
"The [Technolas Perfect Vision] femtosecond laser platform, which uniquely supports refractive and cataract procedures, is a natural complement to our portfolio of cataract products. This is the first of many new technologies we are pursuing focused on enhancing a physician's ability to improve patient outcomes," he said in the release.
Financial terms have not been disclosed. Commercialization is anticipated in the second half of 2011.
- Disclosure: Dr. Hohla is chief marketing officer of Technolas Perfect Vision, and Mr. Grant is CEO and president of Bausch + Lomb Surgical.