Broad applications seen for electrosurgical instrument

MIAMI — Cataract surgery may be possible using a plasma energy blade. If this turns out to be true, one physician foresees enormous potential for expanding the reach of cataract surgery in the developing world.

The Fugo Blade (Medisurg), sometimes referred to as the plasma blade or plasma knife, is currently approved in the United States for use in capsulorrhexis in cataract surgery and for repair of lens capsule tears. Other ophthalmic surgical applications are currently being evaluated in other countries.

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