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Nidek announces European approvals for phacoemulsifier, laser

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LISBON, Portugal – Nidek has received regulatory CE Mark approvals in Europe for the EC-5000CXIII excimer laser system and the CV-7000 phacoemulsification system, the company announced here.

In a press conference held during the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, company spokesman Kuntal Joshi also announced the launch of Nidek’s first IOL, the Nex-Acri. The Nex-Acri is a three-piece IOL with a total diameter of 12.5 mm and an optic diameter of 6 mm.

“With the new CV-7000 and Nidek Nex-Acri, a hydrophobic acrylic foldable IOL, we forge ahead to establish a strong presence in the area of cataract surgery – an area of growth for Nidek,” said Motoki Ozawa, a vice president of Nidek vice president.