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06.15.26

Spotlight on UNITY® VCS Dynamic Stiffener 27+

In this episode of RetinaLIVE, Christina Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS is joined by Mrinali Gupta, MD, FASRS and Omesh Gupta, MD, MBA for a conversation focused on the evolution of 27-gauge instrumentation in vitreoretinal surgery with the UNITY® VCS platform. The panel discusses their experiences adapting to new tools and techniques. Listeners will hear perspectives on integrating new technology and the ongoing refinement of microsurgical approaches. 

For Important Product Information, visit unityvcs.com.
Featured surgeons are paid Alcon consultants. The views expressed are their own.

Disclaimers:
1:27: Compared to CONSTELLATION® HYPERVIT 20K vitrectomy probe Based on bench data
3:52, 4:14, 6:28, 7:33, 7:59: Versus Alcon’s Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
10:14, 11:33, 12:19: Compared to GRIESHABER® REVOLUTION® Handle

References:
1. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24615]
2. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24379]
3. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24576]
4. UNITY Phaco Handpiece – Directions for Use.
5. UNITY VCS and CS User Manual
6. Alcon Data on File, 2020. [REF-09694]
7. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24644]
8. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-25563]
9. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-25994]
10. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-09956]
11. Alcon Data on File, 2019. [REF-09958]
12. Alcon Data on File, 2021. [REF-02476]
13. Alcon Data on File, 2023. [REF-02478]
14. Alcon Data on FIle, 2023. [REF-04981]
15. Alcon Data on File, 2018. [REF-12829]
16. Alcon Data on File, 2017. [REF-09581]
17. Alcon Data on File, 2018. [REF-09577]
18. Alcon Data on File, 2019. [REF-09576]
19. Alcon Data on File, 2018. [REF-09579]
20. Alcon Data on File, 2023. [REF-09955]
21 .Alcon Data on File, 2021. [REF-09951]
22. Alcon Data on File, 2023. [REF-09952]
23. Alcon Data on File, 2023. [REF-09952]
24. Alcon Data on File, 2020. [REF-09954]
25. Finesse Flex Loop Directions for Use.

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