The CataRhex 3 is the perfect phaco unit for the mission field! This robust unit has proven it's worth over many years and by many many surgeons. My experience with the CataRhex 3 dates back to 2013 with using it for the first time in Ecuador. What I was amazed at was my ability to use the machine without complications without even having a company representative there in the field to walk me through the use. (A local distributor did review the settings with me in Quito initially)
Qualities that make the CataRhex 3 something to consider as your next phaco machine
- Compact and portable nature
- Reusable tubing
- Reliability and Durability
- Amazing performance
- Ease of Use
- Ability to put on any IV pole
- Ability to do anterior vitrectomy
- Diathermy
- Swiss engineering
In addition, the feature that I like the most about this little gem of a phaco machine is that it is FDA approved and one is able to use it in your own OR in the USA to be 100% comfortable with it (utilizing their company reps if desired). I was able to do a trial recently in my surgery center and had absolutely no issues moving back and forth between it and my normal phaco machine. For me, this is such a strong point as I have a firm belief that it is best for US surgeons being involved internationally to be bringing their strongest suit when volunteering. Therefore, when one is using the same technology that one is used to at home and has experience with, I believe we are bringing our best effort and skillsets to situations outside of our normal comfort zone (i.e. most mission field settings)
The EPIC II microscope equipped with the automated XY module and Z focus module is a perfect partner to this unit and has been used to complement as a travel companion to bring modern phaco technology to places of need.
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