Alcon is set to present its latest clinical data and "groundbreaking innovations" in retinal surgery at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting, taking place July 31 to August 2 in Long Beach, California. The company's comprehensive showcase highlights significant advances in surgical technology designed to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes for retina specialists.
Unity VCS Platform Innovations
At the center of Alcon's presentation is the Unity VCS platform, which introduces several first-to-market innovations. Jim DiFilippo, vice president and general manager of US surgical at Alcon, emphasized the company's strategic focus: "At ASRS, we're proud to highlight our singular, strategic vision: delivering surgical efficiency and equipping retina specialists with the tools to achieve exceptional patient outcomes."
The platform features Intelligent Fluidics technology, the HyperVit 30k CPM Vitrectomy Probe, and the TetraSpot Multi-spot Laser Probe, representing significant technological advances in vitreoretinal surgery.
Clinical Data Presentations
Alcon has scheduled multiple scientific presentations to demonstrate the clinical benefits of its new technologies:
Dr. Steve T. Charles will present "Comparison of Traction Force between Current Generation and Next Generation Vitrectomy Systems (25Ga)" on Friday, August 1, at 8:00 a.m., providing direct comparative data on surgical performance improvements.
Dr. Kourous Rezaei will discuss "Functional Assessment of a Novel 27-Gauge Multi-Spot Laser Probe in a Surgical Simulation Bioniko Eye Model" at 8:03 a.m., demonstrating the capabilities of the TetraSpot technology in controlled testing environments.
Additional presentations include Dr. David R. Chow's analysis of "The Safety, Brightness and Clinical Options of the LED RGB Light Source on the UNITY Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) Platform" and Dr. Martin Charles's research on intraocular pressure control advances.
UNIPEXY Gas Delivery System
Beyond the Unity VCS platform, Alcon will demonstrate the UNIPEXY Gas Delivery System, a portable, in-clinic gas delivery device. The system features an integrated single-dose pico-cylinder containing either perfluoropropane (C3F8) or sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), enabling "convenient and efficient pneumatic retinopexy" procedures.
Interactive Educational Programming
The company will host the "Retina Live" podcast at ASRS, featuring interviews with world-renowned retina surgeons sharing their firsthand experiences with the new technologies. The live recording sessions cover topics including Intelligent Fluidics, Unity platform applications, 27-gauge surgery transformations, and overall surgical experience enhancements.
Hands-On Demonstrations
The Unity VCS system will be available for surgeons to demo and purchase during the conference, allowing attendees to experience the new technologies firsthand and evaluate their potential integration into clinical practice.
