Product Overview
The Braunstein Fixed Caliper is a high-precision ophthalmic marking instrument characterized by its ultra-fine dual tips and a lightweight, thin-line handle. This specialized tool features pre-set, non-adjustable dimensions of 3.5mm and 4.0mm, making it the primary choice for identifying the precise boundary of the pars plana relative to the limbus. Forged from high-tensile surgical steel, it ensures a “liquid-smooth” alignment that guides the surgeon safely away from both the retina and the crystalline lens during vitreous procedures.
Key Features
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“Beast-Bite” Pre-Set Precision: Features fixed, non-flexing marking prongs at the industry-standard 3.5mm and 4.0mm configurations (Aphakic profile). This eliminates the risk of calibration errors, giving the clinician the mechanical authority to mark safe injection or incision sites instantly.
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Ultra-Fine Surgical Tips: The distal marking pins are hand-finished to a micro-fine point. This provides a “liquid-smooth” imprint on the sclera or conjunctiva without causing localized structural trauma or tearing.
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Streamlined Thin Handle: Features an exceptionally slender, lightweight shaft assembly designed for a high-tactile pencil grip. This ensures the “beast” can be maneuvered effortlessly within the tight confines of the periorbital space without obstructing the surgical microscope view.
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Dual-Ended Clinical Efficiency: One end provides the 3.5mm footprint while the opposite end features the 4.0mm footprint. This allows the surgeon to switch between phakic and aphakic margins with a simple, fluid rotation of the tool.
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Surgical-Grade Resilience: Manufactured from premium, hardened stainless steel. It is built to maintain its precise prong distances and tip geometry through thousands of high-heat sterilization cycles.
