Diamatrix | XpandNT Iris Speculum
This pupillary expansion
device gently expands the
eye through 8 points of
fixation to create 6.7 mm
of dilation through a 2.4
mm incision for improved
and safer access to the
anterior segment. The
ring has a very low pro-
file compared with simi-
lar devices on the mar-
ket, which provides surgeons with plenty of maneuverability within
the eye.
The XpandNT is now available in both reusable and single-use
versions, so it's clear that Diamatrix is gearing the product to be
financially accessible to large hospital systems and small inde-
pendent ASCs. That's nice to see. Hospitals, which get paid 40%
more than my free-standing ASC does for cataract surgery, might
not think twice about paying $100 for the disposable device or may
want to invest $250 in the reusable ring, which is validated for 5
uses. A high-volume surgery center might not have the time or staff to
properly care for and reprocess the delicate reusable ring in order to
achieve value for the higher cost. In addition, hospitals and surgery
centers that exclusively use single-use supplies may not want to
introduce a reusable device to the mix. Whatever the case,
Diamatrix has given surgeons and facility leaders an option.
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Dr. Newsom (hunter@newsomeye.net) is a cataract and refractive surgeon and
founder of Newsom Eye & Laser Center in Tampa and Sebring, Fla.
