Hooks &Manipulators

0.5 mm hook, 4-7/8" (12.4 cm) Knolle Iris Hook is a commonly used tool in cataract surgeries. The hook is used to retract a portion of the iris tissue to gain access to the lens capsule. Often, multiple hooks are used at different positions around the iris and anchored, providing adequate visualization for lens removal. The Knolle hook has a slender tip for more selective retraction while featuring a serrated handle for an improved grip.

push-pull pattern, 4-1/2" (11.5 cm) Kuglen Iris Hook & Lens Manipulator is a multipurpose tool used in a variety of cataract procedures. The rounded button end is delicate enough to retract iris tissue to expose the anterior capsule of the lens. In addition, the instrument can be used to maneuver the lens into an ideal position for retraction. Both straight and angled models are available depending on physician preference.

0.15 mm v-shaped tip, 4-3/4" (12.0 cm) Maltzman-Fenzl Lens Manipulating Hook is a commonly used tool during cataract procedures. The hook is used to manipulate the opacified native lens during a phacoemulsification procedure. The tip contains 2 prongs designed to cup the lens in a variety of positions. Both angled and straight models are available with the hook depending on surgical preference.

1.25 mm tip & blade offset at 60 degree angle, round knurled handle, 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) Nagahara Nucleus Chopper is a commonly used tool in cataract extraction procedures. The chopper is used to divide the opacified nucleus into smaller pieces for eventual extraction. The instrument features a 1.25 mm tip with a 60 degree offset blade, aiding in visualization during incisions of lens tissue.