The integrated orbital tissue expander (OTE) is used in the treatment of congenital anophthalmia, congenital microphthalmia, and acquired anophthalmia (from cases such as early ocular tumors or trauma). The OTE, designed by Dr. David Tse (US patent # 6,582,465), consists of a flexible "balloon/expander" held in place by a titanium fixation plate that is anchored to the lateral orbital wall by screws. A slotted arm attached to the fixation plate extends through a slot that is formed within the OTE. The OTE will be self-centered in the expanding socket as the orbit grows. A 30 gauge disposable hypodermic needle connected to a 1cc disposable syringe filled with sterile saline is inserted into the OTE through an injection port. The injection track seals upon the removal of the needle. Inflation of the OTE will effect pressure on the orbit of the patient. The OTE was tested at Dr. Jean-Marie Parel's laboratory, the Ophthalmic Biophysics Center which is part of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, Miller school of medicine.
Benefits of the OTE:
1. Implanted using normal oculoplastic surgical techniques
2. Does not require multiple surgeries
3. Multiple fixation areas on bone plate; allows for fixation point change as child grows
4. Can easily be inflated or deflated without surgery
5. Inflation and deflation can be controlled by the doctor
6. Can be removed and replaced
OTE in the News:
http://ophthalmologyweb.cnpg.com/Video/769/AboutCNPG.aspx
http://www.cfnews13.com/Health/YourHealth/2009/9/27/
girl_4_receives_revolutionary_eye_surgery_at_florida_hospital.html
OTE wins 2010 Medical Design Excellence Award
Sales Inquiries:
To purchase the OTE, please contact the distributors listed below. Distributors will
specify terms and conditions of sale.
USA:
FCI Ophthalmics (USA)
Phone: (800) 932-4202
E-mail: info@fci-ophthalmics.com
www.fci-ophthalmics.com
Egypt:
Contact person: Ahmed Moustafa
Al-Amin Medical Instruments Company
(Egypt) (AMICO)
131 El-Tahreer st., Dokki, Giza
Egypt
Phone: +202 333 654 80 / 81 / 82 / 83
Cellular: +20 10 361 2525
Fax: +202 374 982 57
For additional information, please visit www.orbitalexpander.com
or contact
Innovia <innovia@innovia-llc.com>
