This Trapezoidal blade uses Mastel’s signature UltraThin Technology (100-120 μm). Stealth (asymmetric) self-directing faceting bias wants to dive into the anterior chamber during paracentesis formation. Surgeon has superb control over the shape of the incision profile by going straight in to the internal width preferred for routine surgery. Superb for wound enlargement in any situation. Exceptional wound histology and resultant ease of closure. Trapezoidal shaped side edges ensure that these diamonds will rehone to original specifications thereby offering superior value.
~Mastel maintains strict standards upon width and length, requiring diamond replacement at times to maintain performance standards.
~Angulated dop only due to asymmetric faceting.
~Titanium President handle is a very robust design with more than ten thousand sold.
These diamonds are miniature replicas of our renowned Gimbel SuperStealth trapezoid diamonds used for the phaco wounds. They are very piercing, allowing the surgeon to go in less far or further as desired to create very versatile wound dimensions. For instance, if one is placing iris hooks, then you can just penetrate with the tip to create the smallest internal osteum possible and depending upon surgical need, the surgeon simply continues to enter the anterior chamber until the right size and fit is achieved for routine technique. These are also very easy to enlarge with for those who want this capability as the sides are sharp quite far back, which makes them far more costly to produce. This is Professor Alan Crandall’s favorite diamond.
Additional information
Size
0.7/1.2 mm, 1.1/1.4 mm, 1.3/1.6 mm
Tip Angle
60°
Blade Width
0.7/1.2mm, 1.1/1.4mm, 1.3/1.6mm
Useful Length
4.5-5.0mm
Blade Thickness
100-120 μm (UltraThin)
Blade Rehonability
Rehonable
Mounting
Angled
Blade Faceting
Stealth (Self-Directing)
Other Features
Paracentesis Version of the Gimbel SuperStealth
Testimonials
“I have been using an ASICO diamond for side port creation for a number of years, and before I tried the Mastel Fine Triamond and Fine ParaTrap I had preferred a 0.8mm diamond. At the conclusion of the case I would always hydrate the side port to ensure closure; despite this technique, I would spend 15 to 30 seconds on each side port either re-hydrating or firmly holding pressure over the incision roof. I meticulously dried the incision edge, and if I still had even small leakage, I would place a 10-0 nylon suture (approximately 1.5-2% ).
Most recently I have been using a Paratrap in one instrument set and a Triamond in another set. My other two sets have 0.8mm ASICO diamonds. What I found was just amazing: I don’t even have to hydrate the paracentesis when I use a Mastel blade. I have had zero leaks in over 600 cases with these diamonds, and I have not had to suture one yet. My surgery day goes faster because I don’t spend the extra time at the end of the case trying to get the paracentesis to seal. Postoperatively, these side ports look much cleaner with little edema. I feel more assured that the side port is not going to be an issue on postop Day 1 for my patients. I also like the ability to titrate the paracentesis size with the Triamond; it works great for a second instrument or iris hooks (like for a Flomax case or pseudoexfoliation). Because these incisions seal so well, I think they would be advantageous for accommodating IOL cases because most of those lenses require an absolutely stable chamber to allow the IOL to remain in the intended location to achieve accommodation.” – Jason Jones, MD, Jones Eye Clinic, Sioux City, IA
“I must say that the Fine ParaTraps are really wonderful. They are sharp and very easy to use. I have used diamonds for 25 years and these are the best I have ever used. Small incisions sometimes are quite difficult to get watertight, but with these diamonds this really is not a problem. The wounds are closing spontaneously without any need for hydration. I must say that they are really brilliant!” – Leif Corydon, MD, PhD, Vejle, Denmark
“I have been using Mastel diamonds for many years and currently use the Fine ParaTrap trapezoidal blade for bimanual cataract surgery. The ParaTrap makes consistent and precise incisions and I would recommend these blades to all cataract surgeons.” – Ray T. Oyakawa, MD, Torrance, CA
Fine ParaTrap
$1,895.00
This Trapezoidal blade uses Mastel’s signature UltraThin Technology (100-120 μm). Stealth (asymmetric) self-directing faceting bias wants to dive into the anterior chamber during paracentesis formation. Surgeon has superb control over the shape of the incision profile by going straight in to the internal width preferred for routine surgery. Superb for wound enlargement in any situation. Exceptional wound histology and resultant ease of closure. Trapezoidal shaped side edges ensure that these diamonds will rehone to original specifications thereby offering superior value.
~Mastel maintains strict standards upon width and length, requiring diamond replacement at times to maintain performance standards.
~Angulated dop only due to asymmetric faceting.
~Titanium President handle is a very robust design with more than ten thousand sold.
Description
These diamonds are miniature replicas of our renowned Gimbel SuperStealth trapezoid diamonds used for the phaco wounds. They are very piercing, allowing the surgeon to go in less far or further as desired to create very versatile wound dimensions. For instance, if one is placing iris hooks, then you can just penetrate with the tip to create the smallest internal osteum possible and depending upon surgical need, the surgeon simply continues to enter the anterior chamber until the right size and fit is achieved for routine technique. These are also very easy to enlarge with for those who want this capability as the sides are sharp quite far back, which makes them far more costly to produce. This is Professor Alan Crandall’s favorite diamond.
Additional information
0.7/1.2 mm, 1.1/1.4 mm, 1.3/1.6 mm
60°
0.7/1.2mm, 1.1/1.4mm, 1.3/1.6mm
4.5-5.0mm
100-120 μm (UltraThin)
Rehonable
Angled
Stealth (Self-Directing)
Paracentesis Version of the Gimbel SuperStealth
Testimonials
“I have been using an ASICO diamond for side port creation for a number of years, and before I tried the Mastel Fine Triamond and Fine ParaTrap I had preferred a 0.8mm diamond. At the conclusion of the case I would always hydrate the side port to ensure closure; despite this technique, I would spend 15 to 30 seconds on each side port either re-hydrating or firmly holding pressure over the incision roof. I meticulously dried the incision edge, and if I still had even small leakage, I would place a 10-0 nylon suture (approximately 1.5-2% ).
Most recently I have been using a Paratrap in one instrument set and a Triamond in another set. My other two sets have 0.8mm ASICO diamonds. What I found was just amazing: I don’t even have to hydrate the paracentesis when I use a Mastel blade. I have had zero leaks in over 600 cases with these diamonds, and I have not had to suture one yet. My surgery day goes faster because I don’t spend the extra time at the end of the case trying to get the paracentesis to seal. Postoperatively, these side ports look much cleaner with little edema. I feel more assured that the side port is not going to be an issue on postop Day 1 for my patients. I also like the ability to titrate the paracentesis size with the Triamond; it works great for a second instrument or iris hooks (like for a Flomax case or pseudoexfoliation). Because these incisions seal so well, I think they would be advantageous for accommodating IOL cases because most of those lenses require an absolutely stable chamber to allow the IOL to remain in the intended location to achieve accommodation.” – Jason Jones, MD, Jones Eye Clinic, Sioux City, IA
“I must say that the Fine ParaTraps are really wonderful. They are sharp and very easy to use. I have used diamonds for 25 years and these are the best I have ever used. Small incisions sometimes are quite difficult to get watertight, but with these diamonds this really is not a problem. The wounds are closing spontaneously without any need for hydration. I must say that they are really brilliant!” – Leif Corydon, MD, PhD, Vejle, Denmark
“I have been using Mastel diamonds for many years and currently use the Fine ParaTrap trapezoidal blade for bimanual cataract surgery. The ParaTrap makes consistent and precise incisions and I would recommend these blades to all cataract surgeons.” – Ray T. Oyakawa, MD, Torrance, CA