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Lookup New SKU Numbers Here. Have an Old Order Number? Use Our Cross Reference Lookup Table.
Product ID Changeover March 2022. To comply with FDA GUDID guidelines Mastel is updating our SKU (stock keeping unit) numbers. If you have any questions please call 1-800-657-8057, email, or use our website’s chat feature. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this transition. For additional information on SKU #’s and other identification information […]

Recognized as one of the Top 10 Ophthalmic Instrument Manufacturers.
for including us in their list of Top 10 Ophthalmic Instrument Providers. Here is a copy of Mastel Precision’s featured article in MedTech Outlook’s Ophthalmic 2021 edition. View Magazine

Mastel Instrument Identification Tips:
Trying to find a product variation using a Lot Number IXXXX, or Serial Number GXXXX?
Checkout these helpful Identification tips to locate the correct SKU/Order Number on your instrument, Or call our Customer Service Representatives to look up the instrument identifier you have.

How Mastel’s UltraThin Diamond Blades have lowered the chances of elevated IOP
We discuss elevated intraocular pressure (ocular hypertension or IOP) and how Mastel’s UltraThin diamond blades have minimized ocular hypertension in surgeries.

What is Mastel’s Annual Maintenance Program For Diamond Knives?
A diamond knife is an ophthalmologists most valuable surgical instrument for incisions. Mastel recommends annual cleaning and inspection of a diamond knife to extend its life by removing the saline and cellular buildup while also ensuring the epoxy integrity and diamond edge. This is why Mastel offers an Annual Maintenance Service Program for diamond scalpels.

Reducing Post Lasik Astigmatism – Professor Douglas Donald Koch, MD
Post refractive residual corneal astigmatism is a relatively common problem faced by ophthalmologists and their patients. Douglas Donald Koch, MD demonstrates how Peripheral Corneal Relaxing Incisions (PCRI’s) can improve patient outcomes.

How to Maintain Your Diamond Scalpel
Over the decades, I have been asked many times how many cases one should expect to get off of a single diamond scalpel. My answer has been modified to where I now simply quip “anywhere between zero and infinity.” As corny as it sounds, it is actually true. Below, I will discuss the six steps […]
The Mastel Diamond Difference
Diamond Element Series Promoting the Understanding of Diamond Blade Design in Relation to Wound Closure.
Diamond Element 1 - Piercing Characteristics
Diamond Element 2 - Alpha Angles
Diamond Element 3 - Blade Margin Optimization For Dedicated Width Blades
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