1. Evaluation of the efficacy and of the safety of the new
Stellaris
Evaluation of the efficacy and of the safety of the new
B&L STELLARIS phacoemulsification system in biaxial and standard phacoemulsification
Roberto Bellucci MD
Chief of the Hospital Ophthalmic Unit
Hospital and University of Verona, Italy
FINANCIAL INTEREST: E

2. Stellaris – Efficiency Unique Handpiece
Stellaris handpiece and CustomControl™ Software IIiled
New 6-crystal configuration for enhanced ergonomics and balance – ideal for all hand sizes
28.5 kHz for optimised cavitation, and rapid emulsification with minimal thermal loading
Precise control of power modulation for customised energy wave patterns and low overall phaco time
Locking irrigation connectors for added safety

3. The Vacuum Fluidics Module
Pioneering vacuum system for beyond “Venturi” responsiveness and aspiration efficiency
Vacuum limit increased from 550 mmHg to 600 mmHg
Advanced sensing technology accurately monitors and maintains targeted vacuum rise and intra-operative aspiration rate
Air and fluid venting system
Eliminates external gas supply using all electric design
EQ VFM

4. StableChamber™ Tubing
Safety
Small diameter tubing increases resistance for high vacuum and steady low flow
Internal mesh designed to capture material and prevent clogging
Minimises variability in steady-state

5. The Dual Linear Control Pedal
On demand independent linear control of aspiration and phaco power
Wireless connectivity for operating room convenience
With Dual Linear technology, the surgeon is able to achieve independent simultaneous control of vacuum and ultrasound. This affords simultaneous linear management of holding power and/or follow ability. The surgeon is able to control their adjustment to the “sweet spot”, which is excellent for the entire range of surgical techniques from divide and conquer to bi-manual phaco. The control with dual linear technology provides the opportunity for safety and efficiency throughout the procedure.

6. Standard Phaco 1.1 mm phaco needles are available
with internal diameters mm

7. My default settings Phaco power Vacuum Bottle height 90 cm to 120 cm
Micropulse 10% max power, 85 pps, % duty cicle
Vacuum
mm lumen mm Hg
Up to 0.7 mm mm Hg
Slow rise 3-4
Bottle height 90 cm to 120 cm

8. Results 100 consecutive surgeries Vacuum module
Standard 1.1 mm needles with mm internal lumen
Cataract hardness (1-4)

9. Results I case of chamber instability No chamber collapse
Good holding and following ability
No case of tubing clogging (the filter stops lens fragments)

10. Conclusions
The new Stellaris phacoemulsification system is the ideal machine for both standard and 1.8 mm phacoemulsification
Better fluidics control with 1.1 mm needles
Better fluidics and phaco efficiency with 0.9 mm needles
Improved safety

11. Thank you for your attention
Roberto Bellucci MD
Verona, Italy