Vitesse Human Cadaveric Eyes Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Vitesse Human Cadaveric Eyes Study
IRAS ID
165273
Contact name
Paulo Stanga
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
The liquefaction and excision of the vitreous body using low power ultrasound harmonics is a promising new alternative to guillotine pneumatic vitrectomy systems. Although commercially available vitrectomy cutters that rely on guillotine cutting are generally accepted as effective by ophthalmic surgeons, they have at least limitations. The Vitesse vitreous removal technology offers an approach to address all of these.
The purpose of this study will be to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of this prototype ultrasonic- based harmonics hand piece on human cadaveric eyes as a step previous to Clinical Trials. Results will be compared, using this new technology with those using a currently commercially available pneumatic vitrectomy system.
This study will be carried out during 2014 to 2015 at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in collaboration with the Histopathology Department, Eye Bank and different departments of the University of Manchester.REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/NE/1187
Date of REC Opinion
21 Oct 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion