Bausch + Lomb announced today that it intends to bring its recently recalled enVista intraocular lenses (IOLs) back to the market. The Vaughan, Ontario-based company said last month that it initiated a voluntary recall of the IOLs following reports of an unexplained increase in cases of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS). The recall affected the […]
Optical/Ophthalmic
Sanoculis wins CE mark for minimally invasive glaucoma treatment device
Sanoculis announced that it received CE mark for its MINT (minimally invasive nasal trabeculostomy) product. MINT, a stent-free platform, helps treat adult patients undergoing glaucoma angle surgery. The system utilizes a unique mechanical, semi-automated trephination technology. Its cutting-edge diameter of 0.14 mm creates precise openings in the pigmented trabecular meshwork. Tel Aviv, Israel–based Sanoculis said […]
BVI Medical wins FDA nod for laser endoscopy ophthalmic system
BVI Medical announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Leos (laser endoscopy ophthalmic system) for treating glaucoma. Waltham, Massachusetts–based BVI designed Leos for a more intuitive laser endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) procedure. It aims to integrate seamlessly into the surgical workflow while treating glaucoma. The company says Leos is the only laser system that […]
BVI Medical names a new CCO
Ophthalmic device company BVI Medical announced today that it has appointed Andrew Chang as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). Chang’s appointment comes as the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company enters its next phase of growth, according to a news release. The company said it has upcoming product launches and continued global expansion on the horizon. In […]
Bausch + Lomb recalls enVista intraocular lenses after reports of eye inflammation
Bausch + Lomb has initiated a voluntary recall of its enVista platform intraocular lenses (IOLs) following reports of an unexplained increase in cases of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS). The recall affects the enVista Aspire, enVista Envy and certain enVista monofocal IOLs. The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution” while the company […]
Alcon agrees to acquire Lensar and its robotic cataract laser system
Alcon announced today that it entered into a definitive merger agreement through which it intends to acquire Lensar. The acquisition includes the Ally robotic cataract laser treatment system, Lensar’s proprietary Streamline software technology and the Lensar legacy laser system. These technologies help to build Alcon’s femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) offering. Under the agreement, Alcon […]
Staar Surgical shakes up leadership structure
Staar Surgical (Nasdaq:STAA) announced that it made a series of changes to realign its leadership structure to better address market needs. The shift atop the company comes around a month after the company laid off more than 100 workers amid challenging market conditions. Lake Forest, California–based Staar, a maker of Implantable Collamer lenses, created a […]
Bausch + Lomb launches intelligent lens-fitting system
Bausch + Lomb announced today that it launched Arise, its intelligent, cloud-based lens-fitting system, in the U.S. Arise uses cloud-based technology to streamline the orthokeratology lens design process. The system syncs with topographers (a diagnostic tool that streamlines the lens design process) to create precise lens designs in seconds to treat myopia. Lenses designed by […]
BVI raises $1B in capital funding for monofocal intraocular lens
BVI Medical today announced it completed a $1 billion strategic capital raise in partnership with asset management firm TPG. The investment fully refinances BVI’s existing debt and adds equity from TPG and new investors as the ophthalmic company looks to accelerate product development and expand its global footprint. “This investment marks a pivotal moment for […]
Staar Surgical, BD, Acutus Medical announce layoffs in Southern California
Staar Surgical, BD, and Acutus Medical all filed layoff notices with the state of California over the past month, with more than 200 jobs affected. The WARN notices to the California Employment Development Department this month included: Staar Surgical is letting go of 100 employees in Monrovia and five in Aliso Viejo, with the separations […]
ForSight Robotics adds Fred Moll to board, hires R&D VP from Medtronic
ForSight Robotics announced today that it appointed Dr. Fred Moll, co-founder of surgical robot giant Intuitive Surgical, to its board of directors. Moll, considered the “father of surgical robotics,” joins the company as it looks to advance its ophthalmology-focused surgical robot. The company says it’s Moll’s first advisor role for such a technology. Yokneam Illit, […]
