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Kennedy Medical Technology, LLC.KMT
KMT, 815 Monroe Street, Newport, KY 41071 Phone: 919.698.3376 Email: [email protected]
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Surgical cataract removal procedure Number 1 therapeutic surgery for Americans
over 65 years of age. 1.4 million procedures performed each year.
Becoming very popular among veterinarians
A slim, lightweight, piezo-electric, air-cooled, autoclavable instrument approximately the size of a magic marker
Bausch & Lomb Millennium Bausch & Lomb Premiere
Alcon 20,000 Legacy AMO Sovereign
OMS Series 4
Chiron Catalyst Alcon 10,000
OMS Series 3
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a handpiece will typically break down after approximately 500 procedures because of:
Crystals cracked Cord (wire) damage Connector damage Tip damage Jammed needles Clogged aspiration port
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Only damaged cords, connectors, and shells can be identified by visual inspection
For all other problems, the handpiece must be completely disassembled to evaluate the internal components to determine cause of failure
In order to replace any component including the connector and cord, the entire handpiece must be taken apart and re-assembled
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Complete disassembly including transducer assembly from outer shell and transducer
Replaceable parts are discarded Remaining parts ultrasonically cleaned/inspected Transducer reassembled using new parts and tested Transducer assembly mated to new tested connector
and cable assembly – tested again then placed in shell housing
Autoclaved and re-tested.
KMT, Inc. offers repair of all 3 early generations of Ethicon harmonic scalpel, plus the new Harmonic Blue.
Ultrasonic instrument that cuts and cauterizes at the same time- coagulates blood proteins-55,000 Hz
Operates at a much lower temperature than other instruments- electrical surgical unit (ESU)
Produces very little if any smoke or charring of tissue- clearer surgical field
Use improves recovery time of patient
Harmonic scalpel used in all types of open and laparoscopic procedures
Very popular for tonsillectomy Ob/Gyn Can be used in most cases where ESU is
traditionally used Becoming more popular for obvious reasons
Scalpels are very similar to phaco handpiece in technology
Also works on the piezoelectric effect Plugs into the host system via a cable and multi-pin
connector
Complete disassembly of scalpel: discard cable, connector, crystals, electrodes and o-rings
Inspect and clean salvaged components ultrasonically: shell, header assembly, horn, etc.
Complete subassemblies and test each: cable assembly, transducer stack assembly, cable stack assembly, final assembly
Final test, autoclave and re-test
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Manufacturers do not repair. Handpiece or scalpel are replaced
KMT Inc. will Repair or exchange Within two working days from approval of repair
KMT Inc. Provides Emergency exchange Customer requires handpiece the next day. Send
to customer that night and customer’s broken handpiece is sent in as an exchange
No loaners available
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Currently using manufacturer Possible reasons- quality, safety, ease. do not
know alternative exists Possible concerns- Price, poor service, being
controlled by manufacturer
KMT, Inc. provides better service and price without sacrificing quality.
All repairs utilize new components Cable, crystals, electrodes, connector assembly,
o-rings and seals Custom made cable w/ Aramid fiber We use the same vendors for components as the
OEM’s whenever possible Unmatched engineering support- lead engineer
for Alcon and AMO on staff Annually audited Quality System
Our quality system is a living, breathing thing. It does not sit on the shelf until audit time. We use it every day.
Kennedy Medical Technology, LLC.KMT
KMT, 815 Monroe Street, Newport, KY 41071 Phone: 919.698.3376 Email: [email protected]