Topcon’s Pascal Synthesis TwinStar receives 510(k) clearance

The FDA has issued 510(k) clearance for the Pascal Synthesis TwinStar laser photocoagulator from Topcon, according to a company press release.
The device can treat retinal disorders with a 577 nm yellow wavelength or a 638 nm red wavelength. The yellow module allows treatment of a single spot as well as with a variety of patterns and four spot sizes, while the red wavelength is for single spot treatments with two spot sizes, the release said.
“Within ophthalmology, medical laser technology evolves at a rapid pace. Accordingly, offering users a (Read more...)

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