The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the Faros anterior cataract surgery system from Oertli Instrumente, according to a press release.
Faros is designed to enhance operational efficiency in cataract surgery through a compact design that takes up less space in the operating room and allows for easy integration into office-based surgery with a fast setup time. It also features adaptability to different levels of cataract hardness through fluid and vacuum control, according to the release.
The company said that the clearance allows the Faros and CataRhex 3 devices, which are approved under the