Mackool™ Cataract Support System
Description :
Designed by Richard J. Mackool, M.D.
Surgeon-designed and trusted, Mackool™ capsule hooks provide the confidence you need to proceed safely in complex cataract cases when zonular integrity and capsular stability are compromised.
New design: flat bottom container covered with a transparent, rotating, protective cover to prevent retractors from falling out.
Main characteristics :
• Maximizes capsular stability with minimal zonular stress
• Avoids complications such as capsule tears and further zonular
damage or loss
• Preserves outcomes
• Easy insertion through limbal incision
• Simple removal through insertion incision or primary phaco incision
• Gentle contact points
• Longer than iris retractors, polished ends
• Directs and levels capsular bag tension
• Helps prevent torqueing of bag during nucleus rotation
• Provides rotational stability and anterior-posterior support
• Helps delay placing CTR until cortex is removed
• Will not complicate cortical clean up
• Flexible, nylon hooks with adjustable silicone
ring stopper
• 5 hooks per set in upward position ready to pick up
• 2 mm hook return
• 2 angulated regions place distal end in a parallel
plane to the capsule
• Red O-rings to stabilize cover
• Sterile