O'Connor Double Ended Scleral Depressor Overview

The O'Connor is a double ended scleral depressor with a teardrop depressor end and a Gass marking end. The examiner can depress and mark without changing instruments.

Design and Specifications

• Double ended, flat handle
• Full length 14cm
• Depressor end: teardrop shaped, 3mm wide
• Marking end: Gass pattern, 1.5mm
• Reusable, supplied non-sterile

How It Compares

The O'Connor and the Schocket are both double ended with a marking end. The O'Connor has a teardrop depressor end and a finer Gass marking end, while the Schocket has a rounded end, a wider curved marking end and a pocket clip. For a depressor worn on the finger, see the Schepens.

Clinical Use

Scleral depression during indirect ophthalmoscopy, retinal examination and retinal surgery, pressing gently on the sclera through the lid to bring the peripheral retina into view.

Material and Construction

Surgical grade stainless steel, hand finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a smooth, atraumatic tip.

Sterilization and Care

Supplied non-sterile. Clean and sterilize it before first use. It is fully autoclavable and made for repeated use. Rinse it straight after use, clean it with a neutral pH detergent, and never use saline or abrasive cleaners. Inspect the tip before each use: it must be smooth, with no burr or scratch. See our instrument care guide.

Ordering

O'Connor Double Ended Scleral Depressor, SKU SA-540-36. Supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, ophthalmic surgery centers, clinics and distributors worldwide, with bulk pricing and OEM or private label marking on request. Send us your list for a quote, or browse the full depressor range.