DORC Eckardt End-Gripping Forceps | 25G / 0.5 mm | 1286.WD05

The DORC 1286.WD05 is a high-precision vitreoretinal instrument engineered for 2026 standards in macular surgery. Developed in conjunction with Prof. Claus Eckardt, these forceps are specifically designed for the delicate task of Internal Limiting Membrane (ILM) peeling and the management of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR).

The 1286.WD05 features a 25-gauge profile, making it a cornerstone of Minimally Invasive Vitreoretinal Surgery (MIVS). Its defining characteristic is the "nail-shaped" end-gripping platforms, which offer a specialized grasping surface that allows surgeons to initiate a membrane peel with exceptional visual clarity and minimal collateral trauma to the underlying retina.

Key Performance Features

• Stationary Distal Tip Closure: Unlike traditional forceps where the tips move toward each other, this mechanism features a stationary distal tip. This prevents the "jumping" effect during closure, ensuring the tissue is captured exactly where the surgeon intends.

• Eckardt End-Gripping Platforms: The specialized "nail-like" tips provide a broad, secure grasping surface that is ideal for lifting and peeling thin, transparent membranes like the ILM.

• Anti-Reflective Finish: Both the shaft and the tips are treated with a matte, anti-reflective finish. This eliminates glare from the high-intensity surgical microscope light, improving depth perception during micro-maneuvers.

• Tactile Advantage Handle: The ergonomic handpiece provides high-sensitivity tactile feedback, allowing the surgeon to "feel" the resistance of the membrane during the peeling process.

• High-Rigidity 25G Shaft: Provides the structural stiffness required for peripheral maneuvers while maintaining compatibility with all standard 25-gauge trocar systems.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: DORC (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center)

• Product Code: 1286.WD05

• Gauge: 25 Gauge (0.5 mm)

• Tip Style: Eckardt End-Gripping

• Actuation: Synchronous (Stationary Distal Tip)

• Handle Type: Advantage Series

• Format: Single-Use / Disposable

• Quantity: Box of 5 Forceps

Clinical & Institutional Advantages

• Superior Visualization: The low-profile tip design ensures the surgeon’s view of the membrane edge is not obstructed by the instrument itself.

• Reduced Complications: The stationary tip closure significantly reduces the risk of unintended retinal strikes or "pinching" during the initiation of the peel.

• Standardized Precision: Sourcing genuine DORC overstock allows vitreoretinal departments to provide world-class, Eckardt-style precision in a sterile, single-use format, eliminating the calibration drift common in older reusable forceps.

Ideal Applications

• Internal Limiting Membrane (ILM) Peeling: For macular hole and epiretinal membrane repair.

• PVR Membrane Management: Removal of dense contractile membranes in complex retinal detachments.

• MIVS Procedures: 25-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Genuine DORC Overstock.

• Packaging: Original OEM box containing 5 individually sterile-wrapped forceps. Factory seals are 100% intact.

• Storage: Maintained in a climate-controlled, medical-grade environment to ensure the precision alignment of the 25-gauge jaws is preserved.