kennedy medical technology

Kennedy Medical Technology, LLC.KMT

KMT, 815 Monroe Street, Newport, KY 41071 Phone: 919.698.3376 Email: KMTech@live.com

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Surgical cataract removal procedure Number 1 therapeutic surgery for Americans

over 65 years of age. 1.4 million procedures performed each year.

Becoming very popular among veterinarians

A slim, lightweight, piezo-electric, air-cooled, autoclavable instrument approximately the size of a magic marker

Bausch & Lomb Millennium Bausch & Lomb Premiere

Alcon 20,000 Legacy AMO Sovereign

OMS Series 4

Chiron Catalyst Alcon 10,000

OMS Series 3

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a handpiece will typically break down after approximately 500 procedures because of:

Crystals cracked Cord (wire) damage Connector damage Tip damage Jammed needles Clogged aspiration port

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Only damaged cords, connectors, and shells can be identified by visual inspection

For all other problems, the handpiece must be completely disassembled to evaluate the internal components to determine cause of failure

In order to replace any component including the connector and cord, the entire handpiece must be taken apart and re-assembled

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Complete disassembly including transducer assembly from outer shell and transducer

Replaceable parts are discarded Remaining parts ultrasonically cleaned/inspected Transducer reassembled using new parts and tested Transducer assembly mated to new tested connector

and cable assembly – tested again then placed in shell housing

Autoclaved and re-tested.

KMT, Inc. offers repair of all 3 early generations of Ethicon harmonic scalpel, plus the new Harmonic Blue.

Ultrasonic instrument that cuts and cauterizes at the same time- coagulates blood proteins-55,000 Hz

Operates at a much lower temperature than other instruments- electrical surgical unit (ESU)

Produces very little if any smoke or charring of tissue- clearer surgical field

Use improves recovery time of patient

Harmonic scalpel used in all types of open and laparoscopic procedures

Very popular for tonsillectomy Ob/Gyn Can be used in most cases where ESU is

traditionally used Becoming more popular for obvious reasons

Scalpels are very similar to phaco handpiece in technology

Also works on the piezoelectric effect Plugs into the host system via a cable and multi-pin

connector

Complete disassembly of scalpel: discard cable, connector, crystals, electrodes and o-rings

Inspect and clean salvaged components ultrasonically: shell, header assembly, horn, etc.

Complete subassemblies and test each: cable assembly, transducer stack assembly, cable stack assembly, final assembly

Final test, autoclave and re-test

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Manufacturers do not repair. Handpiece or scalpel are replaced

KMT Inc. will Repair or exchange Within two working days from approval of repair

KMT Inc. Provides Emergency exchange Customer requires handpiece the next day. Send

to customer that night and customer’s broken handpiece is sent in as an exchange

No loaners available

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Currently using manufacturer Possible reasons- quality, safety, ease. do not

know alternative exists Possible concerns- Price, poor service, being

controlled by manufacturer

KMT, Inc. provides better service and price without sacrificing quality.

All repairs utilize new components Cable, crystals, electrodes, connector assembly,

o-rings and seals Custom made cable w/ Aramid fiber We use the same vendors for components as the

OEM’s whenever possible Unmatched engineering support- lead engineer

for Alcon and AMO on staff Annually audited Quality System

Our quality system is a living, breathing thing. It does not sit on the shelf until audit time. We use it every day.

Kennedy Medical Technology, LLC.KMT

KMT, 815 Monroe Street, Newport, KY 41071 Phone: 919.698.3376 Email: KMTech@live.com