Table 1 Technical characteristics of the Phaco machines used in the study.
Phaco machine | Infusion system | Fluidic | Pump | Specific (Pump) | US System | Tip | IOP during surgery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Centurion® | Compression Of Fluid Filled Bag | Active Fluidic System | Peristaltic | 7 Roller Double Elastomeric Membrane | Longitudinal Torsional | 30° Balanced Tip | 26mHg |
Centurion® with Active Sentry® | Compression Of Fluid Filled Bag | Active Fluidic System with Active Sentry | Peristaltic | 7 Roller Double Elastomeric Membrane | Longitudinal Torsional | 30° Balanced Tip | 20mmHg |
Stellaris Elite™ | Gravitational-Pressurized Mixed System | Adaptive Fluidic System | Venturi | None | Longitudinal | 20-G Straight Tip 30° Aperture | from 42.5 to 55.75 mmHg |
Whitestar Signature™ Pro | Gravity Nfusion System | Fusion Fluidic System | Peristaltic | 4 Roller Single Elastomeric Membrane | Longitudinal | 20-G Straight Tip 30° Aperture | 78 mmHg |
