Search Results

The Molteno3 S-Series glaucoma implant is intended to reduce intraocular pressure in neovascular glaucoma or glaucoma where medical and conventional surgical treatments have not been successful to control the progression of disease.

The Molteno3 S-Series Glaucoma Implant comes in two sizes and consists of a fine bore, flexible silicone translimbal tube attached to the upper surface of an injection molded polypropylene episcleral plate with a surface area of either 185mm² (size: SS) or 245mm² (size: SL). The function of the translimbal tube is to deliver aqueous humor ("aqueous") from within the anterior chamber of the eye onto the upper surface of the episcleral plate. The function of the plate is, when the device is implanted below the Tenon's capsule, to initiate the formation of a large circular bleb which develops a specialized fibrovascular bleb lining and becomes distended by aqueous fluid. The Molteno3 devices have an oval pressure ridge on the upper surface of the episcleral plate that divides the upper surface of the plate into a small, primary and a large, secondary drainage chamber. The S-Series device has a lower ridge profile and the two front suture holes have been moved to a more anterior position than the predicate G-Series device. The Molteno3 implants may be inserted between the sclera and the Tenon's tissue, so that the device would lie below both the Tenon's tissue and the overlying conjunctiva. However, other surgical techniques may be employed during the placement of a Molteno Implant, consistent with the surgeon's judgment. The device is intended for single use, is packaged individually in polypropylene presentation boxes, and is sold sterile.