If you require glasses, you likely have astigmatism, a condition where the eye’s shape causes light to focus on multiple points, leading to blurred vision. This necessitates correction through glasses or surgery. For vision-correction surgery, precise marking on the eye is crucial for aligning lasers or artificial lenses to correct astigmatism.
The RoboMarker G2 by Surgilum is a first-in-class, handheld device designed to aid ophthalmic surgeons in achieving great vision outcomes for their patients. The RoboMarker G2 consists of two parts: a handle with a hidden pendular weight system that maintains horizontal stability of a numerical axis dial, and a pre-inked disposable tip that attaches to the handle at the desired axis for astigmatism correction.
Traditional markers, requiring sterilisation and wet ink application, often produce fleeting, unclear marks. In contrast, the RoboMarker’s innovative pre-inked tip offers durable, crisp marks for over two hours, ensuring surgical precision. It eliminates the guesswork of previous methods by utilizing gravity and an internal pendulum for accurate axis alignment, tested to a precision of +/- 1 degree.
Designed to solve the critical necessity to achieve accurate corneal marks for a great surgical outcome, the RoboMarker G2 sets the gold standard in corneal marking.
The RMS advances the corneal marking category by introducing several firsts that enhance precision and patient experience. It features an illuminated axis dial and magnification tools designed to increase marking accuracy. Additionally, it is the first and only system to incorporate an accelerometer-directed laser projection target, which allows for better centration of marks. Moreover, the RMS is the only marker equipped with an integrated fixation light, enabling patients to be marked according to the exact measurements taken by diagnostic equipment.
Prior markers use metal tips that require sterilisation (wait time), and application of wet ink onto a wet cornea creating an indistinct mark that faded in 15 minutes. The RoboMarker System (RMS) is novel in that it is the first corneal marker with a pre-inked disposable tip allowing corneal marks that last over 2 hours. The proprietary RMS dry ink enters into solution on the wet cornea allowing long lasting crisp astigmatism marks that ensure accuracy.
Prior markers use crude “bubble level” guides or a 2 part system where the surgeon “guestimates” the 180 horizontal position with a felt ink pen and then uses a separate metal marker to fine tune the marks to the desired axis. The RoboMarker solves the uncertainty problem by using the certainty of gravity indexed to an internal pendular weight suspended between high-precision bearings. Handles are laser tested to accuracy of +/- 1 degree.
For surgeons, the RoboMarker G2 is more than a tool; it is a partner in precision. Its ability to produce accurate corneal markings reduces the risk of post-operative complications, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust. The ergonomic design ensures ease of use, allowing surgeons to focus on their craft with confidence.
This advancement in surgical technology underscores Surgilum’s commitment to improving patient outcomes and elevating the standards of ophthalmic care. This system represents a novel, comprehensive solution, significantly enhancing the experience and outcomes for both surgeon and patient.
At Surgilūm we have a deep belief that our medical device innovations must be first in class in innovation and designed with a unique beauty not normally seen in eye surgery devices. The RoboMarker G2 was designed to function precisely, feel good in the surgeon’s hand, and be aspirationally beautiful. Our design aspirations are to create a new category of ophthalmic devices where exceptional innovative function is married to a futuristic unexpected beauty in the RMS G2 handle.
The tip design went through multiple iterations to achieve 2 position functionality with vernier lines over the magnifier and extra mold expenses to achieve the function and design beauty of the tip. We further pushed the design to include a flat black diamond-like coating to accentuate the contrast of the colored LEDs on the mode buttons and illuminated dial. Our silver version is polished to a jewelry-like finish.
In essence, every possible means has been taken to turn a medical device into a piece of art. That is our desired legacy. Simply stated, this is the first system to provide a completely novel solution and enhanced experience for both the surgeon and patient.
Category:MedicalAward Year:2025Designers:Alan Brown, Dark Forest Studio Space, Surgilum, Wilmington, North Carolina, USAManufacturer:Surgilum, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
