Ilasis aims at empowering surgeons and democratizing state of the art technologies for all.
Based on the need expressed by Professor Touboul of the Bordeaux University Hospital (France), Ilasis has designed and manufactured the Helix laser scalpel, a femtosecond laser system for capsulotomy in cataract surgery.
This frugal system offers a unique flawless cutting solution, with the exceptional precision and reproducibility of femtolaser but without its cost and complexity. The patented Ilasis technology put the femtosecond laser within the hand of the surgeon, performing a perfect cut in 4 seconds without cumbersome and time-consuming preparation.
Our system has been designed by surgeons for surgeons as a user centric, single button command device. It is more compact than your phaco, battery powered, easily movable from room to room with no warm-up time.
Ilasis is performing Clinical investigations, with ongoing CE and FDA certification process, and expecting to be market live in Q3 2023.
HELIX brings a new standard in automatic capsulorhexis: no loss of time, no risk, perfect results for a fraction of the cost of FLACS.
Helix relies on 4 key benefits:
1. Efficient: seamless workflow integration in OR
- Not disturbing your workflow: roll the laser wherever you want. This enables a seamless procedure with no intraoperative patient transfer.
- Easy to move, easy to start: Helix laser is the most compact femto laser ever (0,4 x 0,4 m), lightweight (< 40 Kg) and truly mobile with batteries
2. Precise: proven femto technology for best outcomes
- State of the art femtosecond laser design and performances
- Ultra-precise laser delivery system: Helix offers the exceptional precision and reproducibility you would expect for the capsulotomy
- Concrete patient benefit: precise capsulotomy size, circularity enabling best implants positioning and good long-term outcomes
3. Simple: an intuitive handpiece for a rapid adoption
- Easy handling: a titanium handpiece designed for natural manipulation
- Ultra-simple user experience: user centric, no warm-up time, single button command …
- Automatic capsulorhexis with no adjustment needed making Helix a plug-and-play device with quick learning curve
- Patient-friendly interface: the preparation only needs a sterile patient interface, naturally docking on eye, no invasive consumables, no burning, no extra cutting
4. Cost and time savings by design: enabling femtolaser benefits for all patients
- Most affordable femtolaser ever for capsulotomy: acquisition, running and patient interface costs significantly lower than FLACS
- Rapid execution: HELIX creates an ideal capsulotomy in 4 seconds