Balloon Dacryoplasty (DCP) by BVM Meditech Private Limited

We offer Balloon Catheter Dacryoplasty (DCP). Adults and children sometimes suffer from an obstruction of their tear duct (nasolacrirnal duct) most often recognized by the onset of symptoms such as:

• Chronic Tearing
• Infection, Discharge, pain and discomfort around the eye

Since its introduction in the early years of this century, incisional dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) has been the "traditional" procedure most often relied upon for relief of epiphora (chronic tearing) and nasolacrimal duct obstruction in adults. However, the high success rate for incisional DCR 90-95% is balanced by a number of potential drawbacks:

• General Anesthesia
• Recovery time extended
• A scar may develop at the incision site
• Potential for excess bleeding

Faced with these factors, many patients who have only partial obstruction and restricted tear flow, opt to cope with this condition rather than choose an incisional DCR. Now a new way to treat tear duct obstructions, can eliminate many of the drawbacks commonly associated with incisional surgery.

This highly successful procedure, known as Balloon Dacryoplasty (DCP) is now offered as an alternative to traditional incisional DCR procedures when a patient experiences partial obstruction of the tear duct. In these cases tear flow is not completely blocked, but restricted enough to cause chronic tearing. A small balloon, similar to cardiovascular balloon catheters, has been designed specifically for lacrimal procedures. Success for this balloon DCP is achieved in up to 85% of adult cases.

Below describes the basic steps of the dilatation procedure, using illustrations to demonstrate the placement of the balloon catheter:

• STEP 1:The uninflated balloon catheter is brought through an opening in the corner of the eyelid and down into the tear duct
• STEP 2:The balloon is inflated with sterile water for approximately 90 seconds. It is deflated, then inflated again for 60 seconds. It is then deflated, and reinflated for 60 seconds
• STEP 3:The balloon catheter is positioned slightly higher in the tear duct and inflated twice again, as in step 2. The balloon catheter is then deflated and removed

To find out more about your tearing condition, and if Balloon DCP can help you, contact your eye care professional. LacriCATH Balloon Dacryoplasty (DCP) Procedure Kit for treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. 2mm balloon diameter, 13mm length, ideal catheter for pediatric patients less than 30 months of age.

Features and Benefits:
• Reduces trauma to the lacrimal system
• Eliminates placement of tubes
• High success rate
• Simultaneous bilateral inflation reduces O.R. and anesthesia time

Specifications and Technical Information:
• Available in unilateral (UNI) or bilateral (BI)
• Sterile, single-use procedure kits
• Kits include inflation device AQL ® 1015