Description
Alvis Foreign Body Instrument
The Alvis foreign body instrument is another named choice for surface particle work. It helps you free a speck from the cornea or conjunctiva once the eye is numb. Some clinics stock it next to a spud so they have two tip styles to hand.
Two Tools Are Better Than One
No single tip suits every speck. A fine point may catch a small embedded grain, while a broader end lifts a flat chip. So many clinics stock two patterns. Alvis can fill either slot, depending on how its tip suits you.
Recording What You Removed
- Note what the particle was, if you can tell.
- Record its location and depth on a sketch.
- Mention any stain left behind.
- Then set a clear plan for review.
Is Alvis the Right Pattern?
Only one form is listed. However, the photos show the working end, so compare it with your favorite. If your team already uses it, a spare makes sense. Otherwise, it may be worth a trial beside your current tool.
Caring for It Day to Day
Wipe the tip with a moist gauze straight after the case. Later, give it a full clean, brush and rinse. Dry it well before steam. Also inspect the point, because a damaged tip can scratch healthy tissue.
Tips for a Calm Patient
A calm patient makes the job safer. So explain what you will do in plain words. Give a target to look at and remind them not to squeeze. Then work in short bursts and let them blink between strokes.
Our Cover and Links to Explore
It travels non-sterile, and after cleaning and sterilizing you can use it again and again. Our warranty lasts three years against manufacturing defects on Alvis tools, so flaws are not your cost. We pick stainless steel suited to ASTM F899. Check the eye instrument range or the Francis tool as an alternative. Our FAQ hub covers the details.
For professional use only. See sterilization tips and delivery details here.
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