FDA approval for DK Injector (DK7797), suitable for Alcon Monarch II "B"+ "C" cartridges Dated: February 2006
The DK injector (DK7797) by Duckworth & Kent has recieved appropriate government / marketing / clinical approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The injector is suitable for Alcon MONARCH® II sterile single use "B" and "C" cartridges for implantation of ALCON® ACRYSOF® Acrylic foldable IOL's. For more information about this product please click here or contact us to find out how to purchase the product.
New Instrument Set for Coaxial Phaco Through a 2.2mm Incision Dated: January 2006
Duckworth & Kent has developed a set of instruments designed for coaxial phaco through a 2.2mm incision. The set includes a new injector (DK7797) that is suitable for the ALCON® MONARCH® II "B" and "C" cartridges for implantation of ACRYSOF® Acrylic IOL's. Also in the set are 2 new diamond knives, a capsulorhexis forceps and the new Salvittti Akahoshi Micro PreChopper. For more details on the instrument set click the link below. www.duckworth-and-kent.com/fp_coaxial_phaco_2.2mm_incision.asp
February Product Update Leaflet Dated: January 2006
The February product update leaflet has details and illustrations of new additions to our product range since the publication of the 'New Products Supplement - August 2005'. Click the link below to download the pdf copy. www.duckworth-and-kent.com/resources/feb06_update.pdf
New Products Supplement - August 2005 published Dated: July 2005
A new products supplement has been published to include all new instruments up to August 2005 that have been introduced since the publication of our Ophthalmic Titanium Surgical Instrument Catalogue 2002 edition. Contact us for a hard copy or simply click the link below to download the pdf version. www.duckworth-and-kent.com/resources/supplement_aug05.pdf
Award for the best commercial exhibition stand Dated: May 2005
During the Royal College of Ophthalmologist meeting in Birmingham Duckworth & Kent was presented with a trophy for the 'Award for the best commercial exhibition stand'
Duckworth & Kent listed on NHS PASA Framework Dated: March 2005
The NHS Purchasing & Supply Agency (PASA) have recently awarded places on the new national 'Framework Agreement for Surgical Instruments' to selected suppliers. Duckworth & Kent has been accepted into the framework. Trusts can take advantage of special pricing and conditions featured on the instrument framework by contacting Duckworth & Kent or viewing the PASA website. www.pasa.nhs.uk/medical/
Accredited ISO 9001:2000 standard and to ISO13485:2003 standard Dated: September 2004
In September 2004 Duckworth and Kent's Quality Management System was assessed and certified to the latests standards, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO13485:2003. Duckworth & Kent first obtained certification of its Quality Management System In January 1996 under ISO 9001, EN46001 and ISO 13485. To read more on our Regulatory Services click here
