D&K 6-153 Sterilizing Case w/ 4 Mackool Cataract Support Hooks

D&K Mackool Cataract Support System | Sterilizing Case & 4 Hooks

The Duckworth & Kent 6-153 system is a specialized ophthalmic solution engineered for the 2026 standards of complex cataract surgery. Designed by Dr. Richard Mackool, these support hooks are mission-critical for managing patients with zonular laxity, pseudoexfoliation syndrome, or subluxated lenses.

Unlike standard iris hooks, the Mackool system features a unique geometry and silicone disc mechanism specifically designed to engage the capsular bag equator, providing a stable platform for phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.

Key Performance Features

• Capsular Bag Stabilization: The fine wire hooks are engineered with a specific radius to atraumatically engage the capsulorhexis edge, pulling the capsular bag toward the limbus to compensate for missing or weak zonules.

• Adjustable Silicone Stoppers: Each hook is equipped with a movable silicone disc. This allows the surgeon to lock the hook in place against the corneal incision, maintaining precise tension throughout the procedure without the risk of the hook slipping inward.

• High-Grade Titanium/Stainless Construction: D&K (England) is world-renowned for its metallurgy. These instruments are designed to maintain their delicate "memory" and tensile strength through thousands of sterilization cycles.

• Atraumatic Design: The ultra-fine gauge of the wire ensures that the hooks can be inserted through sub-1.0 mm paracentesis incisions, maintaining chamber integrity and reducing the risk of iris trauma.

• D&K 6-153 Sterilizing Case: The included metal case is custom-milled to house the hooks securely. It prevents the delicate wire tips from bending or becoming entangled during ultrasonic cleaning or autoclave processing.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Duckworth & Kent (D&K)

• Country of Manufacture: England

• Case Reference: 6-153

• Hook Style: Mackool Cataract Support (Capsular Hooks)

• Quantity: 4 Hooks + 1 Sterilizing Case

• Material: Surgical-grade metal with medical-grade silicone discs

Clinical & Institutional Advantages

• Success in Complicated Cases: Essential for preventing vitreous loss and capsular collapse in "bag-in-the-lens" techniques or when dealing with zonular dialysis.

• Standardized Logistics: By housing the hooks in a dedicated D&K case, the sterile processing department (SPD) can easily account for these small, high-value instruments, reducing the high replacement costs associated with lost or damaged micro-hooks.

• Longevity: D&K instruments are a "lifetime" investment for a facility. Sourcing this "Great Condition" set provides premium British-made ophthalmic tools at a significant reduction in capital expenditure.

Ideal Applications

• Complex Cataract Surgery: Management of mature or hypermature cataracts with weak zonules.

• Traumatic Cataract Repair: Stabilizing the lens during secondary IOL fixation.

• Teaching & Academic Centers: A standard set for demonstrating capsular management techniques.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used — Excellent Condition.

• Integrity: The hooks have been inspected for straightness; the distal "J" curves are intact and free of burrs. The silicone stoppers are flexible and move with appropriate resistance.

• Case Condition: The D&K metal case is robust with a functional latch and clear manufacturer markings.

• Safety Note: These instruments are provided non-sterile. Because of their delicate nature, they must be cleaned in an ophthalmic-specific ultrasonic cleaner and undergo a validated steam autoclave cycle prior to patient use.