{"id":25800,"date":"2026-01-14T10:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rayner.com\/global\/?p=25800"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:28:25","slug":"rayner-unveils-revolutionary-sophi-phaco-system-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rayner.com\/global\/rayner-unveils-revolutionary-sophi-phaco-system-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Rayner unveils revolutionary Sophi Phaco system in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rayner has secured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for Sophi, the Swiss-engineered phacoemulsification system set to redefine efficiency for US cataract surgeons.<\/p>\n<p>Sophi (Swiss Ophthalmology Innovation) brings a bold new philosophy to the operating room: maximum productivity, without compromise. Packed with features tailored to meet the demands of ASCs, office-based surgery and US hospital networks alike \u2013 such as Triple Pump Fluidics (both peristaltic and venturi), an intuitive user interface and wireless power concept &#8211; Sophi is engineered for streamlined workflows. Surgeons and clinical teams benefit from faster setup, quicker patient turnover and greater mobility, without sacrificing patient safety.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y_-hdBPAO78?si=2M2kBj7bG9fY_4hd\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The system has already earned strong global acclaim: \u201cSophi has been my only phaco machine for the past four years,\u201d said Dr. Erik Mertens, Medical Director at Medipolis, Belgium, and Past-President of AECOS Europe. \u201cIts fluidics, ease of use and versatility truly set it apart. I highly recommend it to high-volume cataract and refractive surgeons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beyond performance, Sophi is prepared for the future of sustainable ophthalmology. A recent position paper from leading ophthalmic societies (ASCRS, ESCRS, APACRS, LATAMSCRS) estimated a 307kg reduction in discarded plastic per 1,000 cataract surgeries using Sophi\u2019s day cassette option1. Rayner is committed to bringing this highly popular feature to the US market soon, supporting the industry\u2019s drive to reduce surgical waste and carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Rayner CEO Tim Clover commented, \u201cUS surgeons deserve an innovative alternative to conventional phaco technology, and Sophi delivers that. Clinics worldwide tell us they\u2019re running more efficiently and cutting cost and waste, so we\u2019re looking forward to bringing these benefits to surgeons across the US through our new team of surgical equipment specialists\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Contact your local Rayner representative for more information, or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rayner.com\/sophi\">www.rayner.com\/sophi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Unmet Need for Multiuse Phacoemulsification Machine Products Multisociety Position Paper. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyesustain.org\/resource-library\/position-papers\/multiuse-phaco-cassettes\">Multiuse Phaco Cassettes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Rayner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since the implantation of the first Rayner intraocular lens by Sir Harold Ridley in 1949, Rayner has had the goal to improve vision and restore sight worldwide. Today, Rayner\u2019s mission remains to deliver innovative and clinically superior ophthalmic products that respond to the expectations of our global customers to improve the sight and quality of life of their patients.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in Worthing, United Kingdom, Rayner markets its medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and digital solutions globally through a network of distributors and includes direct sales teams in the United Kingdom, Eire, USA, Canada, Brazil, India, Poland, Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>Not all Rayner products are approved for sale in every country. Please contact your local Rayner distributor for details of which products are available in your area.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a92026 Rayner Group, all rights reserved. \u2018Rayner\u2019 and &#8216;Sophi\u2019 are proprietary marks of the Rayner Group. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Rayner, The Ridley Innovation Centre, 10 Dominion Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AQ. Registered in England: 615539 | EC 2026-03 EN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rayner has secured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for Sophi, the Swiss-engineered phacoemulsification system set to redefine efficiency for US cataract surgeons. Sophi (Swiss Ophthalmology Innovation) brings a bold new philosophy to the operating room: maximum productivity, without compromise. 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