Bausch + Lomb announced the European launch of the Bi-Blade+ advanced dual-port vitrectomy cutter for use with the Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System.

The new surgical technology is designed to enhance vitreoretinal procedures by improving flow efficiency, reducing cutter vibration and supporting more stable IOP during surgery.

“The launch of Bi-Blade+ is the latest example of our commitment to delivering meaningful innovation in Europe,” said Luc Bonnefoy, president of Surgical at Bausch + Lomb. “Stellaris Elite has long been relied upon by European surgeons, and the 2024 Adaptive Fluidics software upgrade further enhanced the precise control and efficiency of the platform. We’re confident that the addition of Bi-Blade+ will also deliver meaningful benefits to retina surgeons and their patients.”

According to the company, Bi-Blade+ delivers a 25% increase in flow rate compared with the previous Bi-Blade system, enabling more efficient vitreous removal during vitrectomy procedures. At maximum operating speed, the cutter also demonstrated a 62% reduction in vibration, which may improve surgeon comfort and contribute to a more stable surgical experience.

The launch builds on Bausch + Lomb’s recent advancements to the Stellaris Elite platform, including the Adaptive Fluidics software upgrade introduced in 2024. The technology automatically adjusts fluid infusion into the eye in response to real-time vacuum commands from the surgeon, helping maintain precise and responsive fluidics control throughout surgery.

The combination of Bi-Blade+ and Adaptive Fluidics is intended to improve surgical stability and maintain more physiologic IOP levels during procedures. The company said that when Bi-Blade+ was used alongside Adaptive Fluidics, studies demonstrated a 62% reduction in average infusion pressure compared with procedures performed without Adaptive Fluidics. Continuous aspiration technology within the system also supports consistent IOP stability.