{"product_id":"z-kap-scleral-protector","title":"Z-Kap Scleral Protector","description":"\u003cp\u003eZ‑KAP™ is a patented scleral shield engineered by leading ophthalmologists under the guidance of \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eDr. Carol Karp\u003c\/b\u003e at the \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eBascom Palmer Eye Institute\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the world’s foremost centers for ocular surface oncology. Designed for global clinical practice, Z‑KAP™ brings unmatched safety, control, and confidence to postoperative chemotherapeutic application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eA Smarter Way to Deliver Cytotoxic Therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZ‑KAP™ enables \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003esafe, targeted placement of Mitomycin‑C or 5‑Fluorouracil\u003c\/b\u003e following excision of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePterygia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcular Surface Squamous Neoplasia (OSSN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ocular surface tumors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy creating a controlled interface between the sclera and the therapeutic agent, Z‑KAP™ helps minimize complications such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScleral melt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorneal toxicity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUlceration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary glaucoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eHow Z‑KAP™ Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter lesion excision, place \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eZ‑KAP™ directly over the sclera\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003ebeneath the conjunctiva\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the cytotoxic sponge \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eon top of the shield\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently fold the conjunctiva over the sponge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow therapeutic contact for \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003e30 seconds to 1 minute\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly with \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eBalanced Salt Solution (BSS)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple, surgeon‑friendly technique ensures controlled exposure while protecting delicate underlying tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eWhy Surgeons Prefer Z‑KAP™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to direct sponge placement, Z‑KAP™:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduces scleral staining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintains conjunctival elevation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevents excessive drug penetration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhances safety without compromising therapeutic efficacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a more predictable, tissue‑sparing approach to postoperative chemotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003ePresented at ARVO 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveiled at \u003cb class=\"ws-bold\"\u003eARVO 2023\u003c\/b\u003e, Z‑KAP™ reflects Dr. Karp’s commitment to advancing ocular surface oncology through practical, globally adaptable innovation. It is a testament to thoughtful design shaped by real surgical challenges and decades of clinical expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/iovs.arvojournals.org\/article.aspx?articleid=2791046\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akriti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665321148634,"sku":"AOPL\/TS20‑NS","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/7204\/9114\/files\/3561621.png?v=1773254763","url":"https:\/\/akriti.co.in\/products\/z-kap-scleral-protector","provider":"Akriti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}