Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. becomes Authorized Distributor of FCI products in Canada

PEMBROKE, Mass. - Feb. 4, 2019 - PRLog -- Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. becomes Authorized Distributor of FCI products in Canada

We are pleased to announce that FCI Ophthalmics and Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. have entered into a distribution agreement with Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. to become the exclusive distributor of FCI Ophthalmics products in Canada effective January 1, 2019.

FCI has become a world leader in the development of ophthalmic surgical devices since its inception in 1984, in France. In 1996, FCI expanded to the USA with the creation of FCI Ophthalmics and is now available in over 82 countries worldwide.

The products manufactured by FCI include a range of cataract surgery devices, lacrimal stents and tubes such as Crawford & Ritleng, Mini Monoka & new Masterka (monocanicular stent), Bika & new Nunchaku ( bicanalicular stent), orbital implants, retinal detachment devices, ptosis repair devices and dry eye products with a wide range of temporary and permanent Punctum plugs including the pre-loaded one size fits all Painless Plug (Snug Plug in USA) Ptosis Sling with ultra-sharp needles, New range of All Vitrectomy Accessories including exclusive trocars, iris retractors, Backflush, Laser Probes.  FCI works closely with ophthalmic surgeons worldwide to continually develop state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgical devices and other eye care products.

Carl Zeiss Meditec provides innovative technologies and application-oriented solutions designed to help doctors improve the quality of life of their patients. Providing the complete package of solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including implants and consumable materials. The company creates innovative visualization solutions in the field of microsurgery.

Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG, was founded in 1963, with headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. ZEISS provides surgical and ophthalmic equipment including the IOL Master 700 Swept Source biometry unit with total keratometry, VisuMax and MEL 90 refractive lasers and recently introduced a full line of preloaded IOLs including tri focal and tri focal toric, further building on the existing specialty IOL line.

Moosah Gulam, VP Medical Business Group stated, "The addition of the FCI line is a further step to our ongoing commitment of becoming a complete provider of Ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical products. Their high standards and continuous innovations is a natural fit and the dry eye products compliments our portfolio. We look forward to the synergistic growth this provides for both product lines."

Thierry Fetick, General Director and CEO of FCI S.A.S added, "FCI has a long history with Carl Zeiss Meditec globally with a growing number of ZEISS subsidiaries locally providing the FCI product line. We are continuously adding new products, as well as, next generations of existing products based on input of leading international specialists in their field. We are introducing over 20 new products to the Canadian market this year and are excited and proud to be represented by Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. to further expand our market and build a long lasting mutually beneficial relationship based on the highest quality product for the respective medical professionals and ultimately their patients."

For a complete range of products, please visit https://fci-ophthalmics.com or please visit the www.zeiss.ca/meditec/en/products. *Please note that some products available in the USA are not available in Canada

For more information, please contact your Carl Zeiss Canada representative or call + 1-800-387-8037

To order product:
Email: fci.med.ca@zeiss.com
Fax: 1-877-449-9788

For further information regarding this announcement, please contact andre.maraldo@zeiss.com

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