The Alcon Centurion® Vision System is an advanced ophthalmic surgical device used for cataract extraction procedures, specifically phacoemulsification, irrigation/aspiration, and intraocular lens injection.
Clinical Indications for Use
The system is FDA-cleared and clinically indicated for the following surgical actions:
- Cataract Removal: Emulsification, separation, irrigation, and aspiration of cataracts ranging from soft cortical to dense brunescent types.
- Cortical Material Removal: Aspiration of residual cortical material and lens epithelial cells after the primary cataract is removed.
- Anterior Vitrectomy: Vitreous aspiration and cutting in the event of vitreous loss or during specific anterior segment complications.
- Coagulation: Bipolar coagulation for controlled hemostasis during surgery.
- IOL Injection: Automated delivery of qualified intraocular lenses (such as AcrySof® models) using the AutoSert® IOL Injector Handpiece.
Specialized Clinical Applications
- High Myopia Cases: Recent 2025 data indicates its use in patients with high axial lengths (>26mm) to manage macular blood perfusion risks by maintaining stable, lower intraocular pressure (IOP).
- Compromised Corneas: It is applied in patients with low preoperative endothelial cell density (ECD) to minimize corneal damage (edema and cell loss) by operating at more physiological IOP levels (e.g., 30 mmHg).
- Challenging Nuclei: Combined with the OZil® Torsional handpiece and INTREPID® Balanced Tip, it is used for efficient removal of hard, dense nuclei while reducing cumulative dissipated energy (CDE).
Manufacturer: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Addresses:
- Primary Manufacturing & Operational Address
- Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
- 6201 South Freeway
- Fort Worth, TX 76134-2099
- United States
- Global Corporate Headquarters
- Alcon Management S.A.
- Chemin de Blandonnet 8
- 1214 Vernier-Geneva
- Switzerland
Product Prices
- New Units: While Alcon does not publicly list MSRPs, advanced phacoemulsification systems in this class generally range from $50,000 to over $100,000 depending on the configuration and regional service contracts.
- Refurbished Units: Typically priced between $18,000 and $38,000. Specific listings in 2025 include:
- Standard refurbished models from approximately $21,700 to $36,000.
- Models equipped with the OZil® Handpiece, Remote, and Foot Pedal listed around $37,950.
- Used/Auction Units: Prices can drop as low as $9,100 to $15,000 for older or basic configurations sold through medical equipment marketplaces or auctions.
Free References
Evaluating Two Key Safety Advances In the Centurion Vision System
Effect of perfusion pressure sensors on posterior capsule elevation in the porcine eye model with eyelid speculums
Comparisons of the clinical outcomes of Centurion® active fluidics system with a low IOP setting and gravity fluidics system with a normal IOP setting for cataract patients with low corneal endothelial cell density.
Surgical outcomes of phacoemulsification with different fluidics systems (centurion with active sentry vs. centurion gravity) in cataract patients with eye axial length above 26 mm
Two-speed phacoemulsification for soft cataracts using optimized parameters and procedure step toolbar with the CENTURION Vision System and Balanced Tip
Comparison of cumulative dissipated energy between the Infiniti and Centurion phacoemulsification systems
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