BICEL™ SOFT TIP I/A terralution™. Gentle by Design. Sustainable by Nature*.

Medicel AG expands its SOFT TIP I/A portfolio with the launch of BICEL™ SOFT TIP I/A terralution™ – bimanual sustainable I/A (irrigation / aspiration) for gentle tissue interaction – at the ESCRS Congress 2026 in London.

ALTENRHEIN, Switzerland, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medicel AG announces BICEL™ SOFT TIP I/A terralution™, the expansion of its SOFT TIP I/A portfolio into bimanual I/A, next to its SWISS COAXIAL SOFT TIP I/A. The instrument will be launched at the ESCRS Congress 2026, September 11-15, ExCeL London.

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Posterior capsule rupture (PCR) remains one of the most important quality indicators in cataract surgery 3 , 4 and occurs most frequently during cortical removal, underlining the importance of safe tissue interaction during I/A. 5 Metal I/A tips may contain microscopic internal irregularities and sharp edges that can contact and break the capsule if it is inadvertently aspirated. 6 A soft tip increases the distance between delicate tissue and exposed metal, supporting safer tissue interaction. 6

The soft, flexible polymer tip of BICEL™ SOFT TIP I/A enables gentle, controlled interaction with delicate ocular tissues, supports confident manoeuvring during capsule clean up.

The aeroplane shape cannula design 1 supports efficient cortex and epinucleus removal, together with gentle removal of residual lens epithelial cells. The balanced handle is designed to promote a natural hand position throughout surgeries, while a textured non-slip grip offers comfort one can feel, case after case.

As part of the terralution™ product family, BICEL™ SOFT TIP I/A stands for Medicel’s environmental commitment to lower CO 2 emission: a 75% bio-based high-performance handle material and a recyclable grass paper box. 2

Manufactured in Switzerland, powered 100% by renewable electricity from local hydropower. Surgical performance and sustainability go hand in hand.

“With the BICEL™ SOFT TIP I/A Handpiece, we are expanding our SOFT TIP I/A portfolio by bringing the philosophy of gentle tissue interaction to bimanual I/A,” said Monika Maria Schulten, CCO Medicel AG. “The new instrument reflects our commitment to listening to surgeons’ needs and developing solutions that combine performance, ergonomics, and sustainability.”

“Medicel SOFT TIP I/A instruments significantly improve safety without sacrificing efficacy during cortex aspiration. These benefits apply both for young ophthalmologist in training as well as highly experienced colleagues.” – Dr. Kjell Gunnar Gundersen

Visitors to the Medicel booth at the ESCRS 2026 can experience BICEL™ SOFT TIP I/A firsthand through product demonstrations and discussions with the Medicel team.