Founded in 1975, Katena Premium Reusable Instruments is the brainchild of Kate Tiedemann. Kate left post-World War II Germany in 1955 speaking very little English. Over the course of the next two decades, Kate worked at three different micro-surgical instrument companies before founding Katena. While many aspects of the Katena brand have changed over the last 5 decades, the Katena brand still represents a commitment to excellence, exceptional quality, and valued surgeon partnerships.
"For Katena, our history and our future are one: developing new ophthalmic instruments, producing them to the most exacting standards, responding to customers with efficiency and personal dedication from every member of our team."
Kate Tiedemann
Founder, Katena Products, Inc.
Benefits
Wide variety
We offer over 2,000 Katena Reusable Instruments, so we ensure you have the right instrument, every time.
Time tested
Katena Reusable Instruments have been trusted globally for nearly five decades.
Unwavering commitment
Katena Reusable Instruments are backed by our robust field-based sales reps and in-person services such as the ACT program.
Featured Products
Speculums
Katena Reusable Speculums are relied upon in a wide range of ophthalmic surgeries, providing reliable and comfortable eye opening.
This product line includes the highly popular Barraquer Wire Speculums, made from durable stainless steel, as well as adjustable speculums like the Lieberman, and Double-X speculums.
CTAK
A set of specialized instruments, tailored for accurate marking, dissection, and tissue implantation and manipulation are utilized during the CTAK procedure.
Forceps
Katena Forceps have set the standard in ophthalmic instrumentation for nearly 50 years. These instruments are known for dependability after repeated use, precision grasping, and an ergonomic three-hole design which reduces the weight of the instrument. This product line includes popular designs such as Capsulorexhis, Inamura, and Utrata forceps.
Scissors
Katena Scissors are hand crafted to meet the high standards of precision and durability required in ophthalmic surgery. Each pair of scissors in the Katena line is meticulously honed and constructed from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring they remain sharp and reliable over time. Among the popular options in our range are the Westcott Utility Scissors, Vannas Capsulotomy Scissors, and Castroviejo Corneal Scissors.
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