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Dean Johnson, Haag-Streit UK and John Weiss & Son Managing Director, discusses sharing resources,
maximising synergies and creating ‘one family’.
Welcome to the first HS-UK & John Weiss joint newsletter
NEWSLETTER - Issue 1
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Just over six months ago, John Weiss
& Son co-ordinated with the Haag-
Streit UK (HS-UK) corporate structure
and relocated its offices to Harlow in
Essex.
This physical move from Milton
Keynes has enabled John Weiss &
Son’sfrontofficetojoinits warehouse
facility, which previously transferred
to these Harlow headquarters in
March 2014.
Having client-facing personnel within
the sales department, as well as the
purchasing and finance departments
physically located in the same
building as the logistics, stores/
warehouse and repairs facility will
enable John Weiss & Son to provide
an improved service to its valued
customers and build on its excellent
reputation within the surgical
industry.
The move saw John Weiss & Son join
sister company HS-UK, enabling the
sharing of resources and maximising
synergies between both organisations,
creating ‘one family’.
I am delighted to report that much has
been achieved in this short period of
time. John Weiss has undergone some
major changes to its business model.
Two sales divisions; Surgical and
Diagnostic, are now fully-established,
both reporting to Grahame Wood,
National Sales Manager, and the Haag-
Streit Surgical portfolio of microscope
products has seamlessly migrated
from HS-UK to John Weiss.
Other members of the existing
HS-UK team have also taken over
responsibility for key business areas
within John Weiss, including; Rob
Morgan – export sales, Sharon Mills –
marketing,Grant Duncan – education &
training and Dave Margetts – customer
services & internal sales.
Challenges for medical manufacturing
and distribution companies in the UK
are increasing. Kevin Chilcot, Technical
Operations Manager, has commenced
work to ensure that mandatory
compliance with the new MDR
(Medical Device Regulation 2017/745)
will be achieved, ensuring future
continuity and the supply of John
Weiss surgical instruments and HS-UK-
distributed CCO diagnostic devices.
Education and training has played
a vital role in the integration, and
a programme of staff training
has been delivered to ensure the
sharing of knowledge across both
organisations. We have further
developed our training space,
creating ‘The Hub’ to accommodate
ongoing future learning initiatives.
Although both John Weiss & Son and
HS-UK remain legal separate entities,
and retain individual corporate
brands, my vision has always been to
create a fusion between diagnostic
examination and surgical procedures.
The structure we now have in place
has successfully blurred the two into
one, enabling us to move forward,
with a single proposition, to meet
the needs of the market. Very few
companies are ready to satisfy this
need, and we intend to be pioneers
in this new field.
Dean Johnson
Managing Director, Haag-Streit
UK and John Weiss & Son
HS-UK is pleased to announce the
extension of the Haag-Streit Academy
Training and Education Facility at its
Harlow headquarters.
In recent years, one of the key roles
for the Haag-Streit Academy has been
to organise training courses and other
live events, including workshops,
lectures and symposia. Some of
these events have been hosted at
the Training Facility in HS-UK’s Harlow
headquarters for a limited number
of people. Where courses are larger,
many are hosted at off-site venues,
which led to the decision to extend the
internal training space.
In addition, the relocation of John
Weiss & Son to Harlow, and the
closer working links and synergies
between HS-UK and John Weiss,
will likely significantly increase the
number of training courses required.
In order to allow Haag-Streit Academy
to host more in-house courses with
larger delegate numbers, HS-UK has
extended the existing training space
to create ‘The Hub’, utilising adjacent
office space.
The new training space will allow
the introduction of more frequent
recurring courses such as ‘Basic
Slit Lamp Skills’ workshops and,
potentially, smaller themed symposia.
The new ‘Hub’ can accommodate
increased delegate numbers, and
provides adequate space to deliver
larger, hands-on workshops. The area
is also an ideal facility to host video
conferencing and webinars.
The newly re-purposed ‘Hub’,
combined with the existing Training
Room, will provide a more fit-for-
purpose Haag-Streit Academy Training
Facility.
Haag-Streit UK extends the Haag-Streit Academy Training &
Education Facility
Work with John Weiss & Son
to develop instruments
John Weiss & Son is committed to
working with Surgeons in the creation
of new instruments,to support changes
in surgery and the development of new
surgical techniques.
We have previously worked with a
number of Surgeons,both in the UK and
internationally, to develop instruments
including choppers and manipulators,
which are now listed in our catalogue.
If you have an idea you
would like to discuss, please
contact Samar Hilsaca, John
Weiss Product Manager, on
+44 (0) 7790 816274, or email
SamarHilsaca@johnweiss.com.
John Weiss & Son catalogue
available to download
The John Weiss & Son catalogue
is now available for all
customers to download online at
https://jweiss.co/2019catalogue
The John Weiss & Son catalogue
showcases the company’s
comprehensive portfolio of
precision ophthalmic surgical
instruments. The extensive range
of instruments are designed to
meet the individual needs of each
specialist Surgeon.
The catalogue encompasses easy-
to-navigate sections, including;
forceps, needle holders, scissors,
choppers & manipulators, hooks,
specula and extraocular products.
It also includes the John Weiss
range of diamond knives and
veterinary products.
The pages in each section are
designed to help the clinician learn
more about each product and
its specification. Each item listed
includes a high-quality image,
description of the instrument and
the relevant product code, so that
users can ensure they choose
the right instrument to meet their
needs.
If you would prefer a printed
copy of the catalogue,
please contact Sarah Pite,
John Weiss & Son Customer
Services Co-ordinator, at
catalogue@johnweiss.com.
The Haag-Streit UK & John Weiss 2019 events calendar
Haag-Streit UK and John Weiss have a
very busy events schedule every year.
So far, during 2019, we have attended
or supported more than 25 events.
These have included key events in the
ophthalmological calendar such as;
the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Annual Congress, State-Of-The-
Art Refractive and Cataract Surgery
Meeting, Oxford Ophthalmological
Congress, The Bowman Club Cornea
Meeting and The British Ocularplastic
Surgery Society Annual Meeting.
John Weiss & Son expands Sales, Product Manager & Customer Service Team
John Weiss & Son boasts a UK-wide
network of Regional Managers, who
are supported by Product Managers
and an internal Customer Service
Team.
Following the move to Harlow in
January, John Weiss & Son have
welcomed some new key members to
the UK-based sales team.
Juanita Robinson rejoined the team
in January as Regional Sales Manager
for the North of England and Scotland.
Juanita will be working alongside fellow
Regional Managers Kimberly Undrill
and Phil Martin.
Having worked for John Weiss
previously,Juanita’s product knowledge
is a massive asset to the team.
January also saw the appointment
of Sarah Pite in the role of Customer
Services Co-ordinator. Sarah is
responsible for dealing with John Weiss
& Son orders, enquiries and quotations,
as well as providing customers with
technical information on John Weiss &
Son products. Sarah previously worked
in ophthalmology and ENT teams
within the NHS.
Samar Hilsaca, Product Manager,
joined the team in April. Samar acts as
a ‘product specialist’ for the John Weiss
range. She has worked as a Theatre
Nurse for more than 20 years, primarily
specialising in ophthalmology.
Samar is now working alongside Steve
Derham, who recently transferred
from HS-UK to John Weiss & Son in the
role of Product Manager for the Haag-
Streit Surgical range of microscopes.
It is always a pleasure to have the
opportunity to meet valued customers
and showcase each company’s gold-
standard product portfolio.
The events team have a packed
schedule for the remainder
of 2019. Key events include;
• SOC Autumn Mng – 20th September,
Stirling (HS-UK)
• ESCRS - 14th – 17th September,
Paris Expo (HS-UK & JW)
• UKISCRS – 16th – 18th October,
Hinckley Island (HS-UK & JW)
• BRAVO – 8th -10th November,
Birmingham (JW)
• OIA – 15th & 16th November, 		
Abingdon (HS-UK)
• UKEGS – 21st & 22nd November,
Glasgow (HS-UK & JW)
If you have a query about any
of the events that HS-UK or
John Weiss attend, please
contact Victoria Chapman-
Brown, Events Co-ordinator, on
+44 (0) 1279 456265.
Haag-Streit UK announces comprehensive new extended Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty
Earlier this year, HS-UK launched the Slit
Lamp 10 Year Warranty Maintenance
Contract.
All Haag-Streit slit lamps are supplied
with a 10 Year Limited Warranty* from
themanufacturer,whichcoversallparts
of the slit lamp against manufacturing
defects, with any defective parts being
replaced free of charge.
HS-UK is now offering a more
comprehensive Slit Lamp 10 Year
Warranty Maintenance Contract which
extends this limited warranty to give
customers full peace-of-mind.
The 10 Year Warranty Maintenance
Contract includes; repair of slit lamps
that have been subject to general wear
and tear, labour costs and Engineer
travel expenses. The contract also
incorporatespreventativemaintenance
and includes an annual visit from an HS-
UK Service Engineer for the duration of
the 10 year warranty period.
The cost of the Slit Lamp 10 Year
Warranty Maintenance Contract is
just ÂŁ1750 (+VAT) per new slit lamp
and to take advantage of it, customers
must first register their slit lamp at
https://registration.haag-streit.com.
Andrew Owers,HS-UK Service Manager,
said, “The HS-UK Slit Lamp 10 Year
Warranty Maintenance Contract is a
fantastic opportunity for customers to
extend the warranty on their slit lamp
with a single, one-off payment to cover
10 years of servicing and maintenance
on-site. I would urge all HS-UK slit
lamp customers to take advantage of
this offer, as it represents exceptional
value-for-money.”
For more information, please visit
https://hsuk.co./slitlampwarranty.
To take advantage of the HS-
UK Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty
Maintenance Contract, first
register your slit lamp at
https://registration.haag-streit.com
then contact Julie Scott, HS-
UK Assistant Service Manager,
on (01279) 456315 or email
jscott@haag-streit-uk.com.
Why not follow HS-UK on
social media today?
Twitter: @HS_UK
Instagram: @haagstreituk
Facebook: @haagstreituk
LinkedIn: /haagstreituk
YouTube: https://hsuk.co/youtube
HS-UK is extremely active on
social media. Our aim is to create
informative and interesting content,
relevant to our thousands of valued
followers.
Industry news stories, the latest
HS-UK company news and exclusive
special offers are posted several
times daily. Why not follow us today?
* Please note, warranty becomes invalid if the slit lamp is not serviced within a 3 month period, or is serviced by unauthorised Haag-Streit Service Personnel.
Spotlight on the HS-UK Sales Team
A one-stop-shop for all your
ophthalmic, orthoptic &
optometry needs
The HS-UK e-shop is open for business
24-7, so purchasing couldn’t be easier,
or more convenient.
We offer a wide range of ophthalmic,
orthoptic and optometry products
from our best-selling range, and all are
available at competitive online prices.
The simple e-shop order process,along
with the integrated powerful shopping
cart technology, allows customers to
order with a few simple clicks, using
either PayPal or their credit or debit
card. All online transactions are fully
secure.
Standard delivery for online purchases
is just ÂŁ4.50. FREE delivery is available
on any single transaction of orders
over ÂŁ100.
Optimised for mobile devices, such as
tablets and smartphones, the e-shop
offers a dynamic, positive visitor
experience.
Customers are encouraged to view
the e-shop regularly to take advantage
of exclusive online offers. Visit
www.haagstreituk.com/eshop to
find out more.
The HS-UK sales team is responsible
for sales of Haag-Streit’s ophthalmic
diagnostic equipment such as; slit
lamps, biometers and perimeters;
as well as OCT, laser and ultrasound
devices from our partners, Optovue
and Ellex.
Grahame Wood, HS-UK National
Sales Manager, has worked for
the company for more than
30 years and manages a team
of five Area Sales Managers (ASMs)
across the UK.
The team includes; Angela Masson,
ASM for Scotland, Ireland and North
England, Nicky Carr,ASM for the North
of England and Wales, Brian Bussey,
ASM for London and the South East,
Michelle Riley, ASM for the South-
West and Abid Rahman, ASM for East
Anglia and the Midlands.
Each of the ASMs boast vast industry
experience and in-depth knowledge
of the HS-UK product portfolio.
The team are dedicated to providing
an outstanding service to all HS-
UK customers. If you have an
enquiry about any of the products
within the HS-UK portfolio, email
sales@haag-streit-uk.com.
Upcoming Haag-Streit
Academy Courses
Haag-Streit Academy has run a
variety of extremely popular courses
throughout 2019. The courses
have been well-attended and have
received excellent feedback from
delegates. The following courses are
planned for the remainder of 2019;
• Gold Standard Perimetry Course,
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds, on
10th September 2019
• Improving Outcomes Biometry
Courses,HS-UK Training
Facility, Harlow, on
10th & 11th October 2019
• Advanced Ultrasound Course,
Crewe Hall, Cheshire, on
20th November 2019
• Premier Slit Lamp Imaging Course,
Radisson Blue Hotel, Glasgow, on
25th November 2019.
If you would like further
information on future Haag-
Streit Academy courses, please
visit https://hsuk.co/eventbrite
or email Victoria Chapman-
Brown, Events Co-ordinator, at
academy@haag-streit-uk.com.
More comprehensive information has
been added to the John Weiss & Son
website, www.johnweiss.com. The
site, which already boasted an online
catalogue with advanced search and
filtering functionality, has now been
augmented with detailed product
information and downloadable content,
including videos and brochures.
A brand new product information
section is now fully-live at
https://jweiss.co/jwinstruments
providing an overview of the
comprehensive portfolio of John Weiss-
branded ophthalmic micro-surgical
instruments. It includes information on;
titanium, stainless steel and reusable
instruments, which are indexed in
categories such as; Forceps, Needle
Holders, Scissors and Choppers &
Manipulators. There is also a section on
Single-use instruments.
John Weiss & Son is also an authorised
distributor for a number of quality,
leading brands. A revamped ‘Trusted
Brands’ overview section has also been
created at jweiss.co/trustedbrands.
To further enhance this ‘Trusted
Brands’ section, a dedicated
Ellex iTrack page is now live at
https://jweiss.co/itrack and
a page outlining the FEATHER
portfolio of surgical cutting
instruments can be found at
https://jweiss.co/feather. Other
dedicated product pages will be
launched in the coming months.
Extensive information about the Haag-
Streit Surgical range of microscopes
has also been added to the website at
https://jweiss.co/microscopes.
More detailed information about
the company including a ‘Meet the
Team’ section is also now live at
https://jweiss.co/aboutus.
John Weiss & Son develop new social media channels
New Medical Device
Regulation to come into
force in May 2020
The Marketing Team have spent
some time this year creating and
developing new social media
channels for John Weiss & Son.
Please find below a list of channels –
please follow us!
Twitter: @johnweissandson
Instagram: @johnweissandson
Facebook: @johnweissandson
LinkedIn: /johnweissandson
YouTube:https://jweiss.co/youtube
Each channel contains a variety
of interesting ophthalmological
content, relevant news stories
and eye facts. They also contain
corporate posts relating to John
Weiss’ products and staff, including
exclusive special offers.
Please feel free to share the content
with your followers, or to let us know
if you have something relevant that
you think we should post!
The new European Medical Devices
Regulation (MDR) EU 2017/745 is due
to come into force next year and will
legally apply from 26th May 2020.
As a result, Haag-Streit UK and John
Weiss & Son are in the process of
transferring the certificates from
the Medical Device Directive (MDD)
93/42/EEC to the new regulation. Both
company’s products will continue
to be supported with existing MDD
certification until the end of the validity
period stated on each certificate.
During the transition overlap period,
our Notified Body (NB) will support
both the existing MDD and the new
MDR. The MDR NB designation process
is underway and it is expected that this
process will be complete by the end of
2019.
HS-UK and John Weiss & Son are
carrying out significant work to
address changes in classifications of
products and compliance. We are also
working closely with our NB to ensure
minimal disruption in supply of our
products.
The new regulations will help to ensure
patient safety is considered throughout
the instrument life cycle, with particular
focus on cleaning, disinfection,
sterilisation and maintenance of
reusable instruments.
John Weiss & Son expand
website
Spotlight on the John Weiss & Son ‘Trusted Brands’
John Weiss & Son is an authorised
distributor for a number of established,
quality leading international brands.
They include; FEATHER ophthalmic
scalpels, blades and holders, Keraring
corneal ring segments, MedOne
vitreoretinal cannulae, Lacrivera
punctal inclusion systems, Spiggle &
Theis lid implants, InstruSafe custom
surgical trays, Morcher implants and
Acrofine single-use instruments.
John Weiss & Son is also the sole
UK distributor for the Ellex iTrack
canaloplasty microcatheter. Based on
the same principles as angioplasty, the
iTracksurgicalsystemenlargestheeye’s
natural drainage system, improving
outflow and lowering intraocular
pressure. For more information, visit
https://jweiss.co/itrack.
The MedOne single-use cannula is for
vireoretinal surgery. Developing and
manufacturing high-quality specialty
surgical products worldwide, MedOne
offers the widest range of cannula
products for small gauge surgery,
allowing Surgeons to tackle a wide
variety of cases using a small gauge
surgical system.
KERARING intrastromal corneal ring
segments are precision implantable
devices for the correction of corneal
surface irregularities and reduction
of refractive errors associated with
keratoconus and other corneal ectatic
disorders. Keraring offer over 50
options of thicknesses, arc lengths
and diameters, allowing for significant
customisation of corneal remodelling
and refractive correction.
The FEATHER portfolio consists of;
standard, MICRO FEATHER ophthalmic
and micro-surgical cutting instruments.
Due to the quality of the stainless steel
and the exceptional manufacturing
process, these provide ultimate
cutting consistency and are extremely
sharp, easy-to-handle and very
durable. For more information, visit
https://jweiss.co/feather.
InstruSafe customised instrument
trays are designed to accommodate
virtually any surgical instrumentation
set. Constructed from durable
Ellex iTrack
Keraring corneal ring segments
InstruSafe instrument trays
Acrofine single-use instruments
aluminium, they consist of medical
grade silicone holders, which are
precisely tailored to house surgical
instruments of any shape or size.
MORCHER is a specialist for intraocular
lenses (IOL). They develop implants
for cataract surgery. These include;
capsular rings, Aniridia implants and
special implants.
The ACROfine range of stainless steel,
single-use packs and instruments
are durable, cost-effective and easy-
to-clean. Specifically designed for
all common ophthalmic surgical
procedures, the quality of ACROfine’s
disposable surgical instruments is
equal to, or better than, that of some
single-use instruments on the market
today.
The Berghaus/Schrom Lid-Chain by
Spiggle & Theis is an implant to restore
dynamic closure of the eye in cases
of lagophthalmos resulting from facial
paralysis. The implant is in the form of
chain and thus the malleability results
in an optimal adaption to the form of
the tarsus.
The Lacrivera portfolio of innovative
punctal occlusion systems are
designed for the treatment of chronic
dry eye. The VeraPlug Punctal Occluder
conforms perfectly to the puncta for
unparalleled retention and boasts a
low-profile dome for enhanced patient
comfort.
Each of the John Weiss & Son ‘Trusted
brands’ are market leaders within the
ophthalmology sector. Their products
complement the John Weiss & Son
portfolio of gold-standard reusable and
single-use surgical instruments and
procedures & implants, providing the
ophthalmic surgeon with a one-stop-
shop.
For further information on any of the
JohnWeiss‘Trusted Brands’,please visit
https://jweiss.co/trustedbrands.
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Weiss & Son
John Weiss & Son is pleased to announce
it has been appointed sole distributor
of the Haag-Streit Surgical range of
microscopes in the UK.
The relocation and restructure of John
Weiss & Son in January this year allowed
the creation of a new John Weiss & Son
Surgical Division, which provides the
entire portfolio of Haag-Streit Surgical
microscopes (on floor stands or ceiling
units), MIOS imaging systems and
integrated iOCT.
Haag-Streit Surgical is recognised as a
leading manufacturer of high-quality,
state-of-the-art microscope equipment.
A comprehensive portfolio is available
for a variety of disciplines, including;
ophthalmology, neurology, spinal, ENT,
plastic & reconstructive and dental. To
complement the microscope portfolio,
Haag-Streit Surgical also provides an
extensive range of accessories and user-
friendly microscope imaging solutions.
Each microscope within the portfolio
features a 25mm stereo base, which
provides the best depth perception and
3D vision. Apochromatic optics offer
fantastic image quality and a motorised
zoom allows smooth focussing and step-
less magnification.
All Haag-Streit Surgical microscopes
also feature electromagnetic brakes,
providing extremely stable working
conditions and a choice of tiltable
eyepiece heads from 160° to 200°.
Although John Weiss & Son is the official
UK distributor, the Haag-Streit Surgical
range of microscopes will continue to be
serviced by the HS-UK Service Division.
As an Authorised Service Centre, the HS-
UK Service Division provides a variety of
comprehensive service contracts for all
microscopes within John Weiss’ product
portfolio. Customers can choose an
option which is right for them and can
expect the highest levels of customer
service and support.
The HS-UK Service Division is committed
to the critical area of preventative
maintenance and repair. Constantly
improving upon the levels of service, they
always strive to give you full peace-of-
mind.
For further information about Haag-
Streit Surgical microscopes, please visit
https://jweiss.co/microscopes or
email microscopes@johnweiss.com.
John Weiss & Son appointed sole UK distributor of the Haag-Streit
Surgical range of microscopes
The Haag-Streit UK Service Division
Haag-Streit UK
Unit C
Woodside Industrial Estate
Dunmow Road
Bishop’s Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 5RG
(01279) 414969
info@haag-streit-uk.com

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HS-UK & John Weiss newsletter Summer 2019

  • 1. Dean Johnson, Haag-Streit UK and John Weiss & Son Managing Director, discusses sharing resources, maximising synergies and creating ‘one family’. Welcome to the first HS-UK & John Weiss joint newsletter NEWSLETTER - Issue 1 InFocus Look closer. See further. Just over six months ago, John Weiss & Son co-ordinated with the Haag- Streit UK (HS-UK) corporate structure and relocated its offices to Harlow in Essex. This physical move from Milton Keynes has enabled John Weiss & Son’sfrontofficetojoinits warehouse facility, which previously transferred to these Harlow headquarters in March 2014. Having client-facing personnel within the sales department, as well as the purchasing and finance departments physically located in the same building as the logistics, stores/ warehouse and repairs facility will enable John Weiss & Son to provide an improved service to its valued customers and build on its excellent reputation within the surgical industry. The move saw John Weiss & Son join sister company HS-UK, enabling the sharing of resources and maximising synergies between both organisations, creating ‘one family’. I am delighted to report that much has been achieved in this short period of time. John Weiss has undergone some major changes to its business model. Two sales divisions; Surgical and Diagnostic, are now fully-established, both reporting to Grahame Wood, National Sales Manager, and the Haag- Streit Surgical portfolio of microscope products has seamlessly migrated from HS-UK to John Weiss. Other members of the existing HS-UK team have also taken over responsibility for key business areas within John Weiss, including; Rob Morgan – export sales, Sharon Mills – marketing,Grant Duncan – education & training and Dave Margetts – customer services & internal sales. Challenges for medical manufacturing and distribution companies in the UK are increasing. Kevin Chilcot, Technical Operations Manager, has commenced work to ensure that mandatory compliance with the new MDR (Medical Device Regulation 2017/745) will be achieved, ensuring future continuity and the supply of John Weiss surgical instruments and HS-UK- distributed CCO diagnostic devices. Education and training has played a vital role in the integration, and a programme of staff training has been delivered to ensure the sharing of knowledge across both organisations. We have further developed our training space, creating ‘The Hub’ to accommodate ongoing future learning initiatives. Although both John Weiss & Son and HS-UK remain legal separate entities, and retain individual corporate brands, my vision has always been to create a fusion between diagnostic examination and surgical procedures. The structure we now have in place has successfully blurred the two into one, enabling us to move forward, with a single proposition, to meet the needs of the market. Very few companies are ready to satisfy this need, and we intend to be pioneers in this new field. Dean Johnson Managing Director, Haag-Streit UK and John Weiss & Son
  • 2. HS-UK is pleased to announce the extension of the Haag-Streit Academy Training and Education Facility at its Harlow headquarters. In recent years, one of the key roles for the Haag-Streit Academy has been to organise training courses and other live events, including workshops, lectures and symposia. Some of these events have been hosted at the Training Facility in HS-UK’s Harlow headquarters for a limited number of people. Where courses are larger, many are hosted at off-site venues, which led to the decision to extend the internal training space. In addition, the relocation of John Weiss & Son to Harlow, and the closer working links and synergies between HS-UK and John Weiss, will likely significantly increase the number of training courses required. In order to allow Haag-Streit Academy to host more in-house courses with larger delegate numbers, HS-UK has extended the existing training space to create ‘The Hub’, utilising adjacent office space. The new training space will allow the introduction of more frequent recurring courses such as ‘Basic Slit Lamp Skills’ workshops and, potentially, smaller themed symposia. The new ‘Hub’ can accommodate increased delegate numbers, and provides adequate space to deliver larger, hands-on workshops. The area is also an ideal facility to host video conferencing and webinars. The newly re-purposed ‘Hub’, combined with the existing Training Room, will provide a more fit-for- purpose Haag-Streit Academy Training Facility. Haag-Streit UK extends the Haag-Streit Academy Training & Education Facility Work with John Weiss & Son to develop instruments John Weiss & Son is committed to working with Surgeons in the creation of new instruments,to support changes in surgery and the development of new surgical techniques. We have previously worked with a number of Surgeons,both in the UK and internationally, to develop instruments including choppers and manipulators, which are now listed in our catalogue. If you have an idea you would like to discuss, please contact Samar Hilsaca, John Weiss Product Manager, on +44 (0) 7790 816274, or email SamarHilsaca@johnweiss.com. John Weiss & Son catalogue available to download The John Weiss & Son catalogue is now available for all customers to download online at https://jweiss.co/2019catalogue The John Weiss & Son catalogue showcases the company’s comprehensive portfolio of precision ophthalmic surgical instruments. The extensive range of instruments are designed to meet the individual needs of each specialist Surgeon. The catalogue encompasses easy- to-navigate sections, including; forceps, needle holders, scissors, choppers & manipulators, hooks, specula and extraocular products. It also includes the John Weiss range of diamond knives and veterinary products. The pages in each section are designed to help the clinician learn more about each product and its specification. Each item listed includes a high-quality image, description of the instrument and the relevant product code, so that users can ensure they choose the right instrument to meet their needs. If you would prefer a printed copy of the catalogue, please contact Sarah Pite, John Weiss & Son Customer Services Co-ordinator, at catalogue@johnweiss.com.
  • 3. The Haag-Streit UK & John Weiss 2019 events calendar Haag-Streit UK and John Weiss have a very busy events schedule every year. So far, during 2019, we have attended or supported more than 25 events. These have included key events in the ophthalmological calendar such as; the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress, State-Of-The- Art Refractive and Cataract Surgery Meeting, Oxford Ophthalmological Congress, The Bowman Club Cornea Meeting and The British Ocularplastic Surgery Society Annual Meeting. John Weiss & Son expands Sales, Product Manager & Customer Service Team John Weiss & Son boasts a UK-wide network of Regional Managers, who are supported by Product Managers and an internal Customer Service Team. Following the move to Harlow in January, John Weiss & Son have welcomed some new key members to the UK-based sales team. Juanita Robinson rejoined the team in January as Regional Sales Manager for the North of England and Scotland. Juanita will be working alongside fellow Regional Managers Kimberly Undrill and Phil Martin. Having worked for John Weiss previously,Juanita’s product knowledge is a massive asset to the team. January also saw the appointment of Sarah Pite in the role of Customer Services Co-ordinator. Sarah is responsible for dealing with John Weiss & Son orders, enquiries and quotations, as well as providing customers with technical information on John Weiss & Son products. Sarah previously worked in ophthalmology and ENT teams within the NHS. Samar Hilsaca, Product Manager, joined the team in April. Samar acts as a ‘product specialist’ for the John Weiss range. She has worked as a Theatre Nurse for more than 20 years, primarily specialising in ophthalmology. Samar is now working alongside Steve Derham, who recently transferred from HS-UK to John Weiss & Son in the role of Product Manager for the Haag- Streit Surgical range of microscopes. It is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet valued customers and showcase each company’s gold- standard product portfolio. The events team have a packed schedule for the remainder of 2019. Key events include; • SOC Autumn Mng – 20th September, Stirling (HS-UK) • ESCRS - 14th – 17th September, Paris Expo (HS-UK & JW) • UKISCRS – 16th – 18th October, Hinckley Island (HS-UK & JW) • BRAVO – 8th -10th November, Birmingham (JW) • OIA – 15th & 16th November, Abingdon (HS-UK) • UKEGS – 21st & 22nd November, Glasgow (HS-UK & JW) If you have a query about any of the events that HS-UK or John Weiss attend, please contact Victoria Chapman- Brown, Events Co-ordinator, on +44 (0) 1279 456265.
  • 4. Haag-Streit UK announces comprehensive new extended Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty Earlier this year, HS-UK launched the Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty Maintenance Contract. All Haag-Streit slit lamps are supplied with a 10 Year Limited Warranty* from themanufacturer,whichcoversallparts of the slit lamp against manufacturing defects, with any defective parts being replaced free of charge. HS-UK is now offering a more comprehensive Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty Maintenance Contract which extends this limited warranty to give customers full peace-of-mind. The 10 Year Warranty Maintenance Contract includes; repair of slit lamps that have been subject to general wear and tear, labour costs and Engineer travel expenses. The contract also incorporatespreventativemaintenance and includes an annual visit from an HS- UK Service Engineer for the duration of the 10 year warranty period. The cost of the Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty Maintenance Contract is just ÂŁ1750 (+VAT) per new slit lamp and to take advantage of it, customers must first register their slit lamp at https://registration.haag-streit.com. Andrew Owers,HS-UK Service Manager, said, “The HS-UK Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty Maintenance Contract is a fantastic opportunity for customers to extend the warranty on their slit lamp with a single, one-off payment to cover 10 years of servicing and maintenance on-site. I would urge all HS-UK slit lamp customers to take advantage of this offer, as it represents exceptional value-for-money.” For more information, please visit https://hsuk.co./slitlampwarranty. To take advantage of the HS- UK Slit Lamp 10 Year Warranty Maintenance Contract, first register your slit lamp at https://registration.haag-streit.com then contact Julie Scott, HS- UK Assistant Service Manager, on (01279) 456315 or email jscott@haag-streit-uk.com. Why not follow HS-UK on social media today? Twitter: @HS_UK Instagram: @haagstreituk Facebook: @haagstreituk LinkedIn: /haagstreituk YouTube: https://hsuk.co/youtube HS-UK is extremely active on social media. Our aim is to create informative and interesting content, relevant to our thousands of valued followers. Industry news stories, the latest HS-UK company news and exclusive special offers are posted several times daily. Why not follow us today? * Please note, warranty becomes invalid if the slit lamp is not serviced within a 3 month period, or is serviced by unauthorised Haag-Streit Service Personnel.
  • 5. Spotlight on the HS-UK Sales Team A one-stop-shop for all your ophthalmic, orthoptic & optometry needs The HS-UK e-shop is open for business 24-7, so purchasing couldn’t be easier, or more convenient. We offer a wide range of ophthalmic, orthoptic and optometry products from our best-selling range, and all are available at competitive online prices. The simple e-shop order process,along with the integrated powerful shopping cart technology, allows customers to order with a few simple clicks, using either PayPal or their credit or debit card. All online transactions are fully secure. Standard delivery for online purchases is just ÂŁ4.50. FREE delivery is available on any single transaction of orders over ÂŁ100. Optimised for mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones, the e-shop offers a dynamic, positive visitor experience. Customers are encouraged to view the e-shop regularly to take advantage of exclusive online offers. Visit www.haagstreituk.com/eshop to find out more. The HS-UK sales team is responsible for sales of Haag-Streit’s ophthalmic diagnostic equipment such as; slit lamps, biometers and perimeters; as well as OCT, laser and ultrasound devices from our partners, Optovue and Ellex. Grahame Wood, HS-UK National Sales Manager, has worked for the company for more than 30 years and manages a team of five Area Sales Managers (ASMs) across the UK. The team includes; Angela Masson, ASM for Scotland, Ireland and North England, Nicky Carr,ASM for the North of England and Wales, Brian Bussey, ASM for London and the South East, Michelle Riley, ASM for the South- West and Abid Rahman, ASM for East Anglia and the Midlands. Each of the ASMs boast vast industry experience and in-depth knowledge of the HS-UK product portfolio. The team are dedicated to providing an outstanding service to all HS- UK customers. If you have an enquiry about any of the products within the HS-UK portfolio, email sales@haag-streit-uk.com. Upcoming Haag-Streit Academy Courses Haag-Streit Academy has run a variety of extremely popular courses throughout 2019. The courses have been well-attended and have received excellent feedback from delegates. The following courses are planned for the remainder of 2019; • Gold Standard Perimetry Course, Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds, on 10th September 2019 • Improving Outcomes Biometry Courses,HS-UK Training Facility, Harlow, on 10th & 11th October 2019 • Advanced Ultrasound Course, Crewe Hall, Cheshire, on 20th November 2019 • Premier Slit Lamp Imaging Course, Radisson Blue Hotel, Glasgow, on 25th November 2019. If you would like further information on future Haag- Streit Academy courses, please visit https://hsuk.co/eventbrite or email Victoria Chapman- Brown, Events Co-ordinator, at academy@haag-streit-uk.com.
  • 6. More comprehensive information has been added to the John Weiss & Son website, www.johnweiss.com. The site, which already boasted an online catalogue with advanced search and filtering functionality, has now been augmented with detailed product information and downloadable content, including videos and brochures. A brand new product information section is now fully-live at https://jweiss.co/jwinstruments providing an overview of the comprehensive portfolio of John Weiss- branded ophthalmic micro-surgical instruments. It includes information on; titanium, stainless steel and reusable instruments, which are indexed in categories such as; Forceps, Needle Holders, Scissors and Choppers & Manipulators. There is also a section on Single-use instruments. John Weiss & Son is also an authorised distributor for a number of quality, leading brands. A revamped ‘Trusted Brands’ overview section has also been created at jweiss.co/trustedbrands. To further enhance this ‘Trusted Brands’ section, a dedicated Ellex iTrack page is now live at https://jweiss.co/itrack and a page outlining the FEATHER portfolio of surgical cutting instruments can be found at https://jweiss.co/feather. Other dedicated product pages will be launched in the coming months. Extensive information about the Haag- Streit Surgical range of microscopes has also been added to the website at https://jweiss.co/microscopes. More detailed information about the company including a ‘Meet the Team’ section is also now live at https://jweiss.co/aboutus. John Weiss & Son develop new social media channels New Medical Device Regulation to come into force in May 2020 The Marketing Team have spent some time this year creating and developing new social media channels for John Weiss & Son. Please find below a list of channels – please follow us! Twitter: @johnweissandson Instagram: @johnweissandson Facebook: @johnweissandson LinkedIn: /johnweissandson YouTube:https://jweiss.co/youtube Each channel contains a variety of interesting ophthalmological content, relevant news stories and eye facts. They also contain corporate posts relating to John Weiss’ products and staff, including exclusive special offers. Please feel free to share the content with your followers, or to let us know if you have something relevant that you think we should post! The new European Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) EU 2017/745 is due to come into force next year and will legally apply from 26th May 2020. As a result, Haag-Streit UK and John Weiss & Son are in the process of transferring the certificates from the Medical Device Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC to the new regulation. Both company’s products will continue to be supported with existing MDD certification until the end of the validity period stated on each certificate. During the transition overlap period, our Notified Body (NB) will support both the existing MDD and the new MDR. The MDR NB designation process is underway and it is expected that this process will be complete by the end of 2019. HS-UK and John Weiss & Son are carrying out significant work to address changes in classifications of products and compliance. We are also working closely with our NB to ensure minimal disruption in supply of our products. The new regulations will help to ensure patient safety is considered throughout the instrument life cycle, with particular focus on cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of reusable instruments. John Weiss & Son expand website
  • 7. Spotlight on the John Weiss & Son ‘Trusted Brands’ John Weiss & Son is an authorised distributor for a number of established, quality leading international brands. They include; FEATHER ophthalmic scalpels, blades and holders, Keraring corneal ring segments, MedOne vitreoretinal cannulae, Lacrivera punctal inclusion systems, Spiggle & Theis lid implants, InstruSafe custom surgical trays, Morcher implants and Acrofine single-use instruments. John Weiss & Son is also the sole UK distributor for the Ellex iTrack canaloplasty microcatheter. Based on the same principles as angioplasty, the iTracksurgicalsystemenlargestheeye’s natural drainage system, improving outflow and lowering intraocular pressure. For more information, visit https://jweiss.co/itrack. The MedOne single-use cannula is for vireoretinal surgery. Developing and manufacturing high-quality specialty surgical products worldwide, MedOne offers the widest range of cannula products for small gauge surgery, allowing Surgeons to tackle a wide variety of cases using a small gauge surgical system. KERARING intrastromal corneal ring segments are precision implantable devices for the correction of corneal surface irregularities and reduction of refractive errors associated with keratoconus and other corneal ectatic disorders. Keraring offer over 50 options of thicknesses, arc lengths and diameters, allowing for significant customisation of corneal remodelling and refractive correction. The FEATHER portfolio consists of; standard, MICRO FEATHER ophthalmic and micro-surgical cutting instruments. Due to the quality of the stainless steel and the exceptional manufacturing process, these provide ultimate cutting consistency and are extremely sharp, easy-to-handle and very durable. For more information, visit https://jweiss.co/feather. InstruSafe customised instrument trays are designed to accommodate virtually any surgical instrumentation set. Constructed from durable Ellex iTrack Keraring corneal ring segments InstruSafe instrument trays Acrofine single-use instruments aluminium, they consist of medical grade silicone holders, which are precisely tailored to house surgical instruments of any shape or size. MORCHER is a specialist for intraocular lenses (IOL). They develop implants for cataract surgery. These include; capsular rings, Aniridia implants and special implants. The ACROfine range of stainless steel, single-use packs and instruments are durable, cost-effective and easy- to-clean. Specifically designed for all common ophthalmic surgical procedures, the quality of ACROfine’s disposable surgical instruments is equal to, or better than, that of some single-use instruments on the market today. The Berghaus/Schrom Lid-Chain by Spiggle & Theis is an implant to restore dynamic closure of the eye in cases of lagophthalmos resulting from facial paralysis. The implant is in the form of chain and thus the malleability results in an optimal adaption to the form of the tarsus. The Lacrivera portfolio of innovative punctal occlusion systems are designed for the treatment of chronic dry eye. The VeraPlug Punctal Occluder conforms perfectly to the puncta for unparalleled retention and boasts a low-profile dome for enhanced patient comfort. Each of the John Weiss & Son ‘Trusted brands’ are market leaders within the ophthalmology sector. Their products complement the John Weiss & Son portfolio of gold-standard reusable and single-use surgical instruments and procedures & implants, providing the ophthalmic surgeon with a one-stop- shop. For further information on any of the JohnWeiss‘Trusted Brands’,please visit https://jweiss.co/trustedbrands.
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Luptam nonserror molore net od mos qui cullorecte por aut molupti aspicitis reperum nim sit quis pererum sin et hit eum rendellabore plit, que et eictur, solorpo rporpor alique num, utae nulparc hilland ernatur? Uptatiis dessi aut lant quatem eos sita praes dis suntio et fuga. Itat expland undions equae. Et es cum videlit, quo dolupti con est ea volore volupti orioritint eaquis excea simeni- musam hillabores in con ra voluptusapid utate cuptaque nonseru mquamus, nonem sit, illest, officie ndunt, nihil incia cus, seque re niae sit aut qui con conecto remporum inis et venduscia quas et restios adis si blaborrum quia sitaspienim autem lanitiatum et oditio iniminctur alibero eosam as mo conectium velliquae pos int. Contact us E & OE All rights reserved. Š 2019 Haag-Streit UK & John Weiss & Son John Weiss & Son is pleased to announce it has been appointed sole distributor of the Haag-Streit Surgical range of microscopes in the UK. The relocation and restructure of John Weiss & Son in January this year allowed the creation of a new John Weiss & Son Surgical Division, which provides the entire portfolio of Haag-Streit Surgical microscopes (on floor stands or ceiling units), MIOS imaging systems and integrated iOCT. Haag-Streit Surgical is recognised as a leading manufacturer of high-quality, state-of-the-art microscope equipment. A comprehensive portfolio is available for a variety of disciplines, including; ophthalmology, neurology, spinal, ENT, plastic & reconstructive and dental. To complement the microscope portfolio, Haag-Streit Surgical also provides an extensive range of accessories and user- friendly microscope imaging solutions. Each microscope within the portfolio features a 25mm stereo base, which provides the best depth perception and 3D vision. Apochromatic optics offer fantastic image quality and a motorised zoom allows smooth focussing and step- less magnification. All Haag-Streit Surgical microscopes also feature electromagnetic brakes, providing extremely stable working conditions and a choice of tiltable eyepiece heads from 160° to 200°. Although John Weiss & Son is the official UK distributor, the Haag-Streit Surgical range of microscopes will continue to be serviced by the HS-UK Service Division. As an Authorised Service Centre, the HS- UK Service Division provides a variety of comprehensive service contracts for all microscopes within John Weiss’ product portfolio. Customers can choose an option which is right for them and can expect the highest levels of customer service and support. The HS-UK Service Division is committed to the critical area of preventative maintenance and repair. Constantly improving upon the levels of service, they always strive to give you full peace-of- mind. For further information about Haag- Streit Surgical microscopes, please visit https://jweiss.co/microscopes or email microscopes@johnweiss.com. John Weiss & Son appointed sole UK distributor of the Haag-Streit Surgical range of microscopes The Haag-Streit UK Service Division Haag-Streit UK Unit C Woodside Industrial Estate Dunmow Road Bishop’s Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5RG (01279) 414969 info@haag-streit-uk.com