Enhancing Member Benefits with Premium Ophthalmic Solutions

WALTHAM, Mass., August 26, 2024 (Global Newswire) — August 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lovell^® Government Services and BVI, a diversified global ophthalmic device company, announced today that they have been named as the preferred vendor to The Defense Health Agency, Medical Logistics (DHA, MEDLOG) Division.

“BVI is thrilled to be designated as Lovell’s preferred vendor,” said BVI’s CEO Shervin Korangy.  “Not only does Lovell’s expertise and nationwide reach align perfectly with our goal to transform even more lives by providing a range of innovative, high-performance vision care solutions that address unmet patient needs and improve OR efficiency, but Lovell’s selection of BVI as a preferred vendor further demonstrates the value of our surgical solutions.”

As a preferred vendor, BVI provides Lovell with a variety of premium surgical ophthalmic solutions across cataract, glaucoma and retina conditions. Offerings include a broad range of high-performance single-use and reusable instruments, accessories and custom procedure packs that deliver consistency, performance and precision. Notably, Beaver® Knives, a portfolio of world-class surgical blades, Vitreq®, premium retina instrumentation, and Malosa®, single-use instrumentation recognized for performance and effectiveness, and minimizing unnecessary risk linked to cross-contamination, are helping clinical care teams improve patient outcomes.   

BVI’s custom surgical packs are proven to empower practitioners to explore a variety of ways to improve efficiency and cost-savings, while providing access to BVI’s best in class instruments and product portfolio. These packs are not only cost-effective and of high quality, but they also help surgeons to streamline their OR setup. Instead of having to mix and match equipment from different packs, surgery technicians can follow a consistent protocol that decreases the risk of medical errors and speeds OR turnover.

BVI is proud to embark on this journey with Lovell to provide advanced vision care technology, including future innovations in BVI’s robust pipeline from IOLs to equipment, improve efficiency and deliver cost savings without having to make comprises.

About BVI

Lovell Government Services will serve as BVI’s vendor providing The Defense Health Agency, Medical Logistics access to BVI’s world-class surgical knives and blades. “In partnership with Lovell, BVI is thrilled to be designated as preferred vendor to the Defense Health Agency,” said BVI’s CEO Shervin Korangy. “Not only does Lovell’s expertise and nationwide reach align perfectly with our goal to transform even more lives by providing a range of innovative, high-performance vision care solutions that address unmet patient needs and improve OR efficiency, but The Defense Health Agency selection of Lovell and BVI as a preferred vendor further demonstrates the value of our surgical solutions.” BVI provides Lovell with a variety of premium surgical ophthalmic solutions across cataract, glaucoma and retina conditions.

Offerings include a broad range of high-performance single-use and reusable instruments, accessories and custom procedure packs that deliver consistency, performance and precision. Notably, Beaver^® Knives, a portfolio of world-class surgical blades, Vitreq^®, premium retina instrumentation, and Malosa^®, single-use instrumentation recognized for performance and effectiveness, and minimizing unnecessary risk linked to cross-contamination, are helping clinical care teams improve patient outcomes.

BVI and Lovell is proud to embark on this journey with The Defense Health Agency, Medical Logistics (DHA MEDLOG) Division to provide advanced vision care technology to their beneficiaries. For more information on BVI, visit BVIMedical.com.

About BVI
BVI^® is a diversified global ophthalmic device company with a mission to deliver high-quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving the vision of patients. With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe. Our organization supports surgical teams in more than 90 countries worldwide, either directly or through our network of trusted distributors. Our trusted brands include Beaver^® (Knives and Blades), Visitec^® (Cannulas), Malosa^® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq^® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL^® (Premium IOLs).

About Lovell Government Services
Lovell Government Services Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2013 by Chris Lovell, Major USMC Retired. Having served for over 24 years, Chris wanted to continue serving by ensuring America’s Warfighters had access to the most advanced lifesaving resources available on and off the battlefield. Chris assists companies interested in marketing their products to the Federal Government with certification, marketing, and contracting expertise. Lovell Government Services Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2013 by Chris Lovell, Major USMC Retired. Having served for over 24 years, Chris wanted to continue serving by ensuring America’s Warfighters had access to the most advanced lifesaving resources available on and off the battlefield. Chris assists companies interested in marketing their products to the Federal Government with certification, marketing, and contracting expertise.

For further enquiries or to speak to a BVI representative, please email Andrew Dawson, Head of BVI Corporate Communications: [email protected]

To the attention of BVI Customers:

Beaver-Visitec International, Inc. (BVI) has been made aware of a voluntary recall of low dead space syringes, and luer slip tip syringes manufactured by Sol-Millennium Medical (Sol-M), Inc. As syringes manufactured by Sol-M are present in some of our BVI CustomEyes Procedure Packs, we are voluntarily initiating a recall of these products. Please note that this action is specific to the Sol-M manufactured syringes contained in BVI CustomEyes Procedure Packs – the remaining components of BVI CustomEyes Procedure Packs are unaffected and suitable for use once you have completed the activities described in this letter.

Background
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated Field Safety Communication1 for syringes manufactured in China. Citing concerns of quality and safety, FDA recommends that healthcare providers transition away from using plastic syringes manufactured by China-based manufacturers, unless use of these syringes is absolutely necessary until they can complete the transition to syringes that are not manufactured in China. If these syringes continue to be used, users should closely monitor for leaks, breakage, and other problems. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Further, as BVI has been made aware of a voluntary recall of low dead space syringes, and luer slip tip syringes manufactured by Sol-Millennium Medical (Sol-M), Inc., and as these syringes are present in some BVI CustomEyes Procedure Packs, we are voluntarily initiating a recall of these products.

Please consult the following document to consult affected products and actions required of you: Field Safety Notice FA-24-004

Second BVI Market Debut in Less Than Twelve Months

• BVI continues to execute its roadmap of IOL launches in Japan, the world’s third-largest IOL-valued market¹
• The PODEYE hydrophobic monofocal is perfectly suited to the Japanese market, where hydrophobic IOLs constitute almost 96% of the total monofocal IOL units in Japan¹
• Following the 2023 launch of FINEVISION HP Hydrophobic Trifocal IOL, PODEYE becomes the second BVI IOL to be available in Japan

WALTHAM, Mass., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) BVI, the most dynamic, diversified company in ophthalmology, announced today the official launch of the PODEYE hydrophobic monofocal IOL in Japan following approval by the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). The achievement represents another significant step in BVI’s plan to launch its range of IOLs in Japan over the near-term.

Being unveiled at the Japanese Ophthalmic Society (JOS) annual meeting in Tokyo, PODEYE is now available for commercial use and available to surgeons across the country.

“Our commitment to the Japanese ophthalmic market is a clear priority for BVI. The PODEYE launch continues to execute on our strategic vision and global expansion. We are set to equip surgeons with more solutions to enhance patient care. Anticipate more groundbreaking product launches from us in Japan and many other major markets globally.” said Shervin Korangy, President and CEO of BVI.

Stability Made Simple.
With a focus on IOL stability, the now proven double C-loop haptic design, known as ‘POD’ which is unique only to BVI lenses, was first introduced to the market with the launch of the PODEYE hydrophobic IOL in Europe in 2012. BVI has demonstrated the success of its POD technology with over 10 years of accomplished sales worldwide. Renowned for its novel, one-of-a-kind (double C-loop) haptic design, ensuring reliable IOL centration and rotational stability, the POD platform has gained substantial popularity and serves as the foundation for all future BVI IOLs.

Focus on Safety
Given that Japan is primarily a hydrophobic market, surgeons in Japan, like their counterparts worldwide, will appreciate the proprietary, hydrophobic ‘GFY^®’ material from which BVI IOLS are made providing 100% glistening-free material.

Moreover, the company has also demonstrated market-wide expertise in IOL material development.  Alongside its patented GFY material featured exclusively in BVI lenses, BVI also develops and supplies approximately 20% of IOL material for competing IOL companies globally from its facility in Florida, US.

About BVI

BVI® is a diversified global ophthalmic device company with a mission to deliver high-quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving the vision of patients. With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe. Our organization supports surgical teams in more than 90 countries worldwide, either directly or through our network of trusted distributors. Our trusted brands include Beaver® (Knives and Blades), Visitec® (Cannulas), Malosa® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL® (Premium IOLs).

For further enquiries or to speak to a BVI representative, please email Andrew Dawson, Head of BVI Corporate Communications: [email protected] Market Scope Data

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BVI, one of the fastest-growing, diversified surgical ophthalmic businesses in the world, announced the acquisition of Medical Mix, a company specializing in the supply of medical devices for ophthalmic surgery across Spain and Portugal.

This strategic move builds on a period of significant momentum for BVI. The company has transformed into a broad manufacturer and supplier of market-leading, innovative solutions that provide an end-to-end range of products for cataract, retinal, and glaucoma diseases. This acquisition is another pivotal step in BVI’s growth trajectory, which began to take form and accelerate since 2018. BVI’s European footprint with direct sales representatives and infrastructure now spans all major western European markets, increasing from only three markets a short 5 years ago.

Shervin Korangy, BVI President and CEO said: “It is an honor and a pleasure to welcome Medical Mix to the BVI team. When Vicente and I began discussions, it was immediately evident that our strategic vision for our industry was incredibly consistent. This shared vision of the future will serve as a rock-solid foundation for our continued success in the market.”

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Barcelona, Medical Mix is one of the largest providers of surgical ophthalmic products in Spain and Portugal. The robust portfolio is composed mainly of BVI products alongside other prestigious international brands. The company has been built to consistently deliver the highest quality of service alongside its breadth of products which allow it to serve as a trusted partner to surgeons and patients across both countries.

Medical Mix, a longstanding distributor of BVI’s Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) since 2008, consumables since 2012, and equipment since 2019, has been a key partner with BVI products. This acquisition solidifies the enduring partnership, allowing both companies to provide comprehensive ophthalmic solutions to their customers.

Vicente Durán, Medical Mix Founder and President said: “The partnership with BVI is a very exciting next step for us and the market in Spain and Portugal. The business philosophy and approach of BVI makes our combined future very bright, offering the market the best portfolio of innovative products together with the best service tailored to customers’ needs ”

About BVI
BVI® is a diversified global ophthalmic device company with a mission to deliver high-quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving the vision of patients. With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe. Our organization supports surgical teams in more than 90 countries worldwide, either directly or through our network of trusted distributors.

For further enquiries or to speak to a BVI representative, please email Andrew Dawson, Head of BVI Corporate Communications: [email protected]

WALTHAM, Mass. — July 18^th, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BVI, one of the fastest growing surgical ophthalmic businesses in the world, is proud to announce the opening of its new, state of the art facility in Liège, Belgium.  This results in a sizeable increase in BVI’s intraocular lens (IOL) business capacity, unlocking new growth opportunities and reinforcing the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership.

In line with the company’s commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and compliance, the new facility was designed to optimize delivery and involved a comprehensive process review aimed at increasing yield and efficiency.  BVI also prioritized environmental considerations and implemented various measures to minimize carbon footprint.

Affirming BVI’s commitment to innovation, the facility further enlarged BVI’s integrated IOL research and development (R&D) and manufacturing capabilities.  With a clear focus on delivering pioneering, quality products to patients, the integrated R&D and manufacturing installation promotes seamless collaboration, efficient product development and production, and accelerated time to market.

This strategic investment exemplifies BVI’s commitment to economic growth, technological advancement, and dedication to maintaining industry leadership. As BVI embarks on this exciting journey, the company anticipates significant positive contributions to its financial success and overall economic landscape.

Frederic Jodogne, Head of Operations said: “I see in this newly built state of the art facility a sign of trust in BVI that confirms Liège as a key pillar in IOL R&D and production.  Amazing products, amazing staff, and amazing potential! Each employee can be proud of the journey already accomplished and can see clearly now the path toward a successful future.”

Shervin Korangy, BVI President and CEO said: “I commend our team who drove this significant capital expansion project. Their unwavering commitment to excellence has been instrumental in tripling our IOL production capacity whilst in parallel deploying cutting-edge, proprietary precision molded optics to the highest quality standards.  The combination of our patented, novel optical designs alongside our world-class manufacturing technology creates an elegant and unrivaled outcome. Our IOL expertise has consistently surpassed even my lofty expectations.”

About BVI

BVI® is a diversified global ophthalmic device company with a mission to deliver high-quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving the vision of patients. With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe. Our organization supports surgical teams in more than 90 countries worldwide, either directly or through our network of trusted distributors. Our trusted brands include Beaver® (Knives and Blades), Visitec® (Cannulas), Malosa® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL® (Premium IOLs).

For further enquiries or to speak to a BVI representative, please email Andrew Dawson, Head of BVI Corporate Communications: [email protected]

• FINEVISION HP is the first patented diffractive trifocal IOL and is one of the flagship products in BVI’s IOL portfolio; FINE Trifocal technology is utilized across the company’s entire range of presbyopia-correcting IOLs.
• The Japan launch follows two key FINEVISION HP 2023 milestones: One million FINEVISION IOL implants sold worldwide and the recent completion of the FINEVISION HP IDE clinical study patient enrollment in the US.
• BVI expects to introduce several IOL models over the next few years in Japan, demonstrating BVI’s commitment to ophthalmic surgeons and their patients in Japan.

WALTHAM, Mass., June 19^th, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) BVI, one of the fastest growing surgical ophthalmic businesses in the world, is thrilled to announce the official launch of FINEVISION HP in Japan. The FINEVISION HP hydrophobic and glistening free trifocal IOL represents a significant breakthrough in trifocal technology as the first trifocal platform to offer cataract patients high quality vision across all distances. 

Given substantial excitement and interest in the product, BVI Japan has already received orders for FINEVISION HP and will host the official launch event at the upcoming Japanese Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (JSCRS) annual meeting in Sapporo, Japan on June 22 through June 24.  Dr. Kazunori Miyata (Miyata Eye Hospital), Dr. Hisaharu Suzuki (Zengyo Suzuki Eye Clinic), and Dr. Yousai Mori (Miyata Eye Hospital) will be presenting the results of the clinical trial conducted in Japan.  

As part of BVI’s commitment to continuously improve product performance to meet patients’ and surgeons’ needs, the FINEVISION HP IOL is now in its third generation since the initial FINE optical technology platform was launched in 2010. BVI has developed this unique IOL with numerous novel designs, including proprietary, patented hydrophobic material, a one-of-a-kind double C loop haptic design, and patented CoPODize™ optical surface technologies which enables Convolution and Apodization across the entire optic zone.  As the trifocal market leader in Europe, BVI has proven this technology with over 10 years of success and one million FINEVISION implants sold across the world.    

Dr. Kazuo Ichikawa of Chukyo Eye Clinic, Nagoya said: “It is great to see a new option of Multifocal IOL lens for our patients in Japan. Not only was FINEVISION the original trifocal, but the new generation FINEVISION HP provides 20/20 vision from -3D to +.5D of defocus as well as controlling dysphotopsia.

Shervin Korangy, BVI President and CEO said: ‘‘I could not be more pleased with the feedback we are receiving from surgeons about their experience partnering with BVI. The FINEVISION launch in Japan continues to execute on our strategic vision of expanding into key markets globally. Our commitment to bring BVI’s world-class products to surgeons and patients across the world is unwavering and continues at an accelerated pace. I look forward to watching our team’s success with this and subsequent product launches in the Japanese market”.

About BVI

BVI® is a diversified global ophthalmic device company with a mission to deliver high-quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving the vision of patients. With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe. Our organization supports surgical teams in more than 90 countries worldwide, either directly or through our network of trusted distributors. Our trusted brands include Beaver® (Knives and Blades), Visitec® (Cannulas), Malosa® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL® (Premium IOLs).

For further enquiries or to speak to a BVI representative, please email Andrew Dawson, Head of BVI Corporate Communications: [email protected]

WALTHAM, MA – May 1, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BVI, a diversified global ophthalmic device company, today announced it has completed enrollment of its U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study for its latest hydrophobic trifocal intraocular lens, FINEVISION® HP. 

The milestone marks the final implantation of the 539^th patient enrolled in the prospective, multicenter, randomized, masked, controlled IDE clinical study.  Patients will now be followed to evaluate the safety and performance of the FINEVISION HP intraocular lens, with the results to form the basis for a regulatory submission to obtain marketing approval in the United States.

BVI has one of the most comprehensive ophthalmic surgery portfolios in the industry and is committed to expanding its availability globally.

“With the IDE clinical study completing both the enrollment and implantation phase in less than 12 months, we are pleased with our momentum and acknowledge the patients and clinical investigators for their commitment to the trial,” said Devang Shah, Ph.D., BVI Senior Vice President, Business Operations.

Shervin Korangy, BVI President and CEO, added, “Achieving this milestone represents an exciting and significant step towards bringing our IOL technology to US patients and surgeons.  This trial is the first of a series of studies on innovative ophthalmic devices that BVI will be undertaking in the U.S. in the coming years.”

FINEVISION® HP is a hydrophobic trifocal IOL and the third generation in the FINEVISION® family, featuring BVI’s proprietary hydrophobic material and two novel patented CoPODize™ technologies enabling Convolution and Apodization concepts on the entire optic surface.

CAUTION  FINEVISION® is CE Marked since 2010.  FINEVISION® HP is an Investigational device in the United States. Limited by Federal Law to investigational use; Pending PMA, not available for sale within the United States. 

About BVI

BVI® is a diversified global ophthalmic device company with a mission to deliver high quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving the vision of patients. With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe. BVI supports surgical teams in more than 90 countries worldwide, either directly or through its network of trusted distributors. BVI trusted brands include: Beaver® (Knives and Blades), Visitec® (Cannulas), Malosa® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL® (Premium IOLs).

Contacts

BVI

Andrew Dawson

Corporate Communications

[email protected]

Investors

Vivian Cervantes

Gilmartin Group

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