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The Employees' State Insurance Corporation modifies the technical specifications for the Ophthalmic Operating Microscope Without Posterior Segment. The changes update requirements for the illumination system, camera integration, and quality certification standards. User institutions must refer to these amended specifications when they initiate procurement, prepare technical documents, or estimate costs for this equipment. All other instructions from the original circular dated 02-06-2026 remain in effect. This change applies to all ESIC PGIMSRs, medical colleges, dental colleges, and hospitals.
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U-16/30/130/2012-Procell/E-792399 18-09-2026
To
Subject: Corrigendum in respect of Standard Specifications & Cost Estimation of Ophthalmic Operating Microscope Without Posterior Segment uploaded on ESIC Website for compliance by User Institutions– reg.
Ref: Hqrs Circular U-16/30/130/2012-Procell/E-792399, Dated: 02-06-2026
Attention is invited to this office letter circulated vide No. U-16/30/130/2012-Procell/E-792399, Dated: 02-06-2026 (Copy attached) wherein Standard Specifications and Cost Estimation of Ophthalmic Operating Microscope Without Posterior Segment was issued for utilization by user institutions.
In this regard, it is informed that the duly constituted Technical Specification Committee has reviewed and recommended the following modifications/changes in the existing technical specifications:
| S.No | Existing Specifications | Amended Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. 3 Bullet |
Point No. 2 | Stereo Coaxial Illumination system, availability of red reflex switching in/out facility. | Stereo Coaxial Illumination system, availability of red reflex - Continuous variable or switching in/out facility. | | Sl. No. 6 Bullet
Point No. 1 | Camera: Full HD camera integrated in the body of the microscope, with recording facility from same manufacturer. | Camera: Full HD camera integrated in the body of the microscope, with recording facility. | | Sl. No. 8 Bullet
Point No. 4 | USFDA/European CE with four digit notified number/BIS approved | USFDA/European CE with four digit notified number/BIS approved/ISO-13485/ ICMED13485 |
Accordingly, all user Institutions are, therefore, advised to take note of the revised/amended specifications as summarized above and ensure that the same are duly referred while initiating procurement, preparing technical specifications, estimating the cost, processing procurement proposals, etc.
Further, rest of the instructions/ provisions issued vide U-16/30/130/2012-Procell/E-792399 02-06-2026, except to the extent modified/amended herein, shall remain unchanged.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Yours sincerely,
Digitally signed by Sanjiv Kochhar Date: 18-09-2026 16:21:05
Dy. Medical Commissioner (RC & PC)
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