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Repair Services
Q. What kind of phaco handpieces does AOI repair?
A. AOI services phaco handpieces from most major manufacturers. Please click our Repair Services link at the top of this page for a list of the most popular handpieces serviced.
Q. Does AOI perform the repairs?
A. All repairs are done at our headquarters in Lake Forest, California. AOI provides 40 years of combined experience in the repair and refurbishment of phaco handpieces and units.
Q. What do I need to do to have my handpiece repaired?
A. Contact AOI Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number. You may call us at 949.580.1266 or 800.876.1266 or you may fill out our online RGA Request Form.
Q. What is the cost of an evaluation of a phaco handpiece?
A. An AOI technician will conduct a FREE, thorough performance evaluation of your instrument.
Q. What if I need a working handpiece right away for surgery?
A. AOI offers a handpiece repair/exchange program to get you back into surgery.
Q. Does AOI have loaners?
A. No. The handpiece repair/exchange program is more cost effective (including less shipping costs for customer).
Q. What if I want to keep my own phaco handpiece?
A. AOI offers complete repair services with a quick turn-around.
Q. Does AOI offer service contracts?
A. AOI offers a variety of service contracts to meet your needs and budget. Please contact an AOI Customer Representative for more information.
Q. Warranty Periods?
A. AOI offers a variety of warranty periods to accommodate your budget. Please contact AOI Customer Service for more information.
Q. Will sending my phaco handpiece to AOI void my phaco unit warranty?
A. No. For example: buying tires from a tire store will not void the warranty on your vehicle.
Q. Does AOI offer technical support?
A. AOI has technicians ready to answer your questions Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Pacific Time).
Q. How do I care for our phaco handpieces?
A. AOI includes with each phaco handpiece a Phaco Handpiece Care and Maintenance sheet.
Q. What other instruments does AOI repair?
A. I/A Handpieces, Vit Cutters and selected Phaco Units.
Products
Q. Does AOI carry phaco accessories?
A. AOI offers a wide selection of accessories for phacoemulsification surgical procedures. Please click our Products link at the top of this page for more information.
Q. What other products/services does AOI provide?
A. AOI manufactures our own compact phacoemulsification system, the VizualĀ®, available at a very affordable price. In addition, we sell new Compatible Handpieces at amazing cost savings for you. For efficient rinsing of all your phaco accessories, please check out our exceptionally popular QuickRinse Instrument Care System. At times AOI will have Reconditioned Equipment available for purchase. Please click on our Products link at the top of the page for all these products and more.
Custom product development and contract manufacturing are offered. Please click on our Contract Manufacturing link at the top of this page for more information.
General Information
Q. Is AOI an ISO 9001 company?
A. AOI is an ISO 13485 certified company, which is the ISO 9001 equivalent specific to medical device manufacturers. This reaffirms AOI's commitment to high standards.
Q. Are AOI products CE Marked?
A. AOI carries a Full Quality Assurance certificate stating CE Mark for all required products.
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