Description
What’s Included
- Medtronic Solan XL applanation tonometer / Tono-Pen handheld unit (as photographed)
- Carrying case (per listing title)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Per Eyes Equipment standard listing terms: “Everything shown with the unit comes with it” — refer to the product photos for the exact configuration. Replacement Ocu-Cel XL batteries, Ocu-Film+ tip covers, calibration check disc, or operating manual are NOT included unless visible in the product photos. Contact us before purchase if you need specific accessories.
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested in excellent working order, ready to use once received — no additional steps needed. Item has been cleaned. The unit has visible signs of usage — please review the product photos for cosmetic detail before purchase. IOP measurement function and the LCD readout confirmed operational. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Medtronic Solan XL — Used Handheld Applanation Tonometer
The Medtronic Solan XL is the original Solan-branded version of the Tono-Pen XL handheld applanation tonometer — same hardware platform that Reichert later acquired and continued to manufacture. This used medtronic solan xl ships in its carrying case with a 90-day DEC warranty, providing a budget-friendly entry point into Goldmann-correlated handheld IOP measurement.
The Solan XL reads IOP from 5 to 80 mmHg using a micro strain gauge transducer, runs on 2 Ocu-Cel XL batteries, and weighs only 2.1 oz (61 g) — small enough to live in a coat pocket and reach the patient regardless of position. Unlike rebound or air-puff devices, the Solan XL works with the patient sitting, standing, or lying down — gravity-independent design that’s critical for bedside, emergency, and pediatric exams.
Per a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (Middle East African J Ophthalmol, 2018), the Tono-Pen XL platform showed clinically meaningful correlation with Goldmann applanation tonometry in both normal controls and glaucoma patients — supporting its role as a reliable handheld alternative when Goldmann isn’t practical.
Why Practices Choose the Solan XL
Goldmann-correlated readings — micro strain gauge tonometry validated against the slit-lamp-mounted reference standard.- 5–80 mmHg measurement range — covers normotensive through severe glaucomatous IOP without dial switching.
- Position-independent — works with patient sitting, standing, or lying down. Critical for bedside hospital rounds and emergency settings.
- 2.1 oz handheld form factor — pocketable and patient-friendly. Reaches restricted patients (wheelchair, supine, sedated) without slit-lamp setup.
- 2 Ocu-Cel XL batteries — long battery life with widely-available cells; no proprietary charging dock required.
- Same hardware as Reichert Tono-Pen XL — Solan was Medtronic’s branding for the platform; Reichert later acquired the line. Service economics carry over.
- Disposable Ocu-Film+ tip covers — minimizes cross-contamination between patients (purchase separately as consumables).
Clinical Applications
- Routine glaucoma screening in optometric and general ophthalmology practice
- Pediatric IOP measurement when slit-lamp positioning isn’t possible
- Bedside / inpatient IOP monitoring on hospital rounds
- Emergency department and trauma setting IOP capture
- Pre- and post-op IOP checks in cataract and refractive surgery
- Mobile and outreach screening clinics
Who This Is For
- Optometric practices needing a budget-friendly handheld tonometer for backup or secondary lane
- Pediatric ophthalmology practices needing IOP capture on uncooperative patients
- Emergency departments and inpatient ophthalmology consult services
- Veterinary clinicians who want a human-grade Tono-Pen XL for primate / large animal practice
- Optometry schools and residency programs needing a clinical workhorse for training
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Type | Handheld applanation tonometer (Tono-Pen XL platform) |
| Brand at time of manufacture | Medtronic Solan (later acquired by Reichert) |
| Measurement range | 5–80 mmHg |
| Transducer | Micro strain gauge |
| Power source | 2 × Ocu-Cel XL batteries |
| Position | Gravity-independent — works in any patient position |
| Tip covers | Ocu-Film+ disposable (purchase consumables separately) |
| Weight | 2.1 oz (61 g) |
| Goldmann correlation | Clinically validated (per indexed studies) |
| Condition | Used — visible signs of usage; tested operational |
| Warranty | 90 days (parts and workmanship) |
Compare Handheld Tonometer Options
| Feature | Medtronic Solan XL (this listing) | Tono-Pen XL Medtronic Refurb | Tono-Pen XL Reichert Refurb | Reichert Avia Tono-Pen |
| Generation | 1st gen (Solan / XL) | 1st gen (Medtronic XL) | 1st gen (Reichert XL) | 2nd gen (Avia) |
| Range | 5–80 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg |
| Measurement mode | 5-tap standard | 5-tap standard | 5-tap standard | 2-tap Quick-Tap |
| Battery | 2 × Ocu-Cel XL | 9V cell | 9V cell | POWERCEL pack |
| Best for | Lowest-cost handheld entry | Refurb backup option | Refurb / training | Modern high-volume clinic |
| Condition / Warranty | Used / 90 days | Refurbished / 6 months | Refurbished / 6 months | Used / 90 days |
| Price | $1,540 | $2,695 | $2,895 | $3,300 |
Want a Tono-Pen XL with a 6-month refurbished warranty instead of 90-day Used? Compare with the refurbished Tono-Pen XL Medtronic. Need the modern 2-tap Quick-Tap version? See the Reichert Avia Tono-Pen.
Questions about the Medtronic Solan XL? Contact us for battery condition, tip cover supply, or freight quote — call 305-771-4562 or use the contact form.
