Chennai, 23 Oct 2026: Appasamy Associates (“Appa samy”), a Warburg Pincus-backed global surgical ophthalmo logy manufacturer headquartered in Chennai, India, today announced the acqui sition of RUCK, a German manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical products and systems.
Founded in 1978, Appasamy has esta blished a strong presence in ophthalmo logy, with expertise spanning intraocular lenses (IOLs), surgical systems, diagnostic equipment, lasers and microsurgical instruments. Over 100 million Appasamy IOLs have been implanted worldwide, and the company’s products are available in over 100 countries, reflecting its manufacturing scale and growing international reach.
RUCK brings more than four decades of experience in ophthalmic surgery. Its port folio includes the Pentasys, Qube and Qube Pro systems for cataract and vitreore tinal procedures. Qube Pro, its flagship surgical system, combines advanced technology with ease of use and performance across anterior and posterior segment surgery. The Qube Pro and Pentasys systems are widely used and trusted by surgeons in Germany and the Benelux region. Close collaboration with leading ophthalmolo gists and international partners plays an impor tant role in shaping RUCK’s product development initiatives.