The present invention relates to a vitrectomy cutter, comprising: a needle body having one or more ports； one or more blades, wherein the blades are located within the needle body and capable of passing over the one or more ports； and characterized by one or more microelectromechanical system devices, wherein the microelectromechanical devices are coupled with the blades； wherein the microelectromechanical system devices are capable of oscillating the blades, wherein the needle body is free of piezoelectric crystals or magnetostrictive drivers for actuating a movement of the blade.
