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NEPHROSTOMY

INITIAL PUNCTURE NEEDLE - TROCAR

Intended to make the initial percutaneous puncture to gain initial access and to enable the introduction of a guidewire

Key Features

  • Siliconised Needle for less Trauma
  • Echogenic Tip for better visualization during ultrasound
  • 1 cm marking on the shaft

Type: Trocar
Size (in G): 21, 18 & 16
Length (in cm): 8 – 25

INITIAL PUNCTURE NEEDLE - CHIBA

Intended to make the initial percutaneous puncture to gain initial access and to enable the introduction of a guidewire

Key Features

  • Siliconised Needle for less Trauma
  • Echogenic Tip for better visualization during ultrasound
  • 1 cm marking on the shaft

Type: Chiba
Size (in G): 21, 18 & 16
Length (in cm): 8 – 25

FASCIAL DILATORS

Used for fascial dilation, intended for stretching or enlarging the fascial tissue covering a cavity, tract or opening prior to a diagnostic or interventional procedure

Key Features

  • Gradual tapered end & smooth surface for atraumatic entry
  • Also available with hydrophilic coating for ease of introduction
  • Optimal radiopacity for better visualization

Size (in G): 5 & 6
Length (in cm): 20 & 22

AMPLATZ SHEATH

Intended for percutaneous dilation of tissue surrounding a dilator previously placed. It is used as a working channel to maintain a previously established nephrostomy tract for introduction of instruments and catheters during urological procedures.

Key Features

  • Optimal Bevel tip for atraumatic entry
  • Smooth surface for ease of introduction
  • Optimal radiopacity for better visualization

Size (in Fr): 12

PRIME WIRE
(PTFE GUIDEWIRE WITH HYDROPHILIC TIP)

Used to gain access to desired anatomical location and to assist in placement of medical devices during diagnostic or interventional procedures

Key Features

  • One wire for all urology procedures
  • Serves two purpose – access and stenting with single wire
  • Avoid exchange of wires
  • Less procedural time
  • Easy access in tortuous anatomy

Type: Primewire
Size: 0.018″ – 50 cm

TRACER GUIDEWIRE
(HYDROPHILIC GUIDEWIRE)

Used to gain smooth and easy access to desired anatomical location and to assist in placement of medical devices

Key Features

  • It is a kink resistant Nitinol core hydrophilic coated wire.
  • The lubricious coating makes the wire slippery and helps in easy passage in tortuous anatomy
  • Radiopaque Polymer jacket for better fluoroscopic visibility

Type: Hydrophilic
Size: 0.018″ – 50 cm

TWISTER GUIDEWIRE

Used to gain access to desired anatomical location and to assist in placement of medical devices.

Key Features

  • Is constructed with kink resistant Nitinol core with appropriate stiffness for deployment of devices
  • Atraumatic floppy tip facilitates easy insertion and access
  • Blue and White sleeve provides excellent visualization and easy maneuvering

Type: Twister
Size: 0.018″ – 50 cm