Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) detection tests are diagnostic tools used to identify the presence of H. pylori, a bacteria that infects the stomach lining and is associated with conditions such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, and an increased risk of stomach cancer. Detecting H. pylori is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections, which can often be cleared with antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications.
A multi-band ligator is a medical device used during endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) to treat esophageal varices—dilated veins in the esophagus that can rupture and cause severe bleeding. This device is designed to place multiple elastic bands around the varices to cut off their blood supply, causing the veins to shrink and reduce the risk of bleeding.
A silicone gastrostomy tube is a medical device inserted through the abdomen directly into the stomach to provide nutrition, fluids, and medications when oral intake is not possible or adequate. Gastrostomy tubes (commonly referred to as G-tubes) are often made from medical-grade silicone due to its flexibility, biocompatibility, and resistance to degradation within the body.
Disposable biopsy forceps are medical instruments used to obtain tissue samples from inside the body for pathological examination. These forceps are designed for single use, ensuring sterility and minimizing the risk of cross-contamination between patients. They are commonly used in procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, or bronchoscopy, where tissue samples from the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, or other organs are needed to diagnose conditions like cancer, inflammation, or infections.
A disposable guide wire is a thin, flexible wire used in various medical procedures to navigate and guide medical devices, such as catheters or stents, through difficult or narrow pathways in the body, particularly blood vessels or the gastrointestinal tract. The guide wire helps in the precise placement of these devices during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
A disposable electrosurgical knife is a single-use medical tool designed for surgical procedures that require cutting, coagulating, or ablating tissues using electrical energy. This type of knife, also known as a disposable electrocautery knife or electrosurgical scalpel, is widely used in various surgeries, from general surgery to specialized procedures like gynecology, dermatology, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeries.
The EndoVive Standard PEG Kit 24F is a medical device kit used for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG), similar to the 20F kit but with a larger diameter tube. The 24F refers to the French size of the tube, indicating it is wider (24 French gauge), which is suitable for certain patients requiring larger-diameter feeding tubes for more efficient delivery of nutrition, medications, or drainage.
A disposable stone extraction basket is a medical device used primarily in urology to remove kidney stones or other foreign bodies from the urinary tract. It is typically used during minimally invasive procedures, such as ureteroscopy or endoscopic stone extraction. The basket is designed to capture and remove stones from the kidney, ureter, or bladder without the need for open surgery.
A BladderScan is a non-invasive ultrasound device used to measure the amount of urine in the bladder. It is commonly used in healthcare settings to assess bladder volume, diagnose urinary retention, and help determine if catheterization is necessary.