Snare Options
Boston Scientific snares consist of a flexible wire cable and loop which can be extended and retracted through the snare's outer sheath. When passed through an endoscope and activated, the snares deliver a monopolar electrical current to cut and cauterize tissue with the loop. The new Captivator® II Snare consists of a 33mm loop to help facilitate removal of sessile polyps during saline assisted EMR or for removal of large polyps. The Sensation™ Short Throw Snare is indicated for use in the removal and cauterization of diminutive, sessile, and pedunculated polyps. The Rotatable Snare consists of a flexible wire cable and loop which can be rotated using the rotation actuator to help the physician capture polyps in difficult locations.
Hot Biopsy Forceps Options
For hot biopsy, Boston Scientific offers the Radial Jaw® 3 Hot Biopsy Forceps. The Radial Jaw 3 Hot Biopsy Forceps are designed specifically to collect tissue endoscopically for histologic examination. It may be used through an endoscope to cauterize and remove polyps and/or tissue specimens throughout the alimentary tract.
References
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), Colonoscopy. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/upperendoscopy/index/htm accessed 1/15/07, Updated November 2005. Pub#05-4336.
