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Curved Sharp RF Cannula, Radiopaque Marker, PMF18-100-10CS
$504.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-PMF18-100-10CS
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
The Avanos PMF18-100-10CS is a Radiopaque Curved Sharp Radiofrequency (RF) Cannula. This precision medical device is part of the Avanos Pain Management System, specifically engineered for clinicians who require a curved path to navigate complex spinal anatomy while ensuring high-contrast visibility under fluoroscopy.
The "CS" suffix stands for Curved Sharp, indicating a beveled tip designed for easier tissue penetration.
Key Features
Radiopaque Platinum Band: A distinctive platinum marker is located at the distal end of the active tip. This provides superior contrast under X-ray (fluoroscopy), allowing the clinician to verify the exact location and span of the intended thermal lesion.
Curved Sharp Design: The sharp, beveled tip allows for controlled penetration of ligaments, while the curved shaft enables "steering" around bony obstructions (like the superior articular process) to reach the target nerve accurately.
Extended Active Tip: The 10 mm active tip creates a larger thermal lesion than standard 4 mm or 5 mm tips. This broader footprint is often preferred to ensure the target nerve is fully encompassed, even if there is slight anatomical variation.
Fully Insulated Shaft: Medical-grade insulation covers the entire length of the cannula except for the 10 mm tip, ensuring that RF energy is delivered only to the target area and protecting surrounding healthy tissue.
Ergonomic Sure-Grip Hub: The hub is color-coded (Pink for 18G) for immediate identification and features a textured surface for stable handling and rotation during placement.
Technical Specifications
Model Number: PMF18-100-10CS
Cannula Gauge: 18 G
Cannula Length: 100 mm (10 cm)
Active Tip Length: 10 mm
Tip Shape: Curved Sharp (CS)
Sterility: Sterile, Single-Use
Color Code: Pink (18 Gauge)
Generator Compatibility: Designed for use with Avanos and other major RF generators.
Package Contents
The PMF18-100-10CS is typically sold in boxes of 10. Each sterile, individually pouched unit contains:
1 Curved Sharp RF Cannula: The insulated 18G cannula with a 10 mm active tip.
1 Matching Stylet: A removable inner wire that prevents tissue from entering the needle during insertion and maintains the needle’s stiffness.
Primary Uses
Lumbar Medial Branch Neurotomy: The primary procedure for treating chronic lower back pain by ablating the nerves of the facet joints.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Ablation: The 10 mm tip is ideal for targeting the lateral branches of the sacral nerves where a larger lesion area is required.
Thoracic Facet Denervation: Used for upper and middle back pain where the curved tip helps negotiate the angle of the thoracic vertebrae.
Large-Volume Lesioning: Preferred in cases where the clinician aims for a wider "capture zone" to ensure effective denervation.