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Cytology Brush,1.8 mm X 120 cm Catheter X 3 mm Brush Diameter
$234.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-60312
- Packing Info:
- 10/Case
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
Technical Specifications
Part Number: 60312
Catheter Diameter: 1.8 mm
Catheter Length: 120 cm
Brush Diameter: 3 mm
Bristle Material: Nylon
Sterility: Sterile, single-use
Key Features
120 cm Short Catheter: This length is ideal for use with gastroscopes or bronchoscopes. It is easier to handle in procedures where the extra length of a colonoscopy brush (240 cm) would be cumbersome.
Radiopaque Distal Cap: The tip of the catheter is visible under fluoroscopy. This helps the clinician verify the brush's position relative to a lesion or stricture before taking a sample.
3-Ring Handle: Designed for precise, one-handed control. This allows the endoscopist to extend the brush, perform the "scrubbing" motion to collect cells, and retract it back into the protective sheath with high accuracy.
Protection Sheath: The brush remains inside the 1.8 mm catheter during insertion and withdrawal. This prevents the collected cell sample from being contaminated by the endoscope’s working channel and protects the channel from damage by the bristles.
Disposable Design: Single-use to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination between patients and to ensure the bristles are always at peak "stiffness" for optimal sampling.
Medical Description
The 60312 is clinically indicated for cytological sampling (cell collection) of suspected malignancies or infections within the esophagus, stomach, or bronchial tree.
Common Clinical Use Cases:
Esophageal Brushing: Used to sample cells in patients with Barrett’s esophagus or suspected esophageal cancer.
Biliary Sampling: Can be used during ERCP to brush the bile ducts for suspicious cells.
Stricture Diagnosis: Collecting samples from narrowed areas of the GI tract to determine if the cause is inflammation or a tumor.