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Radiofrequency Cannulae, PMF18-100-10
$444.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-PMF18-100-10
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
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- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
The Avanos PMF18-100-10 is a Curved Radiofrequency (RF) Cannula designed for interventional pain management. It serves as a sterile, insulated conduit used to guide an RF probe to a specific nerve target to perform thermal ablation.
The model number specifies its dimensions: 18 Gauge thickness, 100 mm length, and a 10 mm active (uninsulated) tip.
Key Features
Curved Tip Design: The curved tip allows the clinician to navigate around bony structures or "steer" the needle for more precise placement along the path of the target nerve.
Large Active Tip: The 10 mm active tip creates a larger thermal lesion. This is useful for targeting nerves with variable anatomy or when a broader area of ablation is required to ensure the pain signal is interrupted.
Radiopaque Marker: Features a platinum band at the distal end of the active tip. This provides high-contrast visualization under fluoroscopy, allowing the clinician to confirm the exact location and size of the intended lesion.
Insulated Shaft: The medical-grade insulation ensures that the RF energy is strictly confined to the 10 mm exposed tip, protecting the skin and non-target tissues.
Sure-Grip Hub: The hub is color-coded (Pink for 18G) for quick identification and textured for steady handling during the procedure.
Technical Specifications
Model Number: PMF18-100-10
Cannula Gauge: 18 G
Cannula Length: 100 mm
Active Tip Length: 10 mm
Tip Shape: Curved
Sterility: Sterile, Single-Use
Color Code: Pink (18 Gauge)
Material: Stainless steel with medical-grade insulation
Primary Uses
Lumbar Facet Denervation: Used to treat chronic lower back pain by ablating the medial branch nerves.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: The 10 mm tip is often utilized in SI joint neurotomy to cover larger nerve areas.
Discogenic Pain: Employed in procedures targeting nerves near the spinal discs where a larger lesion may provide a higher success rate.
Large Nerve Ablation: Ideal for patients with larger anatomy or when targeting nerves where a standard 4 mm or 5 mm tip might be too small to ensure complete denervation.