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RF Probe Kit, Curved-22-54-Black, PMK-22-54C
$2,641.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-PMK-22-54C
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
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- 7 - 10 Business Days
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Description
The Avanos PMK-22-54C (also listed as PMP-22-54C) is a specialty short-length Nitinol Radiofrequency (RF) Probe with a curved tip. It is a reusable medical device used to deliver radiofrequency energy to targeted nerves for thermal ablation in procedures where the anatomy is superficial and requires precise "steering."
The hub of this probe is color-coded black, indicating its 22-gauge compatibility.
Technical Specifications
Material: Nitinol (Nickel-Titanium "shape memory" alloy).
Length: 54 mm (approximately 2.1 inches).
Gauge: 22G (identified by the Black color-coded hub).
Tip Style: Curved (allows for maneuvering and hugging anatomical landmarks).
Sterility: Non-Sterile (Reusable; must be steam-sterilized/autoclaved before use).
Compatibility: Fully compatible with Avanos, Halyard, and Kimberly-Clark RF Pain Management Generators.
Key Features
Curved Tip Precision: The curved design is critical for navigating around bony structures or joints in shallow areas. It allows the clinician to position the active tip exactly against the target nerve for more effective lesioning.
Nitinol Flexibility: Nitinol is super-elastic, meaning this probe is highly resistant to kinking. Even with its curved tip, it can be straightened as it passes through a cannula and will reliably return to its specific curved profile once deployed at the target site.
Optimized for Shallow Access: The 54 mm length provides superior control and safety for superficial nerve targets, preventing the unwieldy handling associated with longer 100 mm probes in thin tissue.
Gauge-Specific Matching: The black hub ensures the clinical team matches the probe to the correct 22-gauge cannula size, maintaining a precise fit for consistent energy delivery.
Primary Uses
The 54 mm curved probe is a specialized tool for Shallow RF Neurotomy, frequently used for:
Cervical Medial Branch Ablation: Navigating the complex bony anatomy of the neck to treat chronic facet-joint pain.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Procedures: Used in thinner patients or for specific superficial branches where a curved tip helps in "mapping" the lesion area.
Thoracic Medial Branch Ablation: For mid-back pain where the nerves are close to the surface but require steering around the vertebrae.
Peripheral Nerve Ablation: In cases where a curved trajectory is required to reach a superficial nerve.