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Straight RF Cannula, PMC22-100-2
$444.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-PMC22-100-2
- Packing Info:
- 10/Case
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- 7 - 10 Business Days
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Description
The Avanos PMC22-100-2 is a Straight Radiofrequency (RF) Cannula designed for use in interventional pain management procedures. It acts as an insulated guide for an RF probe to deliver thermal energy to specific nerves, creating a lesion that blocks pain signals from reaching the brain.
The model number specifies its dimensions: 22 Gauge thickness, a 100 mm length, and a very small 2 mm active (uninsulated) tip.
Key Features
Ultra-Precise Lesioning: The 2 mm active tip is designed for high-precision thermal ablation. It creates a very small, focused lesion, making it ideal for procedures where the target nerve is small or located very close to sensitive structures.
Straight Sharp Bevel: The straight tip and sharp bevel allow for direct, linear insertion under fluoroscopic guidance, providing the clinician with better control during the initial approach to the target.
Insulated Shaft: The medical-grade insulation ensures that RF energy is strictly confined to the 2 mm exposed tip, protecting the skin and non-target tissues along the path of the cannula.
Color-Coded Sure-Grip Hub: Features a color-coded hub (typically black for 22G) for easy identification of gauge size and a "sure-grip" texture for steady handling during needle placement.
Radiopaque Marker: Includes a platinum band at the distal end of the active tip to provide enhanced visualization under X-ray, allowing the clinician to confirm the exact location of the tip before starting the ablation.
Technical Specifications
Model Number: PMC22-100-2
Cannula Gauge: 22 G
Cannula Length: 100 mm
Active Tip Length: 2 mm
Tip Shape: Straight Sharp
Sterility: Sterile, Single-Use
Material: Stainless steel with medical-grade insulation
Primary Uses
Cervical Facet Denervation: Frequently used in the cervical spine where nerves and anatomical structures are smaller and require the high precision of a 2 mm tip.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Used for procedures targeting specific branches of the trigeminal nerve where minimal lesion size is critical.
Peripheral Nerve Ablation: Employed in various chronic pain treatments where a small, targeted interruption of nerve signals is required via thermal lesioning.
Diagnostic Stimulation: Often used to perform sensory and motor stimulation to confirm needle placement before a permanent lesion is made.