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Straight RF Cannula, PMC22-54-4
$444.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-PMC22-54-4
- Packing Info:
- 10/Case
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- 7 - 10 Business Days
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Description
The Avanos PMC22-54-4 is a Straight Radiofrequency (RF) Cannula designed for interventional pain management. It serves as a sterile, insulated guide for an RF probe to deliver controlled thermal energy to target nerves, creating a lesion that interrupts chronic pain signals.
The model number specifies its dimensions: 22 Gauge thickness, a 54 mm length, and a 4 mm active (uninsulated) tip.
Key Features
Standard Active Tip: The 4 mm active tip is a widely used size for standard RF procedures, providing a balance between precision and a lesion size sufficient for successful nerve ablation.
Straight Design: Features a straight shaft optimized for direct, linear insertion and precise maneuvering toward the target nerve under fluoroscopic guidance.
Full Shaft Insulation: The cannula is fully insulated except for the 4 mm distal tip, ensuring that the radiofrequency energy is delivered only to the specific nerve target, protecting surrounding tissues.
Sure-Grip Hub: Includes a color-coded hub (Black for 22G) that provides a secure grip for the clinician and allows for quick identification of the needle gauge during a procedure.
Enhanced Visualization: Features a radiopaque marking or platinum band at the distal end of the active tip, providing clear visibility under X-ray to confirm exact positioning before starting the ablation.
Technical Specifications
Model Number: PMC22-54-4
Cannula Gauge: 22 G
Cannula Length: 54 mm
Active Tip Length: 4 mm
Tip Shape: Straight
Sterility: Sterile, Single-Use
Material: Stainless steel with medical-grade insulation
Color Code: Black (22 Gauge)
Primary Uses
Lumbar & Cervical Facet Denervation: Used to ablate the medial branch nerves that transmit pain from the facet joints of the spine.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: Employed in RF neurotomy of the lateral branches to treat chronic SI joint dysfunction.
Medial Branch Blocks: A primary tool for treating chronic back and neck pain by interrupting pain signals at the nerve source.
Diagnostic Stimulation: Used to perform sensory and motor testing to ensure the cannula is safely and accurately positioned before the permanent thermal lesion is created.