Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter

Category Pulmonary Therapeutic Typical Use Deliver controlled thermal energy to reduce airway smooth muscle in severe asthma. Description A specialized catheter used in bronchial thermoplasty procedures to apply radiofrequency energy to medium and large airways, reducing airway smooth muscle mass and decreasing bronchoconstriction frequency in selected patients with severe, refractory asthma. The procedure involves staged … Read more

Dialysis Catheter

Category Renal Replacement Therapy Vascular Access Typical Use Provide high flow central venous access for hemodialysis or apheresis. Description A large bore, dual lumen central venous catheter placed in the internal jugular, femoral, or subclavian vein to enable high flow extracorporeal circulation for intermittent or continuous hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, or apheresis procedures. Dialysis … Read more

Topical Hemostatic Agent

Category Hemostasis Typical Use Promote clotting at bleeding surfaces. Description Materials such as oxidized regenerated cellulose, gelatin sponges, collagen, or thrombin based products applied directly to bleeding surfaces to promote clot formation and control capillary or oozing hemorrhage when conventional ligation is impractical. Topical hemostatic agents are used in surgical fields, trauma care, and endoscopic … Read more

Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer

Category Neonatology Screening Typical Use Estimate neonatal bilirubin noninvasively to screen for hyperbilirubinemia. Description A handheld device that measures skin reflectance to estimate bilirubin levels, providing rapid, noninvasive screening at the bedside to identify infants who may require serum bilirubin testing and phototherapy, reducing painful blood draws when used appropriately. Transcutaneous readings are influenced by … Read more