Endoscopic Ultrasonic Dissector

Category Endoscopy Surgical Typical Use Dissect and coagulate tissue during endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. Description A hybrid instrument combining ultrasonic energy with endoscopic access to fragment and coagulate tissue while maintaining a clear operative field, facilitating minimally invasive resections with reduced bleeding and thermal injury.

Laparoscope

Category Surgical Endoscopy Typical Use Visualize and operate within the peritoneal cavity. Description A rigid or flexible endoscope introduced through small abdominal incisions to visualize intra abdominal organs and perform minimally invasive surgical procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and gynecologic surgery. Laparoscopy reduces postoperative pain, shortens hospital stay, and improves cosmetic outcomes compared with open … Read more

Pleural Drainage System (Water Seal)

Category Thoracic Care Typical Use Collect and monitor pleural drainage and maintain negative pressure. Description A closed drainage system that collects pleural fluid or blood from a chest tube while maintaining a water seal to prevent air re entry into the pleural space and allowing controlled application of suction when indicated. The system typically includes … Read more

Encoder

Category Sensor Term Encoder Definition of Encoder Device Measuring Rotational Or Linear Position For Feedback Control Notes About Encoder Optical And Magnetic Encoders Are Common

Urine Collection Bag

Category Urology Typical Use Collect urine from indwelling catheter. Description A disposable drainage bag that connects to an indwelling Foley catheter to collect urine continuously, allowing accurate measurement of output and safe containment of urine for patients requiring catheterization. Collection bags are available in bedside and leg bag configurations to support mobility and comfort, and … Read more

Deep Brain Stimulation Leads

Category Neurosurgery Implantable Typical Use Deliver therapeutic electrical stimulation for movement disorders. Description Thin, insulated electrodes implanted into specific deep brain nuclei and connected to an implanted pulse generator to modulate neural circuits in Parkinson disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, requiring precise targeting, programming, and long term follow up for symptom optimization.

Bispectral Index Monitor BIS

Category Anesthesia Monitoring Typical Use Assess depth of anesthesia using processed EEG signals. Description A bedside monitor that analyzes electroencephalographic patterns to generate a numeric index reflecting hypnotic depth during general anesthesia and sedation, assisting anesthesiologists in titrating anesthetic agents to reduce awareness risk and optimize recovery times. BIS monitoring complements clinical signs and hemodynamic … Read more