Incubator (Laboratory)

Category Laboratory Equipment Typical Use Grow microbial or cell cultures at controlled temperature. Description A temperature controlled chamber used to incubate microbiological cultures, cell lines, or biochemical reactions at precise temperatures to support growth and experimental conditions, commonly used in microbiology, cell biology, and clinical laboratories. Incubators may provide humidity control, CO? regulation for mammalian … Read more

Sphincterotome

Category Endoscopy ERCP Typical Use Perform controlled sphincterotomy of the biliary or pancreatic sphincter during ERCP. Description A specialized catheter with an electrosurgical cutting wire used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to incise the sphincter of Oddi, facilitating biliary or pancreatic duct access, stone extraction, and stent placement. Sphincterotomy requires precise technique, appropriate electrosurgical settings, and … Read more

Otoscope

Category Diagnostic Typical Use Inspect ear canal and tympanic membrane. Description A handheld instrument with a light source and magnifying lens used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane for signs of infection, perforation, cerumen impaction, or foreign bodies. Otoscopy is a routine part of pediatric and adult examinations and helps guide diagnosis … Read more

Stereotactic Robot

Category Neurosurgery Precision Typical Use Assist in precise instrument guidance for intracranial procedures. Description Robotic platforms integrated with stereotactic planning systems that enhance accuracy of electrode placement, biopsy trajectories, and deep brain stimulation lead implantation by translating imaging coordinates into precise instrument motion while improving reproducibility and reducing operative time.