Information About Radiology
Category Breast Imaging Interventional Typical Use Target and sample nonpalpable mammographic lesions. Description A mammography guided biopsy platform that localizes calcifications or masses in three dimensions to guide percutaneous sampling with high accuracy, reducing need for surgical excision for diagnostic tissue retrieval.
Category Endovascular Access Typical Use Provide stable vascular access for catheters and devices during endovascular procedures. Description A short, hollow sheath inserted into an artery or vein to maintain access and allow repeated introduction and exchange of catheters, guidewires, and interventional devices while preserving hemostasis and minimizing vessel trauma. Introducer sheaths are available in multiple … Read more
Category Interventional Cardiology Endovascular Typical Use Dilate stenotic vessels and prepare lesions for stent placement. Description A catheter with an inflatable balloon near its tip that is positioned across a vascular stenosis and inflated to compress atherosclerotic plaque, restore luminal diameter, and improve blood flow, commonly used in coronary, peripheral, and renal interventions. Balloon selection … Read more
Category Vascular Access Typical Use Provide central venous access for medications, monitoring, or dialysis. Description A sterile kit containing components for placement of a central venous catheter into large central veins (internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral) to deliver vasoactive medications, parenteral nutrition, hemodialysis, or to monitor central venous pressure. Central line insertion requires ultrasound guidance, … Read more
Category Anesthesia Drug Delivery Typical Use Vaporize and deliver precise concentrations of volatile anesthetic agents. Description A calibrated device mounted on anesthesia machines that converts liquid volatile anesthetics into controlled vapor concentrations for inhalational anesthesia, with agent specific designs and safety features to prevent cross contamination and ensure accurate dosing. Vaporizer selection and maintenance, along … Read more
Category Endoscopy Therapeutic Typical Use Allow suctioning and instrument passage during bronchoscopy. Description An integrated lumen within flexible bronchoscopes that permits suctioning of secretions, instillation of fluids, and passage of biopsy tools or brushes while maintaining visualization and airway control during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Category Microsurgery Neurosurgery Typical Use Secure nerve ends or conduits during peripheral nerve repair. Description Small fixation devices and suturing aids used to approximate nerve stumps or secure nerve conduits and grafts, facilitating tension free coaptation and promoting axonal regeneration in peripheral nerve reconstruction.
Category Gynecologic Exam Typical Use Visualize cervix for Pap smear and inspection. Description An instrument used to separate the vaginal walls to expose the cervix for visual inspection, Pap smear collection, and minor procedures; specula are available in metal or disposable plastic designs and in various sizes. Proper insertion technique, lubrication, and patient positioning are … Read more
Category Diagnostic Typical Use Test deep tendon reflexes. Description A handheld instrument used to elicit deep tendon reflexes such as the patellar and Achilles reflexes to assess the integrity of peripheral nerves and central nervous system pathways. Reflex testing helps localize neurologic lesions, evaluate neuromuscular disorders, and monitor changes in neurologic status over time. Different … Read more
Category Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Typical Use Deliver vasodilator or inotropic agents for nonexercise stress testing. Description An infusion pump and syringe system used to administer pharmacologic stress agents during myocardial perfusion imaging when exercise testing is not feasible, requiring monitoring for adverse effects and coordination with imaging acquisition timing.