Endoscopic sponge forceps

Definition

A flexible manual device used in combination with a compatible endoscope (e.g., a gastroscope) to carry an absorbent pad of folded gauze or cotton into the site of intervention. It is typically constructed of a flexible metal coil or plastic tube whose distal end is equipped with a pair of scissors-like grasping tongs which are operated by a control handle attached at the proximal end of the instrument. It is introduced into the body cavity through the working channel of the endoscope. This is reusable device.

GUDID devices

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Last updated

2019-04-04 00:10:41