Endoscopy Supplies, Needles, Tubing

During the past 10 years, endoscopy has gained preference for clinicians and patients because of its minimally invasive techniques. Previously intensive medical procedures can now be performed in a less invasive way. This improves recovery time and procedure time. There are many different endoscopy instruments that are required to effectively perform these procedures. All of the following products and instruments are latex free.

More about Endoscopy Products and Instruments

Insufflation Tubing: An insufflation tubing set adapts to all insufflators for tubing standardization, and is color-coded to help with setup. It has a rotating Luer-lock connector to prevent twisting or disconnecting of CO2 lines. The tubing should be durable, non-collapsible, and sterile. Its bi-directional filters reduce the chance of contamination, and a high-flow filter is available that will not restrict pneumoperitoneum. The insufflation filter can be used with reusable tubing. Tubing adapters are available individually, and are reusable, also.

Contaminant Shield: The ProShield protector and contaminant shield is a single-use, simple container which improves handling protocols by helping to reduce the amount of damage that can occur while transporting a scope. Its funnel-style opening enables quick and low effort insertion of the scope. This sheath helps in storage and reprocessing of TEE probes and flexible endoscopes. In addition, patient and staff safety is improved, the hazards of delayed reprocessing are reduced, repair costs are minimized, and cross-contamination liability is addressed.

Each shield is sealed individually to keep the inside clean which helps prevent microorganism-carrying dust from settling on or in the tube surfaces. It can be used during stat-rushed conditions because of its peel-pack seal for quick removal. The sealed bottom contains contaminates from the procedure and allows use of a rinsing solution to quickly remove material before it dries and hardens. It also enables an immediate soap soaking of the scope at a patient’s bedside to help reduce hospital-acquired infections.

Pneumo Needle: The 14-gauge pneumo needle has a spring-activated indicator to identify access to a cavity. It has a secure on/off stopcock, an insufflation Luer-lock port, and an extra sharp needle. Its slim design enables a smooth and easy insertion with a rounded, non-rotating obturator. Also available is a stainless steel ergonomic pneumo needle. Its ergonomic wings provide a firm grip with a very low insertion force.

Laparascopic Dissectors: Laparoscopic dissectors are available in four tip types, Kittner, Cherry, Ultra K, and Blunt. Their tips are made from 100% cotton to help prevent foreign particle deposits during soft tissue manipulations, and to protect the surrounding tissue. The Kittner dissector has a stainless steel shaft, a radiopaque tip, and is packaged sterile.

Endoscopic Specimen Pouch: An endoscopic specimen retrieval pouch is large enough to fit a wide range of specimens. Once inside the abdomen, its flexible ring automatically opens and keeps the bag open to contain the tissue. The pouch is available in polyurethane or nylon, depending on personal preference.

Endoscope Defogger: A defogger is a specially formulated solution that safely prevents the lens on an endoscope from fogging. For cleaning, it comes with a non-abrasive, x-ray detectable foam pad which has an adhesive backing to allow for universal placement. The solution is sterile and will not damage the scope.

Endoscope Warmer: A scope warmer pre-warms multiple endoscopes to body temperature in a minute or two. It continues to warm for approximately 2 hours to keep the endoscope from condensation. The warmer can accommodate da Vinci Robot Scopes, and scopes for saphenous vein harvesting. There is no need for sterilization, decontamination, or additional sterile water for this insulated-type warmer. It is packaged sterile and is disposable and environmentally friendly.

What is an Endoscopy?

An endoscopy is a minimally invasive medical procedure where a flexible tube is used to examine the inside of the body. An endoscope, a lighted flexible instrument, contains a camera in which a medical professional can look at internal organs. The doctor can also insert instruments into the scope to treat internal bleeding or to take tissue samples for further testing. The medical professional, in most cases, inserts the tube through a natural opening in the body, such as the anus or mouth. In other situations, a small incision is made to insert the endoscope.

The procedure usually lasts only 30 minutes or less. and allows the doctor to see areas of bleeding or inflammation that do not show up clearly on x-rays. Reasons for performing an endoscopy can be symptoms such as pain, bleeding, or a change in bowel habits. It can also be done to examine the colon for polyps. It is most commonly used to look at areas of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the stomach, esophagus, and areas of the intestine. An endoscopy can also examine the abdomen, chest, respiratory tract, urinary tract, joints, and the reproductive system. It can be used for various procedures sometimes involved with plastic surgeries, and during pregnancy.

An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an upper diagnostic endoscopy, and can identify the cause of symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, swallowing difficulty, or reflux. Indigestion and abdominal or chest pain can also be checked out in this way. For example, the endoscope may not only detect active bleeding from an ulcer, but instruments can be passed through the scope that can help stop the bleeding during the procedure. The doctor can also take a biopsy of the tissue to check for the presence of a disease. To prevent gagging when the scope is inserted into the throat, a numbing agent is normally given, along with pain medication and sedatives. The scope forces air into the stomach to allow the medical professional to see the tissue folds in the stomach to make a more careful examination. Gallstones that have passed outside of the gallbladder and into the bile duct can normally be removed by endoscopy.

To prepare for an upper endoscopy, a person must refrain from eating and drinking for at least six hours before the procedure. This ensures that the stomach is empty for the most optimal exam. If a sedative was given before the procedure, the patient will need to stay at the medical facility until the effects have worn off. A driver will also be needed to drive the patient home. Overall, endoscopy is a very safe procedure. But, it does have a few potential complications, which may include perforation (a tear) in the tissue that is being inspected, reaction to the sedative, or infection and bleeding.

Rehabmart is pleased to carry superior quality endoscopic procedure instruments from esteemed medical vendors that include DeRoyal and Aspen Surgical.

Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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