Electrosurgical and Cold Polypectomy Snare

Measurements at a glance

Loop width: 10/15/25 mm; stated for 10 models
Working length: 2300 mm; (catalogue rows)

A: Loop width 10 / 15 / 25 mm
B: Working length 2300 mm
C / D: Sheath and channel Sheath 2.4 mm, endoscope channel at least 2.8 mm (catalogue rows)

Schematic, not to scale

Models

16 models

Loop width (mm)	Loop shape	SUT code	Model
Electrosurgical
10	Oval	GS1160	AG-5075-241023
15	Oval	GS1160	AG-5075-241523
Measurements awaited		GS1160	AG-5075-242523
Measurements awaited		GS1160	AG-5075-243223
10	Shield	GS1130	AG-5076-241023
15	Shield	GS1130	AG-5076-241523
Measurements awaited		GS1130	AG-5076-242523
15	Round	GS1160	AG-5078-241523
25	Round	GS1160	AG-5078-242523
Cold
Measurements awaited		GS1130	AG-5332-241023
Measurements awaited		GS1130	AG-5332-241523
10	Oval	GS1160	AG-5335-241023
15	Oval	GS1160	AG-5335-241523
10	Shield	GS1130	AG-5336-241023
15	Shield	GS1130	AG-5336-241523
Measurements awaited		GS1130	AG-5338-241523

Sheath and channel: Sheath 2.4 mm, endoscope channel at least 2.8 mm (catalogue rows)

The cold family is used without current.

Intended use: A single-use snare for the endoscopic removal of polyps and tissue from the GI tract, in an electrosurgical family and a cold family used without current.

In which cases?

Removal of diminutive, sessile and pedunculated polyps from the GI tract.
Cold snare polypectomy of a small polyp, without current, with the cold family.
Resection with cauterization, with the electrosurgical family.

What makes it different?

Loop widths of 10, 15 and 25 mm in the catalogue rows; the manufacturer's presentation also lists 32 mm.
Oval, shield and round loops in the catalogue rows.
Braided wire the manufacturer lists it among the snare's features.
Rotating handle on the 5075, 5076 and 5078 series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the two families?

The electrosurgical family is connected to a generator and can cut with current. The cold family is used without current, which its instructions for use state for small polyps.

Which loop widths are there?

In the catalogue rows the loop is 10, 15 or 25 mm wide, on a 2.4 mm sheath and a 2300 mm working length; according to the manufacturer's presentation there is also a 32 mm loop. The models table gives the width of the codes the catalogue lists.

Related products

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Technical data

Manufacturer: AGS MedTech
SUT codes: GS1160GS1130
Sterilization: Sterile packed, single use
Shelf life: 36 months
Latex: Does not contain latex
Class: IIb in the electrosurgical family, IIa in the cold family