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Description

The Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode (5 per Box) features a tungsten wire for superior shape and integrity throughout the excision procedure, while minimizing thermal damage and yielding excellent histopathology specimens. The dermal loop electrode is packaged in a patented protective tray to prevent bending damage during shipping.

Warranty: Until Use or Expiration.

Features

Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode Features

  • Short shaft.
  • Tip Style: Round.
  • Material: Tungsten wire.
  • Sterile.
  • Single-use.
  • Latex-free.
  • Non-insulated.

Configurations

Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode Configurations

  • #ES22: 0.015" Wire - 1/4" (6.35 mm) Tip.
  • #ES23: 0.015" Wire - 5/16" (7.94 mm) Tip.
  • #ES24: 0.015" Wire - 3/8" (9.53 mm) Tip.
  • #ES25: 0.015" Wire - 1/2" (12.7 mm) Tip.
  • #ES26: 0.015" Wire - 3/4" (19.1 mm) Tip.
  • #ES22-8: 0.008" Wire - 1/4" (6.35 mm) Tip.
  • #ES23-8: 0.008" Wire - 5/16" (7.94 mm) Tip.
  • #ES24-8: 0.008" Wire - 3/8" (9.53 mm) Tip.
  • #ES25-8: 0.008" Wire - 1/2" (12.7 mm) Tip.
  • #ES26-8: 0.008" Wire - 3/4" (19.1 mm) Tip.

Frequently asked questions

How does tungsten wire improve excision quality?

The tungsten wire construction is a crucial feature designed to maximize procedural precision during electrosurgical excision and ensure high-quality histopathology specimens. Its benefits include:

  • Superior Shape Retention: Tungsten maintains excellent structural integrity, allowing the loop to keep its precise shape throughout the procedure for consistent cutting.
  • Minimized Thermal Damage: The durability and precision of the tungsten wire help significantly reduce collateral thermal damage to surrounding tissues.
  • Optimal Specimen Quality: By limiting thermal effects, the electrode yields excellent histopathology specimens, which are essential for reliable analysis.
Is this high-quality electrode sterile and disposable?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode is supplied sterile and is strictly designed for single-use applications, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Key features related to usage and safety include:

  • Sterile Condition: Supplied sterile, ensuring it is ready for immediate use and supporting strict infection control.
  • Single-Use Design: Eliminates the need for reprocessing and sterilization, streamlining clinical procedures.
  • Latex-Free: The construction is entirely latex-free, providing safety for patients with latex sensitivities.
What loop tip sizes are available?

The Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrodes are available in a variety of round tip sizes to suit different excision procedures. These tip sizes are offered with both 0.015” and 0.008” tungsten wire gauges.

Available tip sizes include:

  • 1/4” (6.35 mm)
  • 5/16” (7.94 mm)
  • 3/8” (9.53 mm)
  • 1/2” (12.7 mm)
  • 3/4” (19.1 mm)

Each loop utilizes durable tungsten wire construction which ensures superior shape retention and minimal thermal damage, helping to produce excellent histopathology specimens.

Is specialized protective packaging used?

Yes, these disposable electrodes are shipped using patented protective packaging to guarantee their functional integrity upon arrival.

The packaging features a specialized protective tray that is specifically engineered to:

  • Prevent Physical Damage: It shields the delicate tungsten wire loop from bending or other damage during shipping and handling.
  • Maintain Shape Integrity: This preserves the tungsten wire’s superior shape retention, which is crucial for precise excision procedures and minimizing thermal damage.

This system ensures the sterile, single-use electrode remains undamaged and ready for immediate clinical application.

Does the tungsten loop maintain superior shape integrity?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode is specifically engineered with superior tungsten wire to optimize surgical outcomes.

The use of tungsten provides critical performance advantages for precise excision procedures:

  • Superior Shape Retention: The tungsten wire maintains its structural integrity and shape throughout the procedure, ensuring consistent and accurate tissue removal.
  • Minimizes Thermal Damage: This stability helps limit collateral thermal damage to surrounding tissue during use.
  • Yields Excellent Histopathology Specimens: By preserving the loop’s shape and minimizing thermal artifacts, the electrode is designed to deliver clean, high-quality specimens suitable for pathology analysis.
Are these tungsten loop electrodes latex-free?

Yes, these disposable loop electrodes are latex-free. This construction is designed to accommodate users and patients with known latex sensitivities.

Is the tungsten loop precise for excision?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode is specifically engineered for precise electrosurgical excision procedures. Its design leverages a durable tungsten wire loop to ensure superior performance crucial for obtaining high-quality histopathology specimens. Key features include: * Optimal Shape Retention: The tungsten wire maintains its structural integrity and shape throughout the operation, allowing for consistent, precise cuts. * Minimized Thermal Damage: The electrode is designed to limit collateral thermal damage to surrounding tissues, which is vital for yielding excellent histopathology specimens. For safety and convenience, these electrodes are supplied sterile, are latex-free, and intended for single-use applications. They also feature a short shaft and are packaged in a patented protective tray to prevent bending during transport.

What tungsten wire diameters are available?

The Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode is offered in two distinct tungsten wire diameters, allowing you to adapt to different tissue densities and cutting requirements:

  • 0.015” Wire (Standard integrity)
  • 0.008” Wire (Thinner wire for more delicate cuts)

Both configurations utilize tungsten wire construction which ensures superior shape retention and structural integrity during the procedure. This design is crucial for minimizing thermal damage and yielding excellent quality histopathology specimens.

How many electrodes come in each box?

The Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrodes are supplied in boxes containing 5 units each. These electrodes are designed for sterile, single-use applications, ensuring safety and efficiency in procedures. Key features include:

  • Optimal Specimen Quality: Constructed with durable tungsten wire, they maintain superior shape integrity and minimize thermal damage, yielding excellent histopathology specimens.
  • Protected Packaging: Each loop is secured in a patented protective tray to prevent bending or damage during shipping and handling.
Does the electrode minimize thermal damage?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable Short Tungsten Loop Electrode is specifically engineered to minimize thermal damage during electrosurgical excision procedures. This feature is critical for ensuring optimal clinical outcomes.

Key benefits related to the design include:

  • Superior Specimen Quality: The reduction in thermal artifact ensures that excised tissue samples are high quality, yielding excellent histopathology specimens for precise analysis.
  • High Integrity: The electrode utilizes a durable tungsten wire loop which maintains superior shape retention and integrity, contributing to consistent cutting and minimizing collateral tissue effect.