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Country of Origin: USA
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- Weight: 0.29 lb
- Expertly coated with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
- Moves more effectively through tissue by resisting eschar build-up
- Use a damp sponge or cloth to clean any debris off
- Increased efficiency during surgical procedures
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MFR:
Bovie
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: ES37T
- Phone: (800) 251-3000
Frequently asked questions
Is the Resistick II electrode designed for single use?
Yes, the Bovie Resistick II Coated Modified Blade Electrode is strictly designed for single-use applications. This is critical for maintaining maximum patient safety and ensuring optimal performance.
Using a new electrode for each procedure allows the surgeon to benefit fully from the unique PTFE coating, which actively resists eschar build-up and promotes enhanced tissue efficiency.
For quality and safety, these electrodes are:
- Supplied sterile
- Fully insulated
- Guaranteed latex-free
Are the Resistick II electrodes provided sterile?
Yes, the Bovie Resistick II Coated Modified Blade Electrodes are supplied sterile and are designed exclusively for single-use applications. This commitment to sterility and single-use ensures optimal safety and readiness for surgical procedures. They are also insulated and latex-free.
Are the Bovie Resistick II electrodes latex-free?
Yes, the Bovie Resistick II Coated Modified Blade Electrodes are certified latex-free. They are designed to be safe for use in various surgical environments, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions for patients and clinicians with latex sensitivities.
How many Resistick II electrodes are included?
The Bovie Resistick II Coated Modified Blade Electrodes are supplied in boxes containing 12 sterile, single-use units.
These electrodes are designed for optimal performance and safety, featuring several key benefits:
- PTFE Coating: The polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating is expertly applied to actively resist eschar (tissue debris) build-up, which enhances tissue efficiency and allows the electrode to move more effectively.
- Simplified Cleanup: Debris can be wiped away almost effortlessly with a damp sponge or cloth, minimizing interruptions.
- Quality Assurance: Bovie utilizes an ionic backscatter measuring system during manufacturing to ensure the precise and consistent thickness of the non-stick coating.
- Safety: The electrodes are fully insulated and guaranteed latex-free.
Does the non-stick PTFE coating simplify cleaning?
Yes, the PTFE coating is the primary feature that simplifies maintenance and enhances surgical performance compared to conventional electrodes. The Bovie Resistick II is designed to offer significantly easier cleanup:
- Eschar Resistance: The specialized PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating actively resists the typical build-up of eschar (discarded tissue and blood).
- Effortless Cleaning: Unlike standard electrodes, any debris that does adhere can be wiped away almost effortlessly using only a damp sponge or cloth.
- Enhanced Efficiency: By maintaining a clean surface, the electrode reduces tissue drag, allowing it to move more effectively and maintain consistent performance throughout the procedure.
Is high-quality PTFE coating used?
Yes, the Bovie Resistick II electrode features a specialized, high-quality PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating applied over its stainless steel core to significantly maximize surgical efficiency. This coating is a primary selling point, as it actively resists debris and improves performance.
Key advantages of this advanced coating include:
- Eschar Resistance: The non-stick PTFE surface actively resists the build-up of eschar (discarded blood and tissue), a typical issue with standard stainless steel electrodes.
- Enhanced Tissue Efficiency: By minimizing adhesion, the electrode moves more smoothly and effectively through tissue, contributing to increased procedural success.
- Effortless Cleaning: Debris can be removed almost effortlessly, requiring only a damp sponge or cloth for cleanup.
- Quality Consistency: Bovie guarantees precise and consistent coating thickness by utilizing an ionic backscatter measuring system during the manufacturing process.
Does the PTFE coating improve procedural efficiency?
Yes, the specialized Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating on the Bovie Resistick II electrode is specifically designed to significantly improve surgical and procedural efficiency.
The coating’s design provides critical benefits by resisting the adherence of discarded blood and tissue (eschar), which typically builds up quickly on conventional stainless steel electrodes. This resistance leads to:
- Enhanced Tissue Efficiency: Less debris accumulation allows the electrode to move more smoothly and effectively through tissue during surgical procedures.
- Minimized Procedural Interruptions: Unlike standard electrodes that require vigorous cleaning, debris on the PTFE coating can be wiped away almost effortlessly using only a damp sponge or cloth.
Bovie ensures reliability by using an ionic backscatter measuring system during manufacturing to guarantee the consistent and accurate thickness of the PTFE coating across all electrodes.
How is the precise PTFE coating thickness ensured?
The precise and consistent thickness of the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating is guaranteed through Bovie’s use of an ionic backscatter measuring system during manufacturing. This advanced quality control method is employed across all coated electrode styles to ensure optimal performance.
This commitment to consistency provides several key benefits for the user:
- Optimal Eschar Resistance: Ensures maximum resistance to eschar buildup and predictable surgical results.
- Enhanced Tissue Efficiency: The uniform coating allows the modified blade to glide more effectively through tissue during surgical procedures.
- Effortless Cleaning: Debris cleans off almost effortlessly using only a damp sponge or cloth, simplifying maintenance.
What high-quality materials enhance performance?
The Bovie Resistick II is engineered for enhanced surgical performance using specialized, high-quality materials:
- PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Coating: The working tip is expertly coated with PTFE, which actively resists eschar (charred tissue) buildup common with standard stainless steel electrodes. This non-stick characteristic allows the electrode to move more effectively through tissue, enhancing procedural efficiency.
- Stainless Steel Core: The straight shaft of the electrode is constructed from durable stainless steel.
Bovie ensures reliability by using an ionic backscatter measuring system during manufacturing to guarantee the precise and consistent thickness of the PTFE coating.
Furthermore, the electrodes are fully insulated, supplied sterile, intended for single-use, and are guaranteed latex-free.
What are the available electrode lengths?
The Bovie Resistick II Coated Modified Blade Electrode is offered in two specific lengths to accommodate various surgical procedures and requirements:
- 2.75 inches (6.98 cm)
- 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)