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Country of Origin: USA
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- Weight: 0.73 lb
- Available in four different size kits to meet the needs of your practice
- Easy to use - just follow the patient friendly three step procedure
- Resolution rates comparable to liquid nitrogen
- Three year shelf life
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CryoConcepts
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 1001-0294-1
- Phone: (855) 355-2796
Frequently asked questions
Is this system effective for various benign skin lesions?
Yes, the CryoConcepts Histofreezer is a highly effective, professional-grade, non-invasive cryosurgical tool designed to treat nine common types of benign skin lesions. It provides clinical resolution rates comparable to traditional liquid nitrogen treatments, with most procedures taking between 15 and 40 seconds per lesion.
Conditions that can be effectively treated include:
- Common Warts
- Plantar Warts
- Genital Warts (Condyloma Acuminata)
- Skin Tags (Acrochordons)
- Actinic Keratosis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
The system is well-suited for various medical settings, including primary care, dermatology, podiatry, and OB/GYN, offering a precise, patient-friendly alternative to more aggressive surgical procedures.
How many treatments are included per kit?
The application capacity varies depending on the specific kit configuration you select. Since one saturated applicator can potentially treat 1 to 2 lesions on the same patient, the total potential treatment volume is highly versatile.
The kits are generally configured to offer the following range of treatments:
- Starter and Specialty Kits: Offer between 36 to 72 total potential treatments.
- Value Kits: Offer between 70 to 140 total potential treatments.
Does the Histofreezer offer a quick treatment time?
Yes, the CryoConcepts Histofreezer system is designed for maximum speed and efficiency in professional settings, offering resolution rates comparable to liquid nitrogen.
Key features ensuring a quick procedure:
- Treatment Duration: The entire cryosurgical procedure is designed to take less than one minute.
- Simplicity: It uses an easy-to-follow, patient-friendly three-step process.
- Efficiency: A single saturated applicator can often be used to treat 1 to 2 lesions per patient during one application cycle.
Is the Histofreezer a cost-effective treatment solution?
Yes, the CryoConcepts Histofreezer system is specifically designed as a low-cost, high-value cryosurgical solution for medical professionals. It achieves cost-effectiveness through operational efficiency and reduced overhead.
Key financial and practical benefits include:
- Low Operational Cost: It offers a low cost per treatment, which is ideal for high-volume practices.
- Excellent Reimbursement: Procedures performed with the Histofreezer have excellent reimbursement potential.
- No Hazmat Fee: The system is exempt from hazmat fees, simplifying logistics and reducing shipping/handling costs.
- Efficiency: The procedure time is extremely fast, typically less than one minute, which significantly improves patient throughput.
- High Clinical Value: It delivers resolution rates comparable to liquid nitrogen, ensuring effective results without the higher costs often associated with traditional cryogen handling.
Does the system use a simple three-step procedure?
Yes, the CryoConcepts Histofreezer system is designed for simplicity and efficiency.
- Easy Three-Step Procedure: The system utilizes a simple, patient-friendly three-step procedure, ensuring quick administration.
- Speed and Convenience: The total procedure time is less than one minute, making it highly convenient for in-office procedures.
- Non-Invasive Solution: It provides high efficacy comparable to liquid nitrogen while remaining a less invasive, cost-effective, and ozone-friendly option.
What medical specialties prefer this system?
The Histofreezer Portable Cryosurgical System is widely utilized by medical professionals globally for treating various benign skin lesions.
It is particularly preferred by practitioners in the following key specialties:
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Podiatry
- OB/GYN
- Dermatology
This system is valued for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy comparable to liquid nitrogen, making it ideal for procedures requiring precision freezing of superficial skin lesions.
Do Histofreezer kits offer different applicator sizes?
Yes, the Histofreezer System utilizes two main applicator sizes, 2 mm and 5 mm, to accommodate various lesion sizes and treatment requirements. The size or mix of sizes included depends entirely on the specific kit configuration chosen.
Applicator Cold Duration and Usage
The applicators are engineered to maintain cryogen cold duration for effective treatment:
- The 2 mm applicator remains saturated and cold for up to 90 seconds.
- The 5 mm applicator remains saturated and cold for up to 120 seconds.
- Each fully saturated application allows for the treatment of 1 to 2 lesions on the same patient.
Kit Configurations
- Mixed Kits (Versatility): The 36M1C Starter Kit and the 60M2C+10 Value Kit include a combination of both 2 mm and 5 mm applicators for general use.
- Specialty Kits (Single Size): Other kits, like the 36F1C-5MM or 40T1C-2MM, focus on specific needs and contain only one applicator size.
Does the system have a long shelf life?
Yes, the CryoConcepts Histofreezer system features an excellent shelf life for convenience and inventory management. It has a three-year shelf life from the date of purchase, and the product is warranted until it is used or reaches this expiration date.
Is the Histofreezer system ozone friendly?
Yes, the CryoConcepts Histofreezer is designed to be environmentally conscious. It is certified as ozone friendly and does not harm the ozone layer. Additionally, the system provides an administrative benefit as no hazmat fee is typically required.
Is the Histofreezer system ready to use out of the box?
Yes, the CryoConcepts Histofreezer Portable Cryosurgical System is Factory New and designed for immediate, professional use. It offers a low-cost, non-invasive, three-step procedure comparable in efficacy to liquid nitrogen. The system is ready-to-use upon arrival and boasts a long shelf life.
What is Included in Every Kit?
All available kit configurations (Starter, Specialty, and Value Kits) are complete and contain the necessary supplies to begin treatment:
- Cryogen Canister(s) (80ml)
- Appropriate Histofreezer Applicators (2 mm and/or 5 mm sizes, depending on the kit selection)
- Directions for Use
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
The system features an excellent 3-year shelf life from the date of purchase, ensuring long-term readiness for your practice.