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Description
Additional working channel (AWC®) for flexible endoscopes for insertion of instruments or suction and flushing.
Use of the AWC®
The AWC® is an endoscopic system for providing an additional working channel for flexible endoscopes.
The AWC® can be used for a variety of applications:
- EMR+: Resection of lesions with a combination of snare and anchor/grasper
- ESD+: Dissection of lesions with a combination of grasper and knife or Coag Dissector
- Clip removal: facilitated removal of OTSC® clips with the help of grasper and DC Cutter
- Bleedings (additional lumen for suction and flushing)
- Additional instrument; interesting for a variety of applications
Dimensions and specifications
| Attachment (1) | For endoscope diameter from 8.5 to 13.5 mm |
| Shaft (2) / (A) | Shaft length: 122 cm (endoscope insertion length: 103 – 110 cm) 185 cm (endoscope insertion length: 160 – 170 cm) |
| Adaptor for fixation at endoscope handle with Luer-lock (3) | |
| Valve (4) | |
| Sleeve (5) | |
| Appropriate instrument diameter | up to 2.8 mm |
| Items per package | 2 |
| Reference number | 200.57.01 (122 cm) 200.57.04 (185 cm) |
Application of the AWC®
EMR+
Injection into the submucosa
Positioning of snare and OTSC® Anchor or FTRD® Grasper
Elevation of the lesion and snare closure
Push-back* of the OTSC® Anchor or FTRD® Grasper while snare stays closed and subsequent resection
*Note: Anchor needles must not be captured with the snare during the push-back move. If in doubt, the anchor needles can be closed to avoid a short circuit.
Example*:
*Source: Prof. K. Caca Dr. B. Meier, Hospital Ludwigsburg, Germany [In-vivo model]
ESD+
Endoscopic submucosa dissection with AqaNife and additional grasper through the AWC®
Example*:
*Source Prof. Dr. A. Meining & Dr. B. Walter, University hospital Ulm (clinical case example)
Clip removal
Clip removal with DC Cutter and an additional grasper through the AWC®
Example*:
*Source: Prof. Dr. Marc O. Schurr, Ovesco Endoscopy AG, Tuebingen, Germany [In-vivo model]
