Additional working channel (AWC®) for flexible endoscopes for insertion of instruments or suction and flushing.

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AWC®

AWC® (Additional working channel) for flexible endoscopes To AWC®
LiftUp®

Thermoreversible and long-lasting injection agent for endoscopic resection To LiftUp®
Traction Snare

Specially serrated snare for better endoscopic tissue acquisition To Traction Polypectomy Snare
Coag Dissector

Monopolar electrosurgical instrument for blunt dissection and hemostasis using flexible endoscopes To Coag Dissector
AqaNife®

Monopolar electrosurgical instrument for dissection with flushing and reinjection possibility To AqaNife®

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Use of the AWC®

The AWC® (Additional Working Channel) 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)
Helpful as an additional tool for a wide range 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)
Silicone nozzle (6)	Facilitates mounting in endoscope diameter ≤ 10 mm
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]

KAR+

Marking of the lesion with the snare tip

Injection of LiftUp® into the submucosa

Circumferential incision with the snare tip

Elevation of the lesion with FTRD® Grasper or OTSC® Anchor 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.

Hybrid ESD+