Introduction:
Gynecology concave cervical electrode for the superficial excision of the transformation zone
Intended use
The "Lite T-Zone" Electorde is to be used to excise the cervical transformation zone.
Small (OBG2200) : For Nulliparous and Menapausal Cervix.
Small (OBG2200) : For Parous Cervix.
Large (OBG2600) :For Large Hypertrophic Cervix.
Features
Fits most standard 3/32" cautery pencils and hand pieces.
Compatible with all electrical generators approved for LOOP electrodes.
Indications
- Abnormal pap smear suggestive of CIN
- Transformation zone fully visible
- Disparity between cytological and colposcopic findings
- Carcinoma in situ of the cervix
- Large lesion of the cervix.
Contraindications :
- Known invasive carcinoma of the cervix beyond microinvasion
- Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
- Presence of acute cervical infection
- Presence of severe vaginitis
- Presence of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- DES (diethylstilbestrol) intrauterine exposure
Procedure(Always use foot switch)
- Prepare the patient in the usual fashion for cervical electrosurgical procedure
- Apply local anesthesia
- Place grounding pad electrode on the patient's thigh
- Attach the "Lite T-Zone" Electorde in the hand piece. Attach the hand piece cable to the electrosurgical generator
- Turn the generator ON. Always use foot switch. Do not use hand switch.
- Set the electrosurgical generator power similar to LOOP electrode
- Initiate the generator and advance the electrode long shaft until the electrode short shaft is lateral to the cervix.
- Slowly turn the electrode in the area of the transformation zone to be excised. The depth of excision may vary from 1 to 4 mm. Tilt the shaft outward for a wide excision. Tilt the shaft inward for a narrow excision.
- Put the specimen in a proper preserving fluid (e.g. 10% buffered formalin fixative). Identify the specimen receptacle and send to pathology for examination
- Use a Ball electrode and Monsel's solution for hemostasis, as needed.
