Fluid Management

Endoscopy is a sophisticated surgical method. The effect of working in small cavities

creates new and high demands on surgical equipment, hereby also on fluid management.

New thinking and extensive research into

surgical needs has led Socomed to invent

Endoflow - a patented series of products

that set a new standard for fluid

management. The Endoflow System

includes the machine and all the

disposables necessary to target

endoscopic interventions within the field

of Gynaecology, Digestive and

Orthopaedic surgery, such as

Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy and

Arthroscopy. Furthermore, it includes

tools for Prosthetic surgery.

Irrigation, aspiration and high-pressure lavage

The requirements for fluid management during the different types of surgical

interventions are not identical. Conventionally, this means that several machines are

used to cover the needs. Costly, inconvenient, and taking up a lot of space in the

operating theatre.

One principle / Different models

Consequently, Socomed has developed Endoflow® with irrigation, aspiration and

high-pressure lavage in the same machine. One machine for such a breadth of

functions is advantageous for all the surgical areas covered by Endoflow®, namely

Gynaecology, Digestive and Orthopaedic surgery. At the same time, Endoflow was

conceived to respond to the specific needs of each of the surgical disciplines

included under these main endoscopic activities. All based on the same Endoflow®

principle, different models have been dedicated to meet the specific demands.

Endo-Urology

Laser (kidney), Resection prostate, bladder, PCNL and Ureter.

        Low-pressure Mode

        Adjustable;

                from 0-190 mbars

                by steps of 5 mbars

Laparoscopy

               High-pressure mode

                Adjustable;

                             from 0-1500 mbars

                             by steps of 100 mbars

Hysteroscopy

       Low-pressure mode

       Adjustable;

                       from 0-230 mbars

                       by steps of 10 mbars

Laparoscopy / Laparotomy

       High-pressure mode

       Adjustable;

                       from 0-1500 mbars

                       by steps of 100 mbars

Arthroscopy

       Low-pressure mode

       Adjustable;

               from 0-350 mbars

               by steps of 10 mbars

Single use tubing set

Irrigation and Aspiration

(inc. connection to "Shaver" -knees, shoulders-)

Prosthetic Surgery

High-pressure mode

Adjustable;

       from 0-1500 mbars

       by steps of 100 mbars

Single use tubing set

High-pressure wash/rinse

Preparing the bone-red for cementation

(inc. hand-pieces -knees, hips-)

Endoflow Benefits

One system for fluid management

Irrigation, aspiration, high-pressure

lavage - a new breadth of

functions

Wide range of pressure modes,

covering

the needs for Hysteroscopy,

Laparoscopy, Arthroscopy and

Prosthetic surgery.

Cuts medical expenses per

intervention

Disposables at a very competitive

price.

Adding an effective hand-piece for

high-pressure lavage during

Prosthetic surgery simple

More efficient and less

expensive.

I

mproved surgical precision

Steady liquid flow during

irrigation/aspiration gives improved

visibility, especially when

conducting Hysteroscopy and

Arthroscopy.

The indicated pressure on the

machine is identical to the pressure

in the closed cavity.

Safety in use

Heating process that avoids the

risk of contamination

Visible indications of operation

mode.

Freezing of pressure mode during

operation.

Sensors monitor tubing set and

locking of vat door.

Automatic stop if indicated

pressure is exceeded more than

20%.

Automatic regulation - If aspiration

is obstructed.

Easy use

Hooks up to existing hospital

systems.

User-friendly manipulation.

Liquid bags heated in the vats

avoid

long preparation procedures.

Patient body temperature less of an

issue for the anaesthetist

Fluid heated and maintained at 38°C

during the entire intervention.