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New Aspiration Needle is designed with scope compatibility in mind

Olympus diathermy accessories

Olympus has a wide range of accessories, for use with the diathermy compatible 40, 60, 240 and 260 series instruments*1. These EndoTherapy devices include coagulation probes for haemostasis and snares for debulking tumour tissue.
*1 Excluding hybrid instruments

BRONCHOSCOPY TODAY
The first in a series of six-monthly newsletters from Olympus KeyMed for Bronchoscopists I Issue 1 I May 2007

Improved detection of lesions - the new Olympus EVIS LUCERA SPECTRUM

Flexible bronchoscopy has developed considerably in recent years, facilitating efficient and effective treatment of a variety of conditions. New products and techniques for interventional bronchoscopy, such as transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and diathermy bronchoscopy, have ensured that this continuously evolving speciality is one of the most exciting in medicine today. Instrumentation design is of paramount importance to Olympus, balancing the requirements of patient tolerance, image quality and sample size. The research and development team is committed to a policy of continual improvement of the instrumentation portfolio, taking advantage of the most recent technological advances. The new Olympus EVIS LUCERA SPECTRUM video system exemplifies this philosophy, setting a new standard for endoscopic imaging, offering the 1080i HighDefinition Television (HDTV) standard, with four times the image resolution of traditional systems. In addition, two special light observation modes, Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) and Auto Fluorescence Imaging (AFI), dramatically improve the detection of subtle lesions.

The new Olympus SmoothShot Aspiration Needle for TBNA has been designed with scope compatibility in mind. The needle never extends from the distal end when being moved forwards or backwards within the scope channel. Similarly, careful thought has gone into the rigid section at the distal end, thus reducing the chance of the needle piercing the sheath.

With exceptional puncture performance, the SmoothShot ensures optimal results in TBNA. In addition, an optional side-hole design offers an increased cell yield. The needles are supplied ready to use with an integrated handle, are individually sterile wrapped in boxes of four, and are available in 13mm and 15mm needle lengths to suit individual preference.

Olympus EndoJaw Forceps

The Olympus EndoJaw single patient use biopsy forceps are available for 2.0mm and 2.8mm channel diameters. The unique SwingJaw cups enable biopsies to be taken easily when approaching difficult angles. In addition, Olympus offers a range of cytology brushes designed for optimal cell yield.

The Olympus KeyMed Group of Companies

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BRONCHOSCOPY TODAY I May 2007

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NEWS 3

CONTENTS
EVIS LUCERA SPECTRUM .... 2 Olympus EVIS LUCERA SPECTRUM Features.................. 2 Olympus BF-UC260F-0L8.......... 3 ETD3 System .............................. 3 New Aspiration Needle................ 4 Diathermy Accessories ................ 4 Olympus EndoJaw ...................... 4

Olympus BF-UC260F-OL8 enhancing staging of the mediastinum

See things in a different light

NBI utilises the inherent properties of short wavelength light to enhance the contrast between capillaries and the surrounding mucosa, improving visualisation of the mucosal surface and aiding diagnosis. The high-resolution CCD incorporated into the Olympus BF-6C260 bronchovideoscope ensures optimal image quality in both white light and NBI mode. Thanks to a dedicated high-sensitivity CCD, the Olympus BF-F260 autofluoresence bronchovideoscope can detect the weak autofluoresence generated by healthy tissue when excited by short wavelength light in AFI mode. Malignant lesions, on the other hand, have a much-reduced autofluorescence. By displaying this difference as distinct colour tones on the monitor, it is possible to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy tissue for the early detection of lesions.

Conventional Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA) is a 'hit and miss' procedure for staging the mediastinum in lung cancer, reflected in sensitivity and specificity that is far from optimal. However, the development by Olympus of an ultrasonic bronchoscope to allow visualisation of the needle during TBNA offers the prospect of overcoming the barriers that have previously restricted its acceptance. The new Olympus BF-UC260F-OL8 is purpose designed for visualisation of the target node and confirmation of needle placement in real time during TBNA procedures using ultrasound imaging. This new technique can allow investigation of the majority of

the middle mediastinum on an Outpatient basis, and thus avoid the need for mediastinoscopy. Features of the new BF-UC260F-OL8 ultrasonic bronchoscope include:
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built-in ultra-compact ultrasound array - within a specially designed scope tip that ensures needle visibility as it is inserted into the tissue

optimum imaging convenience

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and

user

Would you like to learn more?

For further information on NBI and AFI why not review the enclosed DVD and clinical image atlas.
You can also contact us at www.keymed.co.uk/bronchtoday

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Power Doppler capability - for identification and avoidance of vascular structures lying in the puncture pathway Scope' design combining video and fiberoptic technologies to offer a narrow insertion tube, despite the incorporation of an ultrasound array.

needle - enhancing visualisation of the needle throughout the procedure

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inflation facility providing a balance between

White light image

NBI image

AFI image

The new Olympus EVIS LUCERA SPECTRUM video system features:

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White light, narrow band and autofluorescence special light observation modes for improved diagnosis and enhanced detection of lesions 1080i High-Definition Television (HDTV) video system giving sharp detailed images for accurate visualisation Scope ID for traceability and automatic white balance

ETD
System
In collaboration with Miele and Ecolab, Olympus has developed the new ETD3 Automated Endoscope Reprocessor and its own dedicated solution, single-shot PAA specifically designed and independently validated for optimum cleaning efficacy and full material compatibility with Olympus flexible endoscopes. For more information please visit our website or alternatively contact our Customer Service department.
KeyMed Ltd, KeyMed House, Stock Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 5QH Tel: 01702 616333 www.keymed.co.uk/etd3cs
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EndoID

Traceability

Single-shot PAA

Flow Control

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