Published on July 10, 2012 at 4:22 AM
PENTAX Medical sets a new standard in endoscopic ultrasound with the
official launch of the EG-3270UK endoscope during the 30th
GEEW congress in Brussels, Belgium. The scope was successfully
demonstrated during several live examinations and the customer feedback
was very positive. The EG-3270UK combines the feasibility of fine needle
aspiration with excellent ultrasound image quality in an extremely
comfortable endoscope.
The unique characteristics make the new EUS endoscope easy-to-use for
everyday practice and versatile for a wide range of procedures. It
delivers the optimal balance of a slim insertion tube with an instrument
channel that supports EUS-FNA.
The EG-3270UK meets the high demand for EUS applications in the upper
gastrointestinal tract as well as for the staging of lung cancer
patients. And the state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging, further enhanced
by Elastography and contrast-enhanced EUS, provides numerous options for
detailed assessment of organs, lymph nodes and masses. The EG-3270UK
also exhibits flexibility and advanced maneuverability, allowing for
more comfort for both patient and examiner; while the small distal end
facilitates easier intubation of the patient and advancement up to the
duodenum, enhancing procedure success.
Dr. Julio Iglesias-Garcia from University Hospital Santiago de
Compostela in Spain has evaluated the scope and states: "The ultrasound
image quality of the EG-3270UK is amazing and the best one I have ever
experienced. The newly developed ultrasound transducer always produces a
very homogenous and stable image. In my opinion this new scope is a true
innovation and I am looking forward to using the scope during daily
clinical routine."
The EG-3270UK is currently not available for sale in the United States.
Source: PENTAX Medical