In 2004 Velmed, Inc introduced the Spectra Laparoscopic
Electrodes. These electrodes are designed and manufactured to be
one of the safest products in the marketplace.
According to most clinical studies on monopolar electrosurgery in
laparoscopy, the three potential causes for unexpected burns are
insulation failure, direct coupling and capacitive
coupling.
Electrodes. These electrodes are designed and manufactured to be
one of the safest products in the marketplace.
According to most clinical studies on monopolar electrosurgery in
laparoscopy, the three potential causes for unexpected burns are
insulation failure, direct coupling and capacitive
coupling.
The Spectra Laparoscopic Electrodes addresses these issues in the
following ways:
Insulation Thickness: Our Flexible style electrode has Six (6) times more
insulation than most reuseables or disposables on the market. Our Rigid
style has 50% more insulation than conventional electrodes with a
proprietary insulator that withstands heat resistance many times the
heat build up in electrosurgery.
Metal Element Design: The Spectra Electrode uses a consistent metal
design from the proximal end to the distal tip. Thus the electrical energy
is not diffused as it travels down the electrode and all the energy
focuses on the tip of the electrode. This requires less power to achieve
the desired results.
Lower Wattage Settings: Because of the consistent metal element
design many surgeons report they can use a lower wattage setting of
power on their surgical generator. It has been reported that with the
Spectra Needle Tip Electrode the desired results were being achieved
at settings of 8 - 10 Watts of Power. By using a lower wattage setting,
this helps to limit the electromagnetic force field that help to eliminate
the potential for capacitive coupling.
following ways:
Insulation Thickness: Our Flexible style electrode has Six (6) times more
insulation than most reuseables or disposables on the market. Our Rigid
style has 50% more insulation than conventional electrodes with a
proprietary insulator that withstands heat resistance many times the
heat build up in electrosurgery.
Metal Element Design: The Spectra Electrode uses a consistent metal
design from the proximal end to the distal tip. Thus the electrical energy
is not diffused as it travels down the electrode and all the energy
focuses on the tip of the electrode. This requires less power to achieve
the desired results.
Lower Wattage Settings: Because of the consistent metal element
design many surgeons report they can use a lower wattage setting of
power on their surgical generator. It has been reported that with the
Spectra Needle Tip Electrode the desired results were being achieved
at settings of 8 - 10 Watts of Power. By using a lower wattage setting,
this helps to limit the electromagnetic force field that help to eliminate
the potential for capacitive coupling.
Styles and Types of Electrodes:
The Velmed, Inc. Spectra Electrodes are available in two (2) specific Styles, FLEXIBLE and RIGID.
We are the only company to offer the surgeon their choice of firmness levels.
We are the only company to offer the surgeon their choice of firmness levels.
Flexible:
Our flexible firmness electrode is our original design. This style offers the
surgeon touch sensitivity that is unparalleled with other electrodes. This
flexible style comes in both 32cm and 45 cm lengths and is available in all
of our tip configurations.
Rigid:
Our newest design to the Spectra Electrode line is the Rigid Firmness
Style. This firm electrode is identical to the firmness of a reusable that
many surgeons prefer. This Rigid Spectra Electrode is also available in
both 32 cm and 45cm lengths and available with all our tip configurations
Our flexible firmness electrode is our original design. This style offers the
surgeon touch sensitivity that is unparalleled with other electrodes. This
flexible style comes in both 32cm and 45 cm lengths and is available in all
of our tip configurations.
Rigid:
Our newest design to the Spectra Electrode line is the Rigid Firmness
Style. This firm electrode is identical to the firmness of a reusable that
many surgeons prefer. This Rigid Spectra Electrode is also available in
both 32 cm and 45cm lengths and available with all our tip configurations
Color Coded Instruments: Another exclusive of the Velmed. All
Spectra Laparoscopic Electrodes are color coded according to Tip
configuration. The colors are very well received by the OR Staff and
make each Tip easily identifiable. In addition they show up extremely well
on the video monitor
Spectra Laparoscopic Electrodes are color coded according to Tip
configuration. The colors are very well received by the OR Staff and
make each Tip easily identifiable. In addition they show up extremely well
on the video monitor
Vertex Gold or Regular : Our Vertex Gold Tips are non - stick and resist
the build up of eschar. However, when eschar build up does occur, it
can be easily removed with a sterile moist gauze sponge
the build up of eschar. However, when eschar build up does occur, it
can be easily removed with a sterile moist gauze sponge
Removable Adapter: A exclusive of the Velmed Spectra
Laparoscopic Electrode is the REMOVABLE adapter. The adapter
allows for the use of a foot control with monopolar (reusable or
disposable) cable. When the adapter is removed the electrode can be
plugged into most types of surgical pencils for hand control.
Laparoscopic Electrode is the REMOVABLE adapter. The adapter
allows for the use of a foot control with monopolar (reusable or
disposable) cable. When the adapter is removed the electrode can be
plugged into most types of surgical pencils for hand control.
Spectra Exclusives
The Velmed Spectra Laparoscopic Electrode offers many exclusives
that are not available from other manufacturers of this product line.
* Two (2) types of firmness products; Rigid and Flexible
* The most heavily insulated product currently in the market.
* Color Coded Instruments
* Removable adapter for either Hand or Foot control.
* Consistent metal element design for use at lower power and
wattage
* Various lengths
* Most complete selections of tip configurations.
* Custom made Laparoscopic Electrodes. Velmed, Inc is the only
company that will custom make any Spectra Electrode to the
surgeon's specifications.
The Velmed Spectra Laparoscopic Electrode offers many exclusives
that are not available from other manufacturers of this product line.
* Two (2) types of firmness products; Rigid and Flexible
* The most heavily insulated product currently in the market.
* Color Coded Instruments
* Removable adapter for either Hand or Foot control.
* Consistent metal element design for use at lower power and
wattage
* Various lengths
* Most complete selections of tip configurations.
* Custom made Laparoscopic Electrodes. Velmed, Inc is the only
company that will custom make any Spectra Electrode to the
surgeon's specifications.
Tip Configurations and Product Numbers.
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