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Transformation Zone Electrode
Gynecology concave cervical electrode for the superficial excision of the transformation zone
Intended use
The Transformation Zone Electrode is to be
used to excise the cervical transformation zone.
Small (OBG2200): For Nulliparous and Menapausal Cervix.
Medium (OBG2400): 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.
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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 Transformation Zone Electrode 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.
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