6515--A120 upgrade X1

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The Birmingham VA desires the following salient Characteristics for the Manometry Probe

Probe that looks at pressure within the esophagus.

Probe that can detect the pressures that accompany swallowing.

Probe/Procedure that can help to diagnose achalasia and other swallowing disorders that can be used for patient who get reflux surgeries (Nissen Fundoplicaiton)

System that detects narrowing of the esophagus, assesses the ability of the muscles of the esophagus to contract and pass food in the right direction (preventing aspiration of contents into the lungs)

System that can determine the elasticity of the esophagus

Probe used to measure the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (the valve that prevents reflux, or backward flow, of gastric acid into the esophagus) and the muscles of the esophagus.

Probe/test that will assist MD with determining if your esophagus is able to move food to your stomach normally.

GI Mano Technical Specs

Catheter specifications:Â

High resolution esophageal catheter with impedance:

· 36 channels with 12 measuring points per sensor provide 432 points of measurement

· 18 impedance channels display bolus transition from pharynx to esophagus

· 4.2 mm diameter

· True circumferential sensors

· Part number MSC-1286

ManoScan ESO module ManoScan ESO module and catheter provide circumferential assessment of bolus movement as well as physiological mapping of esophageal motor function.

· Maps from the pharynx to the stomach, with a single placement of the catheter

Catheter specifications High resolution esophageal catheter:

· 36 channels with 12 measuring points per sensor provide 432 points of measurement

· 4.2 mm diameter

· True circumferential sensors

· Part number MSC-1286 High resolution esophageal small diameter catheter:

· 36 channels with 16 measuring points pers sensor provide 576 points of measurement

· 2.75 mm diameter

· Part number MSC-3886