Description

The PHILIPS NEOPLEX BOUGIE is a highly specialized surgical instrument designed for medical professionals in advanced healthcare settings. Its primary functions include traversing and exploring urethral strictures, as well as dilating the urethra. This makes it an essential tool for procedures such as meatus dilation before endoscopy and the gradual dilation of strictures.

Design Features

• Filiform Structure: The bougie is extremely thin and wire-like, allowing it to navigate through strictures with precision.
• Contoured Tip: The tip can be bent or contoured to facilitate passage, with options for a bulbous (olive) tip.
• Threaded Proximal End: The proximal end may be threaded to connect with a filiform follower, enhancing its versatility.

Variants

• Straight/Tapered Olive Tip Bougie: Length of 34 cm.
• Filiform Bougie for Male Metric Thread: Length of 30 cm.
• Philips Connectable Bougie (REF. AG54): Female metric thread, length of 34 cm.

Material and Construction

• Constructed from durable plastic material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
• Features a threaded metal section at the proximal end.

Packaging and Sterility

• Each bougie is individually packaged and provided in a sterile condition, ensuring readiness for immediate use.

Reusability

This device is reusable and requires specialized clinical knowledge for effective application. It is considered a capital item, underscoring its importance and value in medical practice.

Intended Use

The PHILIPS NEOPLEX BOUGIE is suitable for use across all sexes and is intended for treatment, resuscitation, palliative care, and surgical applications. It is particularly suited for second- and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services.

Classification

• EMDN Code: L06050101
• GMDN Code: 11704

This classification highlights its role as a critical instrument in specialized medical procedures, aligning with the needs of healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The PHILIPS NEOPLEX BOUGIE stands out as a reliable and expertly crafted tool for healthcare professionals dedicated to urological interventions.