Biopsy forceps - additional features during endoscopic examination

During an endoscopic examination, it is important not only to detect visual changes but also to find out what pathological process is damaging the tissue. It can be an infectious lesion, inflammation, benign organ growth, or malignant cell transformation. To determine the exact diagnosis, the doctor needs to take a part of the suspiciously altered tissue for histological examination. Endoscopic biopsy forceps will help with this.

Forceps biopsy is a diagnostic technique that accompanies every endoscopic examination in oncology. It is also used for gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, and examination of the small and large intestine.

Biopsy forceps for endoscopy consist of a handle, a body, and a working part with branches designed specifically for tissue capture. During the endoscopic examination, the doctor directs the forceps to the desired area, takes a sample of the material, and sends it for analysis without damaging the cells.

Branches can be of different shapes and types, depending on what kind of fabric is needed. Some are additionally equipped with notches to securely grasp the pathological formation. Branches can also contain a needle, which fixes the instrument in the desired area and makes it easier for the doctor to work with it.

Flexible biopsy forceps Alton Medical are designed to perform all the necessary manipulations due to the different shapes and structures of the branches.

Reusable biopsy forceps - the main types and possibilities of sterilization

In endoscopic surgery are used reusable endoscopic biopsy forceps and disposable. The choice of a specific type depends on the cost of the instrument, the number of minimally invasive interventions performed by the hospital, and the ability to adequately disinfect the equipment.

Since reusable biopsy forceps endoscopy come into contact with tissues from different patients, soaking in disinfectants alone is not enough, especially if a person has viral hepatitis or HIV. In addition, the complex structure of the forceps does not allow for reliable cleaning by rinsing. After routine disinfection, such equipment must be steam sterilized in an autoclave for a certain period of time.

Reusable flexible biopsy forceps Alton Medical are made of stainless steel and are resistant to chemical and physical factors. This is what allows doctors to use such instruments for a long time and carry out regular sterilization without loss of quality and damage to the working part.

Main types of biopsy forceps:

• With round branches. They may have holes in them - fenestrated forceps.
• With oval branches. Such instruments are designed to capture a large volume of tissue.
• Alligator type forceps. They are used to biopsy dense tissues; they can be with or without a needle, with one or two cups.
• Rotatable biopsy forceps. The rotation of the instrument allows the doctor to perform a targeted biopsy.

Endoscope biopsy forceps Alton Medical can be combined with different endoscopes, it is only important to choose the right diameter.