Endoscopic biopsy forceps – structure and applications

When performing an endoscopic examination, the doctor necessarily performs a biopsy - takes a small amount of altered tissue using special forceps. Even if there are no lesions suspicious of malignancy on the mucous membrane, a biopsy is necessary, as changes are not always well visualized in the early stages.

Biopsy forceps for endoscopy consist of a tube, a handle, and a part that captures the tissue with special branches. The information content of the test depends on the accuracy of the biopsy, its quality, and the amount of tissue taken.

It is very important that such instruments can capture a sufficient volume of the sample without damaging the cells or injuring the organ itself.

Endoscopic biopsy forceps Alton Medical have different brunches:

• Round. For a more accurate and safe biopsy, they have holes in them, these are fenestrated branches.
• Oval. Due to this shape, the instrument allows you to carefully take a larger volume of biopsy.

When it is necessary to biopsy dense tissues, doctors use special forceps. They help to first fix the instrument on the surface of the organ, and then to grip the tissue. This instruments are called Alligator biopsy forceps, and its branches can consist of several cups. Their surface is notched, which prevents the branches from slipping off the organ surface and causing injury.

Some forceps are additionally equipped with a needle. It securely fixes the instrument to the surface, and the doctor performs the manipulation without the risk of tissue damage.

When biopsying hard-to-reach areas, surgeons prefer rotatable biopsy forcepsThey rotate around their axis, thus improving the accuracy of the material collection.

Since biopsy endoscopy instruments have a complex structure and different parameters (length, diameter of the working part), it is important to take these characteristics into account to ensure compatibility with a particular flexible endoscope.

Disposable biopsy forceps – high quality and safety for the patient

In the past, doctors often reused endoscopic instruments because it reduced financial costs for the medical institution. In recent years, disposable biopsy forceps have become increasingly popular as the prevalence of infectious diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis B and C, and others increases.

When using any method of disinfection, as well as their combination (mechanical cleaning, disinfectant solutions, autoclaving), the minimum risk of iatrogenic infection always remains. And the presence of a large number of notches, holes, and additional parts (needles) on the forceps complicates the disinfection process. Only endoscopy disposable products completely eliminate the possibility of patient infection. And this is their main advantage.

Single-use biopsy forceps Alton Medical made of high-quality metal that is resistant to chemicals (blood and other biological fluids). The use of instruments for only one procedure and the absence of constant sterilization prevent mechanical wear and tear on the equipment.