Enhanced Colonoscopy Technology: Olympus PCF-H190L Colonovideoscope
The Olympus PCF-H190L colonovideoscope introduces a significant enhancement in colonoscopy technology with its new wider angle. By extending its field of view by 30°, the scope now achieves an impressive 170°, matching the viewing capability of larger CF scopes. This expanded field of view, coupled with high-definition television (HDTV) and Narrow Band Imaging (NBI), enables clinicians to conduct closer, more detailed examinations and observations of the colon.
One of the key innovations of the PCF-H190L is its Responsive Insertion Technology (RIT). RIT integrates three proprietary insertion tube technologies: High Force Transmission (HFT), Passive Bending (PB), and variable stiffness. These technologies are meticulously engineered to enhance the overall performance of colonoscopies by improving scope handling, insertability, and ergonomics. PB assists EVIS EXERA III 190 Series scopes in navigating through acute bends in the colon, ensuring smooth and efficient insertion. Meanwhile, HFT empowers operators with improved control during both pushing and twisting maneuvers, enhancing maneuverability within the colon. Additionally, the variable stiffness feature allows physicians to adjust the rigidity of Olympus scopes effortlessly by simply turning an adjustment ring on the scope's control section, ensuring optimal performance tailored to each patient's anatomy and procedure requirements.
Incorporating Narrow Band Imaging (NBI), the EVIS EXERA III 190 Series scopes elevate diagnostic capabilities by providing twice the viewable distance compared to the EVIS EXERA II 180 Series scopes. This advanced imaging technology enhances visualization of mucosal structures and vascular patterns, enabling clinicians to detect subtle abnormalities and lesions more effectively during colonoscopy procedures.
The Olympus PCF-H190L colonovideoscope is equipped with a waterproof one-touch connector, featuring a new design that minimizes setup effort before and between cases. This innovative connector design not only streamlines the setup process but also eliminates the need for a separate water-resistant cap, reducing the risk of costly repairs due to accidental immersion. Additionally, the connector is fully submersible, ensuring reliability and durability in challenging clinical environments.
With a wide field of view of 170° and a forward viewing direction, the PCF-H190L offers comprehensive visualization of the colon, facilitating thorough examination and observation of mucosal surfaces. The scope's depth of field ranges from 2 to 100 mm, enabling detailed inspection of both superficial and deeper layers of tissue.
Featuring a distal end outer diameter of 11.7 mm and a channel inner diameter of 3.2 mm, the PCF-H190L combines slim design with ample functionality. Its minimum visible distance of 3.0 mm from the distal end ensures close scrutiny of mucosal abnormalities, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Moreover, the PCF-H190L colonovideoscope boasts an impressive angulation range, with capabilities to angle up to 180º upwards and downwards, and up to 160º to both the right and left. This extensive range of angulation provides clinicians with precise control over scope movement, allowing thorough exploration of the colon and facilitating access to challenging anatomical regions.