Bipolar Electrode for Inferior Turbinates
Radiofrequency volume reduction (RaVoR™) of the Inferior Turbinates: Help your patients get rid of velar snoring on an out-patient basis: It is simple, and no specific follow-up treatment is required.
FAQ
Does RaVoR™ have temperature control?
Temperature control is not needed. With RaVoR™ just the right amount of radiofrequency is applied to heat the tissue and create a lesion, but not too much to desiccate the tissue. The OR protocol lists the application time according to the defined intensity on the unit. For your safety our radiofrequency generator comes with an AutoRF™ function, which adjusts the power output automatically downwards in case of increased tissue resistance in order to prevent undesired tissue desiccation in the surgery area, and thus ensures best surgical results without unwanted tissue damage.
What is the temperature inside the tissue?
Following the specifications in our procedure guidelines, the temperature inside the tissue varies between 60 °C and 100 °C. The tissue is heated, but not baked, and does not dry out.
Does the unit automatically turn off when the power is too high?
AutoRF™ will automatically adjust and cut back the power output in case of increased tissue resistance. However, when the power setting chosen is too high or too low, undesired effects may occur. For this reason it is important to adhere to the specifications mentioned in our procedure guidelines. These have been carefully tested and compiled in close cooperation with our clinical partners to achieve the best possible results without a visual feedback function of the unit.
How often may your probes be reused?
The general guidelines for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of reusable instruments apply to our probes. When properly used and treated, we guarantee 20 uses. Many customers tell us that our autoclavable probes can be used much more often than 20 times if taken care of properly. It is important to inspect the probes each time and to make sure that they are exchanged in case of damage prior to use.
How good are the results achieved with RaVoR™ of the nasal turbinates?
Both patient satisfaction and the results with RaVoR™ treatment of the turbinates are successful in more than 90% of the cases when patients are selected carefully.
How well do the patients tolerate the treatment?
Both the intraoperative and postoperative tolerance of the treatment by the patients has been good. After RaVoR™ treatment of hypertrophy of the nasal conchae patients do generally not feel any pain and do not suffer from complications. Temporary tissue edema and crust formation are reported.
