Products Details:
Obtain biopsy tissue from the gastrointestinal tract in an efficient manner with Biopsy Forceps from ZRH med.
• Available in both alligator and oval cup designs (with or without the positioning spike)
• Length markers to assist with insertion and withdrawal process
• Ergonomic handle
• Coated – to help with insertion
• Compatible with 2.8mm biopsy channels (max. diam of 2.4mm/working lengths of 160cm/180cm)
• Sterile
• Single use
A biopsy is the removal of tissue from any part of the body to examine it for disease. The disposable biopsy forceps works with flexible endoscopes, passing through the endoscope channel into the human body cavity to take the living tissues for pathology analysis.
Model
Jaw open size (mm)
O.D. (mm)
Length (mm)
Serrated Jaw
SPIKE
PE Coating
ZRH-BFA-2416-PWL
6
2.3
1600
NO
NO
NO
ZRH-BFA-2418-PWL
6
2.3
1800
NO
NO
NO
ZRH-BFA-2416-PWS
6
2.3
1600
NO
NO
YES
ZRH-BFA-2418-PWS
6
2.3
1800
NO
NO
YES
ZRH-BFA-2416-PZL
6
2.3
1600
NO
YES
NO
ZRH-BFA-2418-PZL
6
2.3
1800
NO
YES
NO
ZRH-BFA-2416-PZS
6
2.3
1600
NO
YES
YES
ZRH-BFA-2418-PZS
6
2.3
1800
NO
YES
YES
ZRH-BFA-2416-CWL
6
2.3
1600
YES
NO
NO
ZRH-BFA-2418-CWL
6
2.3
1800
YES
NO
NO
ZRH-BFA-2416-CWS
6
2.3
1600
YES
NO
YES
ZRH-BFA-2418-CWS
6
2.3
1800
YES
NO
YES
ZRH-BFA-2416-CZL
6
2.3
1600
YES
YES
NO
ZRH-BFA-2418-CZL
6
2.3
1800
YES
YES
NO
ZRH-BFA-2416-CZS
6
2.3
1600
YES
YES
YES
ZRH-BFA-2418-CZS
6
2.3
1800
YES
YES
YES
How the Disposable Biopsy Forceps Works
The endoscopic biopsy forceps are used to enter the gastrointestinal tract via a flexible endoscope to obtain tissue samples in order to understand disease pathology. The forceps are available in four configurations(oval cup forceps, oval cup forceps with needle, alligator forceps, alligator forceps with needle) to address a variety of clinical needs, including tissue acquisition.
Nowadays, disposable biopsy forceps are widely used. Have you paid attention to these signs? Including the length, the diameter of the biopsy forceps cup, etc. After reading these marks, you can determine the scope of the single use biopsy forceps, whether it is a standard gastroscope, colonoscope, or ultra-fine gastroscope, rhino-gastroscope, etc. The open diameter of the forceps can be used as the basis for judging the size of the lesion under endoscopy. Many people have used this, but it is not so detailed. Because the estimation of the size of the lesion under the naked eye more or less refers to the open length of the forceps and the diameter of the forceps itself.
Intended Use
Biopsy forceps are used for tissue sampling in digestive and respiratory tracts.
Special Wire Rod Struct Steel Jaw
Four-bar-type structure for excellent mechanic function.
PE Coated with Length Markers
Coated with super-lubricious PE for better glide and protection for endoscopic channel. Length Markers assist with insertion and withdrawal process are available.
Excellent Flexibility
Pass through 210 degree curved channel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the primary function of disposable biopsy forceps?
Disposable biopsy forceps are used in conjunction with flexible endoscopes to pass through the working channel into the human body cavity (such as the digestive and respiratory tracts) to excise and retrieve living tissue samples for pathological evaluation.
Q: What cup configurations are available for these forceps?
The forceps are available in four major configurations: oval cup forceps, oval cup forceps with needle (spike), alligator forceps (serrated jaw), and alligator forceps with needle to address different clinical sampling requirements.
Q: What are the advantages of the PE coating and length markers?
The super-lubricious PE coating ensures smooth gliding within the channel while protecting the endoscope from internal wear. The visible length markers provide precise visual reference during insertion and withdrawal procedures.
Q: How does the jaw opening size assist during endoscopic diagnosis?
The calibrated open jaw size (such as 6 mm) serves as an in-situ visual reference scale under the endoscope, assisting endoscopists in estimating the actual diameter and extent of suspicious lesions.
Q: Can these biopsy forceps operate in tortuous or retroflexed endoscopic positions?
Yes. Thanks to the special wire rod structure and four-bar mechanical link design, the forceps exhibit high flexibility and can smoothly pass through channels curved up to 210 degrees without compromising jaw actuation.
