GlideAccess Ureteral Access Sheath
Engineered for smooth and efficient navigation, this ureteral access sheath provides enhanced access to the urinary tract, reducing trauma and facilitating the passage of instruments during urological procedures.
GlideAccess is a versatile, hydrophilic-coated ureteral access sheath engineered for atraumatic entry into the upper urinary tract—simplifying endoscopic procedures such as ureteroscopy and stone management. Featuring a unique tip-expanding system, the sheath transitions gently from its dilator to the external surface, minimizing patient discomfort and reducing mucosal trauma. With stainless-steel coil reinforcement, radiopaque markers, and a dilator lock mechanism, GlideAccess offers secure, anti-kink performance across a variety of lengths and diameters.
Atraumatic Tip Transition
- Unique Tip-Expanding System: Ensures a smooth, gradual opening that decreases friction at the ureteral orifice, reducing tissue irritation or injury.
- Protective Design: Minimizes patient discomfort during insertion or repositioning.
Dilator Lock Mechanism
- Secure Sheath-Dilator Connection: Prevents accidental separation, facilitating consistent advancement and controlled placement.
- Visual Control of Fixation: Confirms at-a-glance that the dilator is correctly engaged with the sheath.
High-End Construction
- PTFE Inner Layer: Ensures a low-friction lumen for smooth device passage (e.g., scopes, retrieval baskets), avoiding potential hang-ups or drag.
- Stainless-Steel Coil Reinforcement: Maintains sheath patency under bending forces, imparting robust anti-kink characteristics—critical in tortuous ureteral anatomy.
Radiopaque Markers
- Sheath & Dilator Tip Visibility: Allows precise fluoroscopic or endoscopic confirmation of device position, key in complex anatomy.
- Efficient Localization: Helps operators define the exact transition point of the tip for atraumatic positioning.
Hydrophilic External Coating
- Enhanced Navigability: Reduces friction along ureteral walls, simplifying sheath advancement and retrieval.
- Lower Tissue Trauma: Minimizes ureteral irritation, diminishing bleeding or edema risks.
Tube Size & Profile Options
- Multiple Lengths: 35 or 45 cm suits various patient anatomies or scope placements.
- Inner & Outer Diameters (CH/FR): Wide range—10/12, 12/14, 14/16—covering typical ureteral requirements for stone extraction or endoscopic interventions.
Clinical Advantages & Applications
Facilitating Ureteroscopy
- Repetitive Instrument Exchange: Ensures comfortable and efficient scope passes, limiting repeated trauma to the ureteral orifice and walls.
- Stone Retrieval & Laser Lithotripsy: Streamlines manipulations of baskets, laser fibers, or retrieval devices, enhancing operative speed.
Reduced Procedure Times
- Reliable Anti-Kink Design: Maintains consistent patency for irrigation outflow and instrument movement, potentially lowering overall operative durations.
- Atraumatic Transition: Minimizes scope deflections or repeated sheath reintroductions, boosting procedural efficiency.
Heightened Patient Comfort & Safety
- Lower Mucosal Injury: The gentle tip transition mitigates excessive stress or friction within the ureter.
- Secure Placement: Locking mechanism keeps the dilator-sheath assembly stable, alleviating sudden disconnections or misplacement.
Versatile in Complex Ureteral Anatomy
- Hydrophilic Coating: Beneficial in managing acute angles, strictures, or narrower ureteral segments.
- Stainless-Steel Coil: Reinforces radial strength and consistent luminal diameter for large or rigid endourological instruments.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Sheath Length (cm) | 35, 45 |
Inner Diameter (CH/FR) | 10, 12, 14 (consult labeling for exact match) |
Outer Diameter (CH/FR) | 12, 14, 16 (corresponding to the inner diameter) |
Tip Transition | Unique, atraumatic, tip-expanding design |
Coating & Materials | Hydrophilic exterior, PTFE inner layer, stainless-steel coil reinforcement, durable polymer/flexible plastic sheath |
Dilator Lock System | Secure fix for stable sheath-dilator alignment |
Radiopacity | Radiopaque markers at tip for visible under fluoroscopy |
Anti-Kink | Stainless-steel coil design ensures minimal kink risk |
Compatibility | Standard endoscopes, flexible ureteroscopes, stone retrieval devices, laser fibers |
Indications | Retrograde ureteral access, repeated instrumentation, stone extraction, stent placements |
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