COTSWOLD NEEDLES
Microdissection Tungsten Needle
These soft tissue microdissection needle electrodes are made of 99,95% pure tungsten with an ultra-sharp polished tip, offering surgeons the precision they need for fine dissection in a wide variety of procedures with any standard electrosurgical handpiece.
Its special design offers precise delivery of RF energy on the target tissue, allowing for an accurate cut with minimal charring or burning and less collateral damage on the peripheral tissue.
At a glance
Minimal thermal side effects, faster healing, less scarring¹,²
Significantly less postoperative pain by day 3³
High power density and precise energy delivery at low power settings.
Reduced generation of eschar and surgical smoke.
With all 2.4 mm standard handpieces.
COTSWOLD NEEDLES
Microdissection Tungsten Needle
These soft tissue microdissection needle electrodes are made of 99,95% pure tungsten with an ultra-sharp polished tip, offering surgeons the precision they need for fine dissection in a wide variety of procedures with any standard electrosurgical handpiece.
Its special design offers precise delivery of RF energy on the target tissue, allowing for an accurate cut with minimal charring or burning and less collateral damage on the peripheral tissue.
At a glance
Minimal thermal side effects, faster healing, less scarring¹,²
Significantly less postoperative pain by day 3³
High power density and precise energy delivery at low power settings.
Reduced generation of eschar and surgical smoke.
With all 2.4 mm standard handpieces.
Overview
Prima Medical “Cotswold” needle electrodes provide unparalleled precision and operative efficiency, enabling ease of use and resulting in better outcomes for patients and surgeons alike.
The fine tungsten tip allows for precise delivery of the RF waveform to the target tissue. Due to the high fidelity of its profile, a focused spark plasma is created at very low power settings, this drastically reduces tissue drag and thermal damage, allowing for reduced scarring for the patient whilst alleviating fatigue for the user.
Offering complete control and efficiency, Prima’s Cotswold Needles are the effective alternative for any micro-surgical procedure.
Available in a wide range of configurations.
Features
Safer
Reduced collateral thermal injury on the tissue, resulting in better healing and post-operative scaring. Micro-dissection needles can be safely used for skin incisions without any increased risk of cutaneous scarring, wound infection, wound dehiscence, scar tenderness or keloid formation¹,²
Special grip design in the smallest lengths for easy and safe handling without limiting vision.
Faster
With a 3mm long tip made up of pure tungsten, the needle delivers a precise plasma spark with high current density at very low output power settings in very focused areas, enabling faster cutting with minimal nerve and muscle stimulation. The special insulation with a double dielectric coating prevents energy dissipation, confining the energy to the tip.
Cleaner
Minimum eschar build-up or tissue drag and very easy to clean, this substantially reduces plume generation compared to blade geometry tips.
Sharper
The >99.9% tungsten alloy tip is designed not to warp with heat and to remain extremely sharp throughout the procedure.
Hex-Lock
Hex-Lock connection ensuring that electrodes remain securely seated with no risk of unintended rotation or other movement.
Compatible
With all 2.4mm standard handpieces.
1. Modi M., et al. A Comparative Study of Colorado Micro-Dissection Needle Versus Scalpel in Maxillofacial Surgery. SJO. 2021; SchJ Oto 6 (1)
2. Chandra, et al. Comparing the outcomes of incisions made by Colorado microdissection needle, electrosurgery tip, and surgical blade during periodontal surgery: A randomizedcontrolled trial. Journal of Indian Soc. of Period. 2017; 20. 10.4103/jisp.jisp_27_17.
3. Perkins J., et al. Microdissection Needle Tonsillectomy and Postoperative Pain: A Pilot Study. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.2003;129 (12):1285–1288
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