BOSTON SCIENTIFIC’s fibres incorporate SIS (Smart Identification System) technology, which allows the system to identify which fibre is connected. There are two types of fiber-optic cables: reusable and disposable, designed to work with LUMENIS laser systems. Types of optical fiber:
- SlimLine™
- Available in 272, 365, 550 and 1000 microns
- SlimLine™ 200 D/F/L – for flexible ureteroscopic procedures
- Xpeeda™ D/S/L – tailored for BPH evaporation, delivers maximum energy directly to the tissue
- SlimLine SIS Endo
- Available in 272, 265 and 550 microns
- Suitable for orthopaedic, neurological, spinal surgery and lung procedures
- Disposable
- SlimLine SIS GI
- 365 microns
- Used for the removal of biliary/gallbladder, benign and malignant tumors
- The specialised fibre tip allows easy passage through the cholangioscope.