Zero-Tip Nitinol Stone Basket
The Zero-Tip Nitinol Stone Basket is an advanced endourological retrieval device designed for the precise capture and removal of urinary calculi during minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. Manufactured from super-elastic nitinol alloy, the basket offers exceptional flexibility, durability, and shape memory, allowing reliable performance within the complex anatomy of the urinary tract.
The innovative tipless (zero-tip) design enables direct approximation to stones without the presence of an exposed distal tip, significantly reducing the risk of mucosal trauma. This design enhances stone capture efficiency and allows controlled release when repositioning or extracting calculi.
The articulating basket mechanism provides superior maneuverability and optimal stone engagement, particularly in challenging anatomical locations such as the ureter and renal pelvis. Available in multiple sizes (3F, 4F, and 5F), the device accommodates various endoscopic instruments and clinical requirements.
The Zero-Tip Nitinol Stone Basket is intended for single-use sterile application, ensuring maximum safety, procedural efficiency, and infection control.
Key Features
Tipless (zero-tip) design minimizes tissue trauma
Super-elastic nitinol construction for flexibility and durability
Excellent shape memory for reliable basket deployment
Articulating basket for enhanced maneuverability and stone capture
Smooth navigation through the urinary tract
Enables secure stone capture and controlled release
Compatible with flexible and rigid endoscopes
Available sizes: 3F, 4F, and 5F
Sterile, single-use device
Intended Purpose
The Zero-Tip Nitinol Stone Basket is intended for the endoscopic retrieval, manipulation, and removal of urinary tract calculi, foreign bodies, and fragments from the bladder, ureter, and renal pelvis.
Clinical Applications
The Zero-Tip Nitinol Stone Basket is commonly used in the following urological procedures:
1. Ureteroscopy (URS)
Retrieval of ureteral stones
Capture and removal of fragmented calculi following laser lithotripsy
Repositioning of stones for optimal fragmentation
2. Flexible Ureterorenoscopy (FURS)
Retrieval of stones from the renal pelvis and calyces
Removal of residual fragments post-lithotripsy
3. Bladder Stone Removal
Endoscopic capture and extraction of bladder calculi
Retrieval of foreign bodies or migrated stent fragments
4. Minimally Invasive Stone Management
Stone manipulation during laser lithotripsy procedures
Controlled extraction of stones to prevent ureteral injury
Clinical Benefits
Minimizes risk of ureteral and renal tissue trauma
Improves procedural efficiency and stone retrieval success
Enhances precision in stone capture and release
Supports safe and effective minimally invasive urological interventions
Provides excellent control and maneuverability during endoscopic procedures
