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FAQs

Wismed offers medical devices that are used during urological and/or endoscopic surgical procedures requiring irrigation.

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Wismed is Certified to ISO 13485:2016 and our products carry a CE marking which means that we comply to the highest international and European standards for health, safety, and environmental protection.

  1. What is Mini Pillow?

    Mini Pillow is a hand irrigation device designed by Wismed to enhance visibility by efficiently clearing debris during ureteroscopy.

  2. Why is Mini Pillow so small?

    The small dimension of Mini Pillow offers the lowest weight among hand-operated devices, thus preventing operator fatigue. While the low volume of fluid displaced provides additional safety, preventing large spikes in intrarenal pressure as seen with high volume bolus delivery. Its small size allows it to be very responsive. Even a light compression will produce instant fluid flow.

  3. Why is it flat?

    The flat shape requires little force for activation as there is no force required to compress the arch structure compared to round devices. The flat shape also allows it to fit comfortably against the handle of the scope in the same hand, so it feels as if it is part of the scope.

  4. Is it registered with Medical Aids?

    Yes. It is registered with major Medical Aids in South Africa such as Discovery Health. Also complies to international organizational standards for medical devices - ISO 13485 and carries a CE marking affirming its conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

  5. What is the NAPPI code?

    1062040*001

  6. I already use Pathfinder, why would I need Mini Pillow?

    Mini Pillow has a low fluid capacity for added safety, preventing high intrarenal pressure. The device comes with an on/off switch to control flow and with an added extension, which may be used by the scrub nurse or assistant. Made from soft and environmentally friendly material, containing no DEHP.

  1. What is Smart Bulb?

    Smart Bulb is a hand irrigation device designed by Wismed to enhance visibility by efficiently clearing debris during ureteroscopy.

  2. How is it different than what is currently on the market?

    Smart Bulb comes with an in-Line Flow Switch that creates a comfortable single-handed on/off control of the flow and prevents inadvertent spillage of irrigation fluid.

  3. Why there is an extra extension in the packet?

    Extra extension tubing is included should the urologist decide to entrust irrigation control to the assistant. 

  4. Is it registered with Medical Aids?

    Yes. It is registered with major Medical Aids in South Africa such as Discovery Health. Also complies to international organizational standards for medical devices - ISO 13485 and carries a CE marking affirming its conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

  5. What is the NAPPI code?

    181361*001

  6. I already use Pathfinder, why would I need Smart Bulb?

    Smart Bulb contains no DEHP and is made from a softer, more ergonomic material that prevents operator fatigue. The device comes with an on/off switch to control flow and with an added extension, which may be used by the scrub nurse or assistant.

  7. How do Mini Pillow and Smart Bulb compare?

    Mini Pillow has total capacity of 7ml and maximal bolus below 5ml compared to Smart Bulb with total capacity 27ml and maximal volume of displacement at 20ml.

  1. What is Peditrol?

    Peditrol is a foot-operated irrigation system for ureteroscopy designed and developed by Wisemd. This hands-free concept ensures great visibility and improves safety of procedures through our emphasis on functionality.

  2. How does it compare to other irrigation devices?

    Unlike electronic devices, the irrigation produced by Peditrol clears the visual field instantly. The flow is effective even when the laser fibre or basket is loaded in the working channel and the scope is fully flexed. It offers full control over irrigation with dual flow capability, from precise drop by drop to high flow. Peditrol is operated by foot, leaving both hands free for stone manipulation.

  3. Is it safe to use foot-controlled irrigation?

    Yes, as a low volume system, Peditrol is less likely to subject the kidneys to excessive intrapelvic pressure. The device limits the irrigation bolus size to below 2.7ml with full foot pump depression and limits the overall amount of fluid used during a procedure. Peditrol provides a safer method of irrigation, allowing the speed and force of bolus delivery to remain under the constant control of the surgeon.

  4. Is it registered with Medical Aids?

    Yes. It is registered with major Medical Aids in South Africa such as Discovery Health. Peditrol consists of a reusable Foot Pump and disposable syringe with manifold that is sterile.

    The Peditrol Foot Pump is a non-sterile unit; the Foot Pump should be cleaned regularly to avoid the build-up of sticky residue from water, blood, urine and to prolong the life span of the Foot Pump.

  5. What is the NAPPI code?

    187 799*001

  6. My Peditrol isn’t working. How do I trouble shoot the device?

    Should it become difficult to load the syringe into the nest of the Foot Pump please follow Wismed’s instructions for cleaning the Foot Pump. The reason the syringe may become difficult to load, is due to a residue build up around the bearings inside the Foot Pump nest. This causes the small spaces around the pump to become sticky resulting in them been unable to move freely. 

    Should the syringe break while pressing on the Foot Pump it means pumping took place  against a closed outlet. The plunger of the syringe is designed to break at high pressures as a safety measure. To troubleshoot, simply ensure that both the blue switch and endoscope tap are open and free gravitational flow is present before depressing foot pump.

    Should the syringe start leaking, it would be due to a loose connection resulting from incorrect loading of the manifold into the upper recess and rotating the syringe. Please watch the instructional video on how to set up Peditrol correctly 

  1. What is the No Bubble TURP?

    The No-Bubble TURP is an irrigation set for transurethral resection of the prostate or any bladder procedure.

  2. How is it different than what is currently on the market?

    Bubbles and fogging inside the set  are eliminated by reducing kinetic energy of the fluid streams by dispersers inside each  drip chamber while maintaining a good flow rate.

    The Spike is attached directly to the drip chamber making piercing of the bag easier.

    The drip chambers made of extra soft, DEHP-free material are easy to compress.  

    The colour coded pinch clamps are placed in sterile filed and switch between the fluid bags can be immediately effected by operator or sterile assistant without need for circulating nurse to be immediately available.

    The color coded pinch clamps are  large enough to be opened and closed using only one hand.

    Double barrel tubing can be easily separated after the procedure and clamps conveniently moved just under the drip chamber to facilitate post-operative irrigation of bladder in the ward.

  3. Why are the two arms colour coded?

    Colour coded clamps help to identify the bag that has been drained. The colours of the clamps correspond to colours of the caps on the drip chambers. The clamps are placed in the sterile field during the procedure. The switch from empty to full bag is done either by a scrub sister or the surgeon. This allows uninterrupted resection and saves operating time.

  4. Is it registered with Medical Aids?

    Yes. It is registered with major Medical Aids in South Africa such as Discovery Health.

  5. What is the NAPPI Code?

    471413*002