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LIGHTWAVE® ABLATORS

The LightWave Ablator family of products all incorporate a one-piece molded handle design and can be used with almost any electrosurgical generator. The LightWave Foot Control style requires a generator adapter that is plugged into the monopolar “Foot Control” port of the electrosurgical generator. The LightWave Suction Ablator features hand controls, an adjustable roller clamp, suction control and a universal suction tubing adapter. The LightWave Ablator was developed in conjunction with ConMed, enabling ConMed Linvatec to utilize the electrosurgical expertise of its parent company. The LightWave Ablators are intended to be used for ablation, tissue modification and coagulation of soft tissue in shoulder, ankle, wrist, elbow and knee arthroscopic procedures.

Lightwave and Lightwave Foot Control Ablator Characteristics

• 150mm length
• 90º angle
• Integrated handle
• Monopolar electrode
• 3.2mm diameter
• 3 rib electrode design
• Controlled via foot control or handpiece buttons
• Coagulation: 30 watts (Coag)
• Ablation: 70 watts (Cut)

Lightwave Suction Ablator Characteristics

• 140mm length
• 90º angle
• Integrated handle
• Monopolar electrode
• 4.0mm diameter
• 5 rib electrode design
• Coagulation: 50 watts (Coag)
• Ablation: 200 watts (Cut)

Applications and Use

• Arthroscopic procedures where soft tissue ablation, tissue modification or coagulation is desired
• Designed for use in a conductive fluid medium only (i.e., saline, lactated ringer's solution, etc.)
• Compatible with most ES generators