The new EB-710US device aims to reduce infection risks and streamline procedure preparation by eliminating the use of disposable balloons.
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp has launched the EB-710US Ultrasound Bronchoscope, a device designed to streamline workflow and improve imaging performance for pulmonologists and healthcare systems. The new scope is being demonstrated at the American Thoracic Society Conference in Orlando, Florida, from May 18 to 20.
The EB-710US features a balloon-less design intended to reduce infection risks associated with traditional endobronchial ultrasound scopes, such as biofilm formation and residual contamination after reprocessing. By removing the need for disposable balloons, the system also eliminates the associated costs and the time-consuming process of attaching and verifying balloons for air bubbles before a procedure.
“Pulmonologists have long balanced the need for high-quality imaging with the practical challenges of procedure efficiency and reprocessing,” says Tai Fujita, SVP, endoscopy division, Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp, in a release. “With our new balloon-less EBUS scope, we’re removing unnecessary complexity while delivering exceptional ultrasound performance and simplifying workflow.”
Enhanced Maneuverability and Imaging
The device is equipped with a high-performance ultrasound transducer designed to provide deep penetration and clear resolution. To improve access to the lung periphery, the scope features a 180-degree upward and 90-degree downward bending angulation, a slim 6.4 mm distal end, and a 5.9 mm insertion tube.
Additional design features include:
- A shortened transducer to improve mucosal contact,
- A 120-degree field of view to enhance visibility during procedures,
- And a continuous view of the needle to support accurate puncture alignment.
According to the company, physicians have documented success using the EB-710US to access challenging peripheral and mediastinal targets without the use of a balloon. The design allows clinicians to maintain ample tissue contact for clear ultrasound visualization while reducing the manual preparation steps typically required for endobronchial ultrasound procedures.
The EB-710US is now available in the US market, and attendees at the American Thoracic Society Conference can view the technology at the Fujifilm exhibit.
Photo caption: EB-710US Ultrasound Bronchoscope
Photo credit: Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp
