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Lumendi | DiLumen C2
Similar to its predecessor, the DiLumen C2 uses 2 balloons to create a
stable therapeutic zone inside the colon. What's new in this device is
the addition of 2 independent flexible articulating hand instruments
— a grasper and a cutter — that can be used to treat complex polyps.
Once the balloons are inflated, the hand-controlled instruments can
manipulate and dissect both mucosal and submucosal tissue. The
grasper can grasp and re-grasp tissue and can retract in multiple
directions, improving exposure when necessary. The scissors can be
used for either mechanical cold cutting or for monopolar dissection.
The overall design facilitates smooth navigation of the colon, regard-
less of the number of challenging curves and flexures. The device,
says the company, can shorten the learning curve needed to master
complex procedures.
