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Olympus | ESG-300
Olympus's new ESU generator is uniquely focused on GI and respira-
tory procedures in which providers are dealing with thin and delicate
tissue. It has a "SmartArgon" mode that automatically adjusts power
to protect tissue.
Similar to the automatic braking systems in your car, the ESG-300
senses the proximity of tissue and only fires when it gets to within a
certain distance. And if the probe gets too close, it stops firing.
The unit has an easy-to-read touchscreen that's relatively free of
clutter, making it easy to set up and adjust for physician-specific pro-
cedures. It also features a wireless foot switch and hands-free toggling
of procedure settings. Everything a GI physician would need is includ-
ed in the base package.
The goal, says a company rep, is to make operation simple enough
that it can be used for everything from the most simplistic procedures
to the most advanced.
