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EndoLok™ Endoscope Grip
A tool for minimizing strain and injuries caused by
prolonged use of a flexible endoscope.

Over the course of a career an endoscopist may perform more than 10,000 colonoscopies and EGDs. Each of these procedures puts tremendous strain on the endoscopist’s hands and wrists often resulting in long term discomfort and injuries.

Occupational injuries among endoscopists are surprisingly common. In a 2006 study by Keate et al, (GIE 2006:63:AB 111), 43% of respondents reported some form of hand or carpal tunnel injury. Applying torque to the scope was responsible for 29% of the complaints. A more recent study by Shergill et al.(GIE 2007:65:AB 315), concluded that repeated, high thumb pinch forces can lead to DeQuervain's tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Designers at Syntheon set out to create a device that could reduce these occupational injuries and hopefully aid endoscopists in performing more thorough endoscopic procedures. EndoLok™ is an ergonomic endoscope grip designed to reduce the amount of force required by the endoscopist to grip and rotate the endoscope during a procedure.

EndoLok's™ ergonomic design allows it to be held comfortably in various positions. It's large diameter grip provides better mechanical advantage for a smoother more controlled manipulation of the scope. More controlled movement of the scope during pull back can improve visibility of the mucosal layer and may increase adenoma detection.
Endolok™ is a revolutionary tool for gripping and manipulating endoscopes.
 
With a diameter three times greater than the scope less squeeze force is required for rotation.
 

What others have to say about EndoLok™

A recent study of EndoLok™ by Dr. J. M. Martinez et al. was presented at the 2008 SAGES meeting in Philadelphia. The authors concluded the following:

"The use of the EndoLok device proved to be simple with no learning curve. Noted advantages include less hand fatigue, more controlled movement of the colonoscope and cleaner procedures. The potential benefits of using the device include decreased procedure time, enhanced mucosal visualization, improved completion rates, improved ergonomics and decreased learning curve".
 
  Other Notable Features
-EndoLok™ was designed to be held comfortably in a variety of positions.
 
EndoLok™ held with fingers used to actuate trigger.
  
EndoLok™ held with thumb used to actuate trigger.

 
When the trigger is not actuated EndoLok™ is designed to slide smoothly along the endoscope even along curved sections.
 

 

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