DIATEG Professional Insulation Testing

Faulty Insulation in Diathermy Instruments

All over the world, faulty insulation on endoscopic instruments regularly causes accidents that can lead to tissue damage and which can cause temporary or permanent injury to the patient. In the worst-case scenario, fatalities may occur.

Studies in hospitals have shown that 18% of the endoscopic instruments used in the hospitals which participated in the trial had damaged insulation.

A diathermy tester can eliminate any possible doubt regarding the integrity of the insulation layer on electrosurgical instruments.

Insulation Testing with DIATEG Professional

In addition to standard safety procedures, a diathermy tester can eliminate any possible doubt regarding the integrity of the insulation layer on electrosurgical instruments.

This device detects damage, porosity, hairline cracks, pinholes and gas pockets, which all affect the efficacy of the insulation and can lead to internal burns.

Testing of electrosurgical instruments is mandatory in the Netherlands. To minimise patient risk and limit the surgeon’s responsibility for defective instruments, this guideline should also be used in all other European countries.

The Benefits of Diathermy Testing

Accurate, fast and non-destructive testing for the detection of damage
Discovers the smallest defects in the instrument insulation
Testing of mono and bipolar instruments
The device is compact, portable and easy to operate
The device facilitates testing of diathermy testers with different diameters
Fault display via audiovisual signals
An attractive price/performance ratio
Enhanced safety during surgery

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DIATEG Professional Accessories

The DIATEG professional insulation tester is supplied with the following accessories:

Diathermy Tester with Touchscreen
Mains adapter
Test cables, 2 pcs.
Universal clamp
Operator manual
Test certificate