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Recommended equipment

2.7 mm Rigid Exotic Animal Endoscopy System (0.1 - 25 kg)
a Hopkins telescope, 2.7 mm x 18 cm, 30º
a Taylor operating sheath, 14.5 Fr, 5 Fr instrument channel
a Examination and protection sheath, 3.5 mm outside diameter
a Biopsy forceps, 5 Fr
a Grasping forceps, 5 Fr
a Grasping forceps, 3 Fr
a Single-action scissors, 3 Fr
a Aspiration and injection needle with Teflon guide
- Stone (wire) basket, flexible, 5 Fr x 60 cm, consisting of 3-ring-handle, wire basket, and coil
a Nova xenon light source, 175 watts
a Light guide cable, 3.5 mm x 230 cm
a Veterinary video camera II
a Medical grade monitor
- CO2 endoflator and insufflation line (required for all species except birds)

1.9 mm Rigid Exotic Animal Endoscopy System (< 0.5 kg)
- Hopkins rigid telescope, 1.9 mm x 10 cm, 30º
- Arthroscope sheath for 1.9 mm telescope, 2.8 mm outer diameter
- Obturator, blunt for arthroscope sheath
- Biopsy forceps, flexible, elliptical cup 3 Fr x 34 cm

2 mm and 3 mm Surgical Endoscopy Equipment (for use with the 2.7 mm system)
- 11603G 2.5 mm graphite and plastic cannula with valve, and trocar
- 11603G1 2.5 mm graphite and plastic cannula with valve and stopcock, and trocar
b 30114G 3.5 mm graphite and plastic cannula with valve, and trocar
b 30114G1 3.5 mm graphite and plastic cannula with valve and stopcock, and trocar
- 11603H3 2.5 mm metal cannula with valve and stopcock, and trocar
- 30114H3 3.5 mm metal cannula with valve and stopcock, and trocar
- 30117T2 5 mm endotip cannula with valve and stopcock
- 30223KJS 2 mm Reddick-Olsen dissecting forceps, plastic handle without racket
- 30221MSS 2 mm Metzenbaum scissors, plastic handle without racket
- 30240AS 2 mm Babcock forceps, plastic handle with racket
- 30321KS 3 mm Fenestrated grasping forceps, plastic handle without racket
b 30323ULS 3 mm Reddick-Olsen dissecting and grasping forceps, plastic handle without racket
- 30321MLS 3 mm Long curved Kelly dissecting and grasping forceps, plastic handle without racket
- 30321MDS 3 mm Short curved Kelly dissecting and grasping forceps, plastic handle without racket
- 30323ONS 3 mm Atraumatic dissecting and grasping forceps, plastic handle with racket
- 30341AS 3 mm Babcock forceps, metal handle with racket
- 30321DBS 3 mm Blakesley dissecting and biopsy forceps, plastic handle with racket
b 30321MWS 3 mm Scissors with serrated curved double action jaws, plastic handle without racket
- 30321MSP 3 mm Scissors with long sharp curved double action jaws, plastic handle without racket
- 30321EHS 3 mm Micro hook scissors, single action jaws, plastic handle without racket
- 26184HCS 3 mm Manhes bipolar coagulation forceps
- 26167LHS 3 mm Irrigation and suction cannula
- 26167TS 3 mm Palpation probe with cm markings
- 30341RES 3 mm Distendable palpation probe
- 26167FNS 3 mm Ultramicro needle holder
- 26167SS 3 mm Knot tier for extracorporeal suturing
b 67159L Polypectomy snare, flexible, 5 Fr x 32 cm, radiosurgery

Surgical Endoscopy Equipment (> 15 kg)
- Hopkins telescope, 5 mm x 29 cm, 0º
- Hopkins telescope, 5 mm x 29 cm, 30º
- Hopkins telescope, 10 mm x 57 cm, 30º (suitable for animals > 100 kg)
- Ternamian endotip cannula, with insufflation stopcock and multifunctional valve, 6 mm x 10.5 cm (2)
- Ternamian endotip cannula, with insufflation stopcock and multifunctional valve, 11 mm x 10.5 cm (suitable for animals > 100 kg)
- Blakesley biopsy forceps, 5 mm x 43 cm, plastic handle without ratchet
- Metzenbaum scissors, serrated, conical, curved 12 mm jaws, 5 mm x 43 cm, plastic handle without ratchet
- Babcock grasping forceps, atraumatic fenestrated jaws with multiple teeth, 5 mm x 43 cm, plastic handle with hemostat style ratchet

Radiosurgery Equipment - Ellman International Inc
b 3.8 or 4.0 MHz dual radiofrequency unit with foot pedal
- Needle electrode for use with the 14.5 Fr Taylor sheath instrument channel
b Monopolar lead to connect to plastic instrument handles
- Bipolar lead to connect to Manhes bipolar coagulation forceps

Laser Equipment - Accuvet Lumenis Inc, SurgiMedics Inc
- AccuVet 25D 980nm diode laser
- 400 and 600 µm conical and flat tipped fibers
- AccuVet High Power LX 20 SI CO2 laser
- Long semi-rigid ceramic probe for use with 14.5 Fr Taylor sheath

a   Essential entry-level equipment for diagnostic endoscopy in most exotic pets.
b   Additional entry-level equipment for surgical endoscopy in most exotic pets.


The avian and exotic basic endoscopy system consisting of a 2.7 mm telescope, operating sheath and various instruments.
The avian and exotic basic endoscopy system consisting of a 2.7 mm telescope, operating sheath and various instruments.


An endosurgical unit consists of a cannula (C), through which an instrument (I) can be inserted. The instrument is connected to a handle (H) which may also be connected to a radiosurgery unit (R).
An endosurgical unit consists of a cannula (C), through which an instrument (I) can be inserted. The instrument is connected to a handle (H) which may also be connected to a radiosurgery unit (R).


A variety of 3 mm instruments for endosurgical use in exotic pet practice.
A variety of 3 mm instruments for endosurgical use in exotic pet practice.


Endoscopy tower complete with monitor, digital recorders, camera, light source and carbon dioxide endoflator.
Endoscopy tower complete with monitor, digital recorders, camera, light source and carbon dioxide endoflator.


The 4.0Mhz Ellman radiosurgery unit is preferred for its versatility and compatibility with the Karl Storz systems.
The 4.0Mhz Ellman radiosurgery unit is preferred for its versatility and compatibility with the Karl Storz systems.

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