Olympus PolyLoop HX-400U-30 Quick Reference Manual

PolyLoop Ligating Device
Quick Reference Guide
The PolyLoop delivers a nylon loop snare designed to prevent or control bleeding following
polypectomy of pedunculated polyps.
CAUTION: This guide is only a summary of the instructions for use for the HX-400U-30 PolyLoop. Be sure to follow the Olympus EndoTherapy
PolyLoop HX-400U-30 instruction manual that was included with your HX-400U-30 purchase.
1
Remove the plastic retainer from the PolyLoop and extend the plastic sheath until the PolyLoop is fully
covered. Insert the PolyLoop through the working channel of the endoscope.
2
Once in place, pull the yellow cylinder
proximally until it stops to extend the
PolyLoop from the plastic sheath.
Remove fingers from the yellow cylinder.
3
Position the PolyLoop over the polyp at the base
of the stalk, approximately 1-2 mm above the
mucosa. Pull the slider towards the thumb ring
to ligate the tissue. Look at the screen and feel
the resistance in your hand to ensure you do not
transect the polyp stalk.
unnecessary force to the loop when ligating
tissue during the procedure.
4
With the yellow cylinder still touching the
handle, push the slider to release the
PolyLoop.
Note
If the PolyLoop gets stuck in the tube/coil sheath,
use the Loop Cutter FS-5L/Q/U-1 to cut the
PolyLoop and to detach it from the device.
Refer to instructions on the reverse side for more details.
Preparation before using PolyLoop Litigating Device:

Instructions for using PolyLoop Ligating Device:

Caution: Do not apply
( HX-400U-30 )