Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential sources for the acquisition of Esophageal Instrument Sets and accessories. The sets will be used for transoral surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and collections of specimens for diagnostic analysis. The requirement is for brand name or equal to Paul Holinger Style Esophagoscopes and Pillsbury-Jesberg Esophagoscopes. The following are the key features required:
* Integrated Light Carrier
* Smooth insertion technology
* Nearly full lumen view with constant cool illumination
* Large Fiber Bundle for Enhanced distal illumination
* Aspiration Channel on the exterior
* Oval Fiber Optic Light Carrier
* Smooth Distal Tip
* 15 mm Proximal End for easy attachment of accessories
* Capable of extracting sharp or large objects and managing food impactions
* Able to visualize the back of the throat, including the difficult to reach hypopharynx and upper esophageal sphincter
* Able to obtain deep, accurate biopsies of esophageal tumors or lesions
* Made of high-quality stainless steel materials
* Capable of dilation and treatment of strictures as well as widening of narrowed areas of the esophagus or placing indwelling tubes.