Description
Overview
ConMed hand control laparoscopic 5 mm ABC® probes deliver Argon Beam Coagulation through a 5 mm port during laparoscopic surgery, with activation from the probe handle. Choose a 28 cm (160656) or 36 cm (160636) working length; both have a 10 ft cord. ConMed lists them with its HelixAR™ generator with ABC technology.
Key Features
- Precise RF energy delivery with rapid superficial coagulation
- Reduced thermal penetration and reduced tissue carbonization
- Improved visualization of the surgical field
- Hand control activation, so no footswitch is needed for argon delivery
- Two working lengths, 28 cm and 36 cm, for standard or longer reach
Configuration and Package Contents
- 160656: 5 mm laparoscopic ABC probe with handswitch, 28 cm working length, 10 ft (3.05 m) cord
- 160636: 5 mm laparoscopic ABC probe with handswitch, 36 cm working length, 10 ft (3.05 m) cord
- Disposable, 10 per case
- ABC-capable generator, argon supply and patient return electrode sold separately
Technical Specifications
| Activation | Hand control (handswitch) |
| Shaft size | 5 mm |
| Working length | 28 cm (160656) or 36 cm (160636) |
| Cord length | 10 ft (3.05 m) |
| Use | Disposable |
| Quantity | 10 per case |
Compatibility and Accessories
- Generator: ConMed HelixAR™ electrosurgical generator with ABC® technology
- Patient return electrode: ConMed ThermoGard Plus ABC adult dual dispersive electrode (7-382)
- Foot-activated version: ConMed foot control laparoscopic ABC probes
- Open-surgery ABC handpiece: ConMed Triple Option hand control handpiece (130321)
Documents and Warranty
- ConMed ABC® handpieces and probes brochure (PDF)
- ConMed HelixAR™ electrosurgical generator with ABC® product page
- ConMed Advanced Surgical Product Catalog (PDF)
Compare Models
| Catalog # | Activation | Shaft | Working length |
| 130342 | Foot control | 10 mm | 28 cm |
| 160655 | Foot control | 5 mm | 28 cm |
| 160656 | Hand control | 5 mm | 28 cm |
| 160636 | Hand control | 5 mm | 36 cm |
Genuine ConMed product, sold by The Hospital Equipment Company.
