Rafaelo: new innovative RF treatment for haemorrhoids
The Rafaelo procedure
Millions of people around the world suffer from hemorrhoids. This disease has a big impact on the patient daily life going from discomfort and shame to painful bleeding and inability to function in later stages. Although traditional techniques can be the cure they often result in a painful recovery and a long-term return of the symptoms.
F Care Systems has developed a revolutionary technique called the Rafaelo® procedure. Rafaelo® or RAdioFrequency treatment of hAEmorrhoids under LOcal anesthesia is a new approach with great clinical outcome and quick recovery.
A specially designed probe HPR45i allows practitioners to work quickly with good visibility and immediate result. In combination with the local anesthesia, the procedure time is reduced by 50% making it a rather painless procedure. Post-operative care is reduced to a minimum in most cases.
For Patients
- Minimally invasive
- Quick procedure performed in day-case or outpatient setting
- Quick return to daily activities
- Comparatively little or no pain
For Physicians
- Under local anesthesia
- Immediate clinical results
- Minimal post-operative care
- Easy to learn and simple to perform the procedure
- Cost-effective and efficient treatment
- An excellent alternative to more invasive techniques
The tip of the HPR45i probe is inserted into- and applied onto the haemorrhoid while a radiofrequency signal, coming from the generator, is applied onto the tip.
The haemorrhoid is coagulated by means of radiofrequency induced heat which causes the haemorrhoidal tissue to shrink, and a crust is formed over the tissue. The crust will fall off automatically after some time.
- Tip diameter 2 mm
- Tip length 10 mm
- Total probe length 210 mm
- Weight 54,5 g
- Coating PTFE
An anoscope is used to open the anal canal and locate the internal haemorrhoid.
Available in 2 different diameters: 96x23mm or 96x18mm (with 100mm long handle)
Material: Polyoxymethylene
Light source: High intensity LED
Single use: Yes
Sterile: No
The Rafaelo Pack includes all consumables needed to perform the Rafaelo procedure:
1x Sterile HPR45i probe
1x Sterile R-drape
1x Anoscope 96x23mm
1x Sterile needle 21G
1x Sterile tweezers
2x Sterile gauze ball
4x Sterile gauze swabs
1x Lubricating gel
Watch the animation of the Rafaelo Procedure
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Animation Video Rafaelo® Procedure 3:17 (103MB)
Live case by Dr. Vivaldi 3:42 (53MB)
