T.O.M™ | 1 SINGLE INSTRUMENT FOR ALL YOUR SURGERIES
T.O.M™ | 1 SINGLE INSTRUMENT FOR ALL YOUR SURGERIES
The revolution in veterinary surgery!
T.O.M™ combines all the advantages of both monopolar and bipolar modes, without their disadvantages and just with ONE intrument!
T.O.M™, Tripolar-Open-Multifunctional, replaces many electrosurgical devices:
- Monopolar handle
- Neutral plate
- Standard bipolar forceps
- More than 10 other instruments
By a simple rotation of blade electrode, T.O.M™ offers 12 functions:
- Small-scale cutting
- Large-scale cutting
- Coagulation, etc.
T.O.M™ ensures safety for both practioner and patient:
- Very low voltage operation
- Constant cutting depth
- No risk of plate burns
T.O.M™ has the advantage of eco-design:
- Autoclavable handpiece
- Consumables limited to 4 grams
- Eco-responsible packaging
Principle of high frequency surgery
Monopolar electric scalpels pass an electric current through the animal between two electrodes: the active electrode and the passive Electrode (the neutral plate).
Standard bipolar forceps do not require a neutral plate, as the two tips are the two active electrodes.
The electrical signal is modulated by the machine depending upon the results you want to achieve:
- Cutting
- Coagulation
- Cutting with coagulation
Monopolar function:
In monopolar mode, several types of current are used to:
- Cut
- Coagulate
- Cut with haemostasis
Bipolar function:
The bipolar function is used for coagulation. It is very practical, in particular for the coagulation of blood vessels.
However, it is unsuitable for dissecting large tissue masses and ineffective for cutting.
Switching to T.O.M™ensures you have:
Excellent work efficiency
- Simplified surgical preparation
- Bipolar mode
- Many cutting coagulation functions
- Extremely effective haemostasis
Savings in both time and money
- A single tool for all your surgeries
- Blade for cutting and coagulation
- Autoclavable sterilisation
- Time savings resulting from optimised equipment management
Maximum safety
- Very low voltage operation
- Constant cutting depth
- No risk to the patient of plate burns
- Smoke evacuation on the production site (Extra T.O.M™)
The HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé - French Health Authority) recommendation:
The bipolar mode should be preferred to the monopolar mode due to the risk of burns relatede to:
- high voltage
- poor contact with the neutral plate
Extra T.O.M™
Aspiration of surgical smoke and/or tissue irrigation
The aspiration of surgical smoke, aerosols and harmful gases directly from their source provides effective protection for the practitioner and his/her team, and improved visibility of the surgical site.
Irrigation of the tissues makes gentle coagulation possible, without charring, for rapid control of complicated bleeding.
The different functions
1 single instrument for all your surgeries!
Functions with the blade electrode perpendicular to the matrix
- Small cut (millimetre by millimetre): choose between 1 mm / 1.5 mm / 2 mm
Situational example Situational example
Use the forceps in the closed position.
The blade electrode must be positioned in the matrix as follows:
Perform a movement with the entire forceps in the opposite direction to the blade.
No blade movement is required for this cut.
Use bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- Large cut (up to 2 cm)
Situational example Situational example
Use the forceps in the closed position.
The blade elctrode must be positioned in the matrix as follows:
Perform a movement with the entire forceps in the opposite direction to the matrix.
No blade movement is required for this cut.Use the bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- Cutting by gripping or opening (with the blade moving in the opposite direction)
Use the forceps with a closing or opening movement.
The blade electrode must be positioned perpendicular to the matrix:
No forceps movement is required during this cut.
The blade moves when the forceps are closed or opened.
Use the bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- Fine cut by gripping or opening (with the blade moving in the opposite direction)
Use the forceps by making a closing or opening movement.
The blade electrode must be positioned perpendicular to the matrix:
No forceps movement is required during this cut.
The blade moves when the forceps are closed or opened.
Use bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- Closed forceps contact coagulation
Use the forceps in the closed position.
The blade electrode must be positioned in the matrix as follows:
No movement of the forceps is required during this coagulation.
No blade movement is required during this coagulation.
Use the bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- Semi-open forceps contact coagulation (dedicated to large bleeds or for use of irrigation with the Extra T.O.M™ device
Use the forceps in the semi-open position.
The blade electrode must be positioned perpendicular to the matrix:
No movement of the forceps is required during this coagulation.
No blade movement is required during this coagulation.
Use bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need
Functions with the blade electrode flat on the matrix
- Coagulation by grasping
Use closed forceps on tissue.
The blade electrode must be positioned flat on the matrix:
No movement of the forceps is required during this coagulation.
Close the blade flat against the tissue.
Use the bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- Small lateral cut
Use the forceps in the closed position.
The blade electrode must be positioned flat on the matrix:
Perform a movement with the entire forceps in the opposite direction to the cut.
The forceps must be positioned so that the edge of the blade is in contact with the tissue.
No blade movement is required for this cut.
Use the bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- End cut
Use the forceps in the closed position.
The blade electrode must be positioned flat on the matrix:
Position the forceps at 90° to the direction of the cut.
Perform a movement with the entire forceps in the opposite direction to the cut.
No blade movement is required for this cut.
Use the bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
- Deep lateral cut
Use the forceps in the semi-open position.
The blade electrode must be positioned parallel to the matrix:
Perform a movement with the entire forceps in the opposite direction to the cut.
The forceps must be positioned so that the edge of the blade is in contact with the tissue.
No blade movement is required for this cut.
Use the bipolar coagulation current or bipolar cutting current according to surgical need.
