Description
The Medtronic Valleylab LLETZ electrode is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. Tungsten loop, square loop and ball electrodes sized for loop electrosurgical excision procedures, the gynecologic workhorse electrodes for cervical tissue removal and hemostasis.
- Loop sizes 10x10, 15x12, 20x12 and 20x15 mm
- Square loops 5x5 and 10x8 mm
- Ball electrodes 3 and 5 mm for hemostasis
- Tungsten wire for clean excision cuts
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Main Description
LLETZ electrodes are the excision tips used in loop electrosurgical excision procedures, most commonly for cervical transformation zone excision in gynecology. Tungsten loop electrodes in four sizes let the clinician match the loop to the lesion and the excision depth planned. Square loop electrodes in two small sizes serve shallow, controlled excisions and specimen work. Stainless steel ball electrodes in 3 mm and 5 mm provide the fulguration and hemostasis step that follows excision. All configurations are single use, ten per case as listed.
Features and Benefits
- Lesion matched loops – Four loop sizes cover small focal lesions through large transformation zone excisions.
- Tungsten wire – Fine tungsten wire cuts cleanly with minimal thermal artifact at the specimen margin, which pathology appreciates.
- Square loop option – Square loops give straight-edge control for shallow excisions.
- Hemostasis partners – Ball electrodes in the same listing complete the procedure set.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Single-use LLETZ/LEEP electrodes |
| Loop Sizes | 10x10, 15x12, 20x12, 20x15 mm. Square 5x5, 10x8 mm |
| Ball Sizes | 3 mm and 5 mm |
| Wire Material | Tungsten (loops). Stainless steel (balls) |
Packaging and Configurations
| Use | Single use |
| Package | 10 per case as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Valleylab LLETZ electrode |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | cs (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Colposcopy and gynecology clinics run on these electrodes. Genuine Valleylab loops keep the excision set standardized. The full size ladder in one listing means the right loop is on hand for the lesion actually found.
- Specimen quality – Tungsten's fine wire and clean cut protect margin assessment, the clinical point of the procedure.
- Size ladder – Six loop geometries in one listing is the practical differentiator for clinic stocking.
- Complete set – Excision plus hemostasis tips together end split orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LLETZ and LEEP?
They name the same loop excision technique: LLETZ (large loop excision of the transformation zone) is the common term outside the US, and LEEP is the US term. These electrodes serve both namings of the procedure.
Why tungsten for the loops?
Tungsten holds a fine, strong wire edge that cuts with a clean margin and less thermal damage than thicker wire, which matters because the excised specimen goes to pathology. Preserving margin quality directly affects how confidently the specimen can be read.
Is this device sterile and single use?
Yes. It is supplied sterile for single use unless its label states otherwise, and it must not be reprocessed or reused. Check the package integrity and expiry before every case.
How should this device be stored?
Store it in its original packaging under normal room conditions away from heat sources and moisture. Rotate stock by expiry date and quarantine any unit with damaged packaging.
What if a configuration I need is not listed?
The configurations shown are the ones carried in this catalog for this product line. If a case needs a different size or load, contact us before ordering so the right configuration can be confirmed rather than substituted at the table.
