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G4 Radiofrequency Generator
G4 Radiofrequency Generator
The document provides an overview of the G4 Four-Electrode Radiofrequency Generator by Cosman Medical, detailing its historical significance, technological advancements, and operational features.
Historical Background
Cosman Medical has been a leader in RF medicine since the 1950s, with key contributions from Bernard J Cosman and Professor Eric R Cosman, Sr., including the first commercial RF generator in 1952.
Technological Innovations
The G4 generator features a touch-screen interface, wireless remote control, and the ability to treat multiple sites simultaneously, supporting both thermal and pulsed RF procedures.
Key Features
- 12” intuitive touch screen with color-coded readings.
- Control of up to four electrodes independently.
- Simultaneous or staggered start for RF electrodes.
- Two interface options: One Touch and Graphing.
- Capability to export electronic records and print summaries.
Operational Capabilities
Designed for various medical procedures, including genicular RF and tumor ablation, with customizable settings for sensory and motor stimulation.
Customization and Control
Allows extensive customization, storing procedure settings for multiple doctors, and maintaining a patient database.
Safety and Calibration
Includes safety checks and self-diagnostic tests, with multilingual support and troubleshooting messages.
Conclusion
The Cosman G4 generator is a state-of-the-art device offering unparalleled capability and simplicity for pain management and neurosurgery.
- RF Cannulae: Available in various lengths, compatible with straight and curved cannulae.
- Nitinol (TCN): Made from durable Nickel-Titanium metal.
- Disposable (TCD): Sterile-packed to reduce disease transmission risk.
- Standard (CSK): Autoclavable for reuse.
- Designed for precise targeting, available in multiple lengths.
- RF Injection Electrode (CR): 5mm tip for voltage-control RF.
- Block Injection Needle (CN): Reliable and low cost.
- Stimulation Injection Electrode (CP): 1mm tip for precise blocks.
- Unitized Electrode/Cannula (CU): Offers injection and temperature control.
- Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) PalisadeTM Kit: Simplifies alignment and placement of cannulae.
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Kits: Includes TEW Curved and TIC Straight Electrodes.
- Cordotomy Kits: Available in reusable and disposable options.
- DREZ Kits: Includes Spinal DREZ Kit and Nucleus Caudalis Kit.
- G4 Four-Output RF Generator: Designed for creating RF lesions for pain treatment.
- RFG-1A & 1B One-Electrode RF Generators: Focus on single electrode use.
- Includes accessories such as footswitch and wireless remote control.
- Offers a wide range of electrodes, cannulae, and accessories.
- Cosman Medical, Inc., 22 Terry Avenue, Burlington, MA USA 01803
- Website: www.cosmanmedical.com
- Tel: +1 781 272 6561, Fax: +1 781 272 6563, Email: [email protected]
Catalog excerpts
G4 Generator Four-Electrode Radiofrequency Generator The Leader in RF Medicine Since 1952
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Pioneers of Radiofrequency Cosman’s Historic Firsts in RF Medicine Landmark inventions by Bernard J Cosman, MS (MIT) and MIT Professor Eric R Cosman, Sr, PhD · First cardiac RF ablation generator · First intradiscal RF heating with Dr. Sluijter 1938-2000 Founded and owned Radionics, the world leader · First CT cordotomy electrode with Dr. Kanpolat in RF medicine until its sale. · Invented pulsed RF (PRF) with Dr. Sluijter et al. · First commercial radiofrequency generator (1952) · First pulsed RF generator, the RFG-3C+ ·First temperature-monitoring RF electrode · First curved RF cannulae with...
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Superior Power, Efficiency, and Ease of Use The Most Advanced RF Generator Ever Built Version 2 of the popular G4 generator builds on Cosman’s tradition of performance, safety, and quality in pain management and neurosurgery with the widest available range of features: · Intuitive 12” touch screen · Large color-coded readings · Stimulation control with knob or screen · Automatic stimulation ramp · Simultaneous or stagger start of RF electrodes · ne Touch: Simple, digital O · Graphing: Advanced, graphical Full operability with 12” touch screen or wireless remote. The upright screen is visible...
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Cosman G4: Simple Customizable Workflow with Uni Two Interfaces to Satisfy Diverse Needs Choose either the simplicity of full touch screen automation or the precision of manual knob control Select a different interface for each doctor preset. Custom Settings One Electrode Thermal RF Electrode 1 Temperature · seful in a busy practice U Custom Settings One Electrode · implified touch screen controls S Standard Stepped Electrode Setup Elapsed Time Elapsed Time · raph temperature and voltage G Graphing Interface Stimulation COSMAN G4 Version 2.0.4 Settings Set Temp 80 °C Set Time 1:30 min Mode Standard...
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Custom Settings Four Electrodes ique Automation, Control, and Record Features Custom Settings Four Electrodes Power · E-dose: Automatic control of pulse settings to Current Power Voltage Voltage optimize nerveV exposure to35 electric 60 1 the field 60 V Impedance Pulse Width Sensory & Motor Stimulation Custom Settings One Electrode 20 0 Electrode Stimulation Setup W COSMAN msec, voltage COSMAN control 2010-11-19 Rate 2-200 Hz, Width 0.1-3G4 Version 2.0.4 or current G4 Version 2.0.4 1:30SetVoltage min SetPulse Time 0 sec SetPulse Voltage Standard Procedure Pulse 10 Hz 4 ms 2:08 10 msPM End End...
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Wide Range of Pain Management and Neurosurgical · ade from Nickel-Titanium “memory” metal M · mproved durability to daily use and autoclaving I · Compatible with both straight and curved cannulae of any gauge · Colored to match RF cannulae shaft lengths: 5, 10, 15, 20 cm · Choose a direct 3-meter connection to the generator, or an extension cable Reliable RF Thermocouple (TC) Electrodes · utoclavable for reuse in multiple procedures A · ost-effective and reliable C · old sterile-packed to eliminate sterilization planning S · liminate the possibility of disease transmission E Smooth Steerable...
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Electrodes, Cannulae, and Accessories Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) PalisadeTM Kit · uide block simplifies alignment and placement of cannulae G · ipolar RF creates larger heat lesions than cooled RF as used in pain management2, 3 B 10mm · ipolar RF produces a more complete SIJ lesion zone in less time, with fewer lesions, B using smaller cannulae2, 3 · ven faster with the G4: Create two bipolar lesions at once E · Radiofrequency ablation is a non-surgical, non-narcotic treatment option for those who are not candidates for invasive surgery · n extendable electrode with curved introducer A simplifies...
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G4 Four-Output Radiofrequency Generator COSMAN Radiofrequency Treatment of the Lumbar Medial Branch Procedure Technique Series by Charles A. Gauci, MD, FRCA, FIPP, FFPMRCA COSMAN Percutaneous Stereotactic Radiofrequency Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia Procedure Technique Series by John M.Tew, Jr., MD, FACS, and Andrew Grande, MD Wireless Remote Control (G4-M) Percutaneous radiofrequency denervation of lumbo-sacral facet and sacroiliac joints is a simple and effective way to treat spinal pain. Radiofrequency Treatment of the Trigeminal Nerve Enables Selective Destruction of Pain Fibers While...
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