Stapedectomy and CO2 Laser

• CO2 laser is a highly desirable tool for stapes surgery due to its precision and minimal thermal spread
• A previous major limitation of the CO2 laser had been the “line-of-sight” requirement

Expand the Safety of CO2 Laser Technology with the Intuitive Design of the OtoBeam™ Flexible Fiber

• Precisely guides CO2 laser energy through a hollow-core wave guide fiber with dielectric mirror lining
• Allows easy access to target area and outstanding maneuverability
• Precisely resects the stapes tendon and crus
• Places CO2 laser energy directly at the surgeon’s fingertips

OtoBeam™ — An Effective, Adaptable Tool

• Provides cutting and coagulation with minimal thermal spread
• Allows precise control over the formation of the footplate rosette
• Perilymph fluid acts as a built-in safety barrier to protect the vestibule and surrounding structures

Safety Advantages

• CO2 laser energy is rapidly absorbed by perilymph,whereas KTP and Argon lasers penetrate the perilymph
• Excellent absorption of CO2 energy by perilymph lowers risk of damaging collateral structures of the inner ear
• Minimal thermal spread
• Protects the structures of the middle and inner ear