Karl Storz Hamou Endomat – Precision Fluid Management System for Hysteroscopy

**Camjoy** is proud to supply the expertly refurbished **Karl Storz Hamou Endomat**, a crucial piece of equipment for advanced gynecological endoscopy. The **Hamou Endomat** is designed to provide safe, precise, and electronically monitored **fluid distension** for diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. By accurately regulating the intrauterine pressure and flow rate of the distension medium, this pump ensures stable visualization, rapid clearance of debris, and, most critically, mitigates the risk of fluid deficit or overload—a paramount safety concern in hysteroscopic procedures.

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Technical Mastery: Pressure Control and Monitoring

The **Karl Storz Hamou Endomat** utilizes sophisticated technology to manage the delicate balance of fluid within the uterine cavity, where pressure variations can quickly compromise both safety and visualization.

1. Electronically Controlled Distension

The heart of the Hamou Endomat is its closed-loop electronic control system, specifically calibrated for intrauterine pressure:

• **Precise Pressure Maintenance:** The pump automatically adjusts the flow rate to compensate for fluid leakage (e.g., around the cervix) or suction, ensuring the target pressure (typically set between 40 mmHg and 100 mmHg) remains stable.
• **Enhanced Visualization:** Consistent pressure prevents the uterine walls from collapsing and washes away blood and debris, leading to a consistently clear view for diagnostic accuracy.
• **Variable Flow Rates:** Allows the surgical team to adjust the flow rate to manage bleeding or rapidly clear turbid fluid, critical during operative cases like polypectomy or myomectomy.

2. Essential Safety Features

Fluid management safety is non-negotiable in hysteroscopy due to the risk of medium absorption (especially with non-electrolyte solutions). The Endomat includes vital safety features:

• **Integrated Fluid Monitoring:** Though typically requiring separate collection components, the system is designed to provide data crucial for calculating the fluid deficit (intake minus output), alerting the surgeon to potential systemic absorption.
• **Over-Pressure Alarm:** Automatically halts or reduces flow if the set pressure limit is exceeded, protecting the patient from undue intrauterine distension pressure.
• **User-Friendly Interface:** Clear digital displays show the current pressure, allowing the surgical team to monitor the parameters constantly.

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Clinical Applications and Seamless Integration

While primarily known for its role in hysteroscopy, the **Endomat** fluid management system can also be utilized in other endoscopic fields requiring controlled, pressurized irrigation (depending on the specific model and tubing set).

1. Hysteroscopy (The Primary Role)

The Hamou Endomat is compatible with all Karl Storz hysteroscopes, from standard to the narrow-diameter Hamou micro-hysteroscopes, supporting a wide range of procedures:

• **Diagnostic Procedures:** Provides gentle distension for office-based hysteroscopy, enhancing patient tolerance.
• **Operative Procedures:** Essential for maintaining high flow rates needed to clear tissue fragments and blood during resection and ablation.
• **Minimally Invasive Gynecology (MIG):** Supports efficient and safe fluid use, a hallmark of modern MIG centers.

2. Storz System Interoperability

The Endomat is designed to function as an integral part of a Storz endoscopy tower, connecting easily with the camera system, light source, and documentation units to create a cohesive surgical environment.

The precision nature of the **Hamou Endomat** means that refurbishment requires extremely careful calibration of the peristaltic pump rollers and pressure transducers. These internal components are subject to wear and tear from constant use and must be restored to factory specifications to guarantee accurate flow rates and reliable pressure readings. **Camjoy’s** specialization ensures that these critical pump heads and sensors are either replaced or precisely recalibrated. An inaccurate pump can lead to complications such as poor visualization (if pressure is too low) or, critically, fluid overload (if flow rates are mismanaged). Therefore, a refurbished Hamou Endomat from **Camjoy** comes with a certification that validates the electronic pressure monitoring against external standards, offering absolute confidence to the operating team regarding patient safety parameters.

Choosing a refurbished Hamou Endomat allows hospitals and outpatient facilities to obtain this high-end safety technology at a substantial reduction in capital cost. Given that fluid management is a procedure-critical function in hysteroscopy, investing in a certified, reliable pump is essential for clinical excellence and risk management, solidifying the Endomat’s position as a non-negotiable tool in any gynecological endoscopy suite.

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Technical Specifications (Core Data for Procurement)

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The Camjoy Refurbishment: Calibrated for Hysteroscopic Safety

Refurbishing fluid management pumps demands specialized attention to accuracy and safety mechanics. Our process for the **Hamou Endomat** guarantees clinical readiness:

• **Pressure Transducer Calibration:** All internal pressure sensors are tested against known standards and recalibrated to ensure the displayed pressure is highly accurate, minimizing fluid overload risk.
• **Peristaltic Head Integrity:** The pump’s motor, gearing, and peristaltic rotor are inspected and restored to guarantee consistent, precise flow rates.
• **Sealing and Housing Inspection:** The external housing and control panel are checked for fluid ingress damage and restored to ensure the unit can withstand the OR environment.
• **Functional System Test:** The Endomat is tested with sterile tubing sets to verify seamless control, smooth operation, and immediate alarm activation upon pressure deviation.

Trust **Camjoy** to deliver a refurbished Hamou Endomat that performs with the precision and reliability essential for maintaining safety and clarity in gynecological surgery.