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DYONICS™ GLIDER™

Articular Cartilage Probe

Restore the glide; preserve the tissue

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The DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ Articular Cartilage Probe is an early intervention tool for treatment of articular cartilage disease. Through controlled application of RF energy on grade II and III chondromalacia, the DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ probe is designed to maximize preservation of healthy cartilage tissue while restoring its smooth, gliding surface.

Scientifically determined power setting minimizes cell death

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Research indicates that when in contact with cartilage, a power setting of 60 watts reduces electrical current flow and heat to the cartilage tissue.† In addition, the autorecognition of the probe and software controls of the generator prevent overtreatment of tissue

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Cell viability images. Red is dead, green is live. Measurement bar = 100 um

Surface topography images taken with scanning electron microscope at 120X magnification (bar = 250 um).

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SAPHYRE^◊ Bipolar Ablation Probe

DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ Articular Cartilage Probe

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Creates a smooth cartilage surface

In vitro studies have demonstrated the DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ probe creates a smooth cartilage surface with a superficial layer of cell death. The images above compare the depth of cell death and the smoothing effect achieved with the DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ probe versus all-purpose arthroscopic radiofrequency (RF) devices.

Impedance control maximizes cartilage preservation

The Smith & Nephew VULCAN^◊ Generator's unique impedance control software constantly monitors the DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ probe's impedance and delivers the amount of energy needed to smooth cartilage only when the probe is in contact with tissue.

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DYONICS GLIDER

The DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ probe is part of the Smith & Nephew ELETROTHERMAL^◊ Arthroscopy System, the most versatile RF system available and offering the widest range of tissue modification devices on the market. The DYONICS^◊ GLIDER^◊ probe is part of Smith & Nephew's comprehensive portfolio of resection devices and is compatible with the VULCAN^◊ Generator. Smith & Nephew is a global leader in the design and distribution of arthroscopic tissue resection products.

†Data on file at Smith & Nephew