The BoNee® needle is used as a minimally invasive method for treating overactive bladder. It features several key characteristics that contribute to its success:
The needle has a range of features that are key to its success:
- Flexible Needle Body: Designed for use with both rigid and flexible cystoscopes.
- 4 mm Needle Length: Ensures safe control of insertion depth into the bladder wall
- 22 G Needle Size: Minimizes bleeding and tissue damage, reducing pain during the procedure.
- Pointer Stop: Reduces the risk of bladder perforation.
- Protective Cap: Prevents damage to the cystoscope’s working channel during needle insertion.
- Compatibility with Small Cystoscopes: Can be used with cystoscopes as small as 5 Fr, decreasing patient discomfort during the procedure.
- Tuohy Borst Adapter: Allows the needle to be locked in the cystoscope’s working channel, facilitating easier maneuvering of the device..