A delicate application

Medtronic Xomed Inc, a world leader in medical technology, uses Watson-Marlow pumps in XPS 2000 and 3000 Microdebrider Systems: slender cutting tools which are inserted through the nostrils in ear, nose and through surgery to remove polyps and other unwanted tissue from the sinuses in the front part of the head. The pumps are used to circulate saline solution through the tip of the instrument for cooling and washing during the procedure.

Medtronic Xomed chose Watson-Marlow pumps for their ability to load tubing sets easily and accurately, as the tube set is discarded after each procedure. The compact design of the 313D pumphead was an advantage, and its styling complemented the rest of the instrument. Medtronic Xomed uses a standard pumphead on the original XPS 2000 system, and we supply pumpheads in a custom color to match the design of the new model. Each year, 2.5 million patients benefit from Medtronic’s technology, used to treat conditions such as heart disease, neurological disorders, and vascular illnesses, as well as ear, nose and throat conditions.

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