Albyn Medical - Urodynamics Systems, Catheters, Consumables and Gastrointestinal Motility Systems

Albyn Medical is an innovative medical supply company active in the fields of urology, gynaecology and gastroenterology. Albyn Medical has its own research centres with employees in the UK and Spain.

Our product portfolio for urinary disorders includes: Phoenix Plus urodynamics system, SmartDyn wireless urodynamics system, urine flowmeter, a urodynamics table / chair, and a full range of urodynamics catheters, consumables and bulking agents.

For gastrointestinal motility our product range includes: Phoenix Plus GI motility system, Nymph ambulatory data logger for pH and GI studies, SmartpH data logger, OMOM capsule endoscopy system, and a full range of pH and manometry catheters and digestive endoscopy accessories.

Wireless urodynamics system

Albyn Medical’s new SmartDyn wireless urodynamics system was widely acclaimed by physicians during the product launch at the AUA Chicago 2009.

The SmartDyn wireless urodynamics system now features DICOM and HIS / EPR / PACS compatibility, and uses the same software as our established Phoenix Plus urodynamics system. Features include:

• Uroflowmetry
• Cystometry
• Video cystometry
• Urethral pressure profiles
• EMG (wireless)
• Ano-rectal manometry
• Biofeedback
• Research applications (user-defined protocols)
• Wireless communication with PC (laptop / desktop)

Ambulatory pH data logger

The SmartpH data logger, the fourth generation ambulatory pH data logger from Albyn Medical, has been designed to make use of the latest technology to provide the smartest, lightest and most user-friendly pH data logger available on the market today. Features include:

• Minimum 48hr recording time with single AAA battery
• Graphical LCD
• Single Smart-Nav switch for setup and event logging
• Increased storage capacity – Mini SD 512MB Flash memory
• Bluetooth PC connection – for data download
• Up to four pH channels
• LOS locator – view pressure channel on graphical LCD
• Smart calibration – fully automatic, including catheter stability test
• Setup and calibration anywhere (independent from PC)

Urodynamics consumables

Albyn Medical urodynamic catheters and consumables have been developed in conjunction with urodynamic clinics in Europe to deliver reliable, repeatable results, to provide ease-of-use for the clinician and to maximise comfort for the patient. The consumables can be used for urodynamics studies, urethral pressure profiles, urethrocystometry and filling and voiding cystometry.

Gastrointestinal motility system

Over a decade of experience and customer feedback has gone into the design of our new Phoenix Plus GI software to create the most innovative GI motility system available today.

A trolley-based all-in-one system for full oesophageal and ano-rectal motility studies, the Phoenix Plus GI system features an integral PC, monitor, printer, keyboard and mouse. It can be used for a variety of oesophageal applications, including: evaluation of unexplained dysphagia, evaluation of atypical chest pains, pre and post-surgical assessment of peristalsis and oesophageal body motility. Ano-rectal applications include faecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic floor dyssynergia, recto-anal inhibitory reflex (RAIR) assessment and pre-operative evaluation of ano-rectal function prior to surgical procedures.

Capsule endoscopy system

Our new OMOM capsule endoscopy system is the first-line tool for GI tract examination. The capsule transmits live images to the recorder. It is single-use, and contains a camera module, battery and wireless transceiver.

The image recorder is a jacket worn by the patient to receive and process the images to the workstation. The portable viewer features touch-screen operation, and allows real-time monitoring of the images being transmitted from the capsule. Commands can also be sent to the capsule. The OMOM capsule endoscopy system uses wireless communication, and is compact and easy to use.

Wireless urine flowmeter

The new flowmeter from Albyn Medical brings together high-specifications and easy-of-use. New features bring benefits to both operating staff and patient. Two models are available:

• Optical transmission link (model FO)
• Wireless transmission link (model HF)

Applications: mictiometry (urine flow) studies – male, female, both adult and paediatric. Our flowmeters are used for assessment of obstruction and other urinary flow symptoms; research capabilities are also possible.

Benefits:

• Wireless transmission link – radio frequency (model HF); range approximately 50m
• Possibility of two simultaneous studies using two flow sensors (model HF only)
• User friendly touch-screen graphical LCD
• Real-time study display on LCD
• Post study results and analysis on LCD
• Recorder memory – up to four studies may be stored and re-analysed
• Always on standby, auto-start
• Ready-to-go when patient is ready – no user intervention required
• Printed report – 80mm thermal paper, including study information, date / time and space for patient details
• Hygienic – easy to clean flow sensor, collection jug and funnel, and removable flow sensor plate
• Reliable – no moving parts
• Optional data transfer to PC (currently under development)