Generator Information
Case reference FOI2026/04463
Received 7 August 2026
Published 20 October 2026
Request
1. What is the total number of Electrosurgical Units (ESUs) that offer all modalities (monopolar, bipolar, advanced energy & ultrasonic) in the hospital?
2. What electrosurgical units (ESUs) does the hospital have that offer all modalities (monopolar, bipolar & advanced energy)?
3. Are the ESUs loaned or owned? If loaned, is it linked to consumable purchase/contract? If owned, when will there be upgrades?
4. Does the hospital do ERBE in Endoscopy?
5. What accessories came with the generators?
6. Does the hospital have dedicated smoke evacuation units? If so, how many units and what brand?
7. Can the smoke evacuation unit work on all ESUs or only specific ones?
Response
The modalities of the diathermies in the trust are not recorded on the asset inventory, to allow an answer to be provided we have answered in relation to all items listed under the category of Surgical Diathermy in the asset inventory.
1. What is the total number of Electrosurgical Units (ESUs) that offer all modalities (monopolar, bipolar, advanced energy & ultrasonic) in the hospital?
141
2. What electrosurgical units (ESUs) does the hospital have that offer all modalities (monopolar, bipolar & advanced energy)?
Not known but all models listed below:
|
Model |
|
UH400E Autocon III |
|
FT10GEN - Diathermy |
|
MAXIUM - Diathermy |
|
Autolith Touch EHL Generator |
|
Signia Power Handle |
|
10160-000 - VIO 3 Electrosurgical Unit |
|
ESG-100 |
|
ME102 |
|
Hyfrecator 2000 - Diathermy |
|
FORCE TRIAD |
|
FORCE FX-8 |
|
HYFRACATOR SURTON 120 |
|
VIO 300D |
|
MINICUTTER |
|
VIO 200D |
|
FORCE FX - Diathermy |
|
K151010 |
|
TDB60 BIPOLAR |
|
BH-7-900 |
|
SCB/ERBE 20091332 |
|
7-2000 |
|
HYFRECATOR 796 |
3. Are the ESUs loaned or owned? If loaned, is it linked to consumable purchase/contract? If owned, when will there be upgrades?
Owned
4. Does the hospital do ERBE in Endoscopy?
Yes
5. What accessories came with the generators?
Information not held on inventory
6. Does the hospital have dedicated smoke evacuation units? If so, how many units and what brand?
Yes, 38 on database, brands listed below:
|
Brand |
|
STRYKER LTD |
|
KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY LTD |
|
ACUDERM INC |
|
COVIDIEN |
|
ERBE MEDICAL UK LTD |
|
JUDD MEDICAL |
|
MAQUET UK |
|
TYCO HEALTHCARE |
|
ESCHMANN EQUIPMENT |
|
ELLMAN INTERNATIONAL LTD |
7. Can the smoke evacuation unit work on all ESUs or only specific ones?
Information not held on inventory
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