Sometimes less is more

Restore the glide; preserve the tissue.

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.

Designed exclusively for

treatment of chondromalacia
The DYONICS GLIDER probe debrides and smooths Low-mass electrode to
diseased cartilage along the contoured surfaces of the joint debride tissue and precisely
while limiting the depth of chondrocyte death to 150 microns control penetration depth
or less.

Pivoting head that maintains

tissue contact over articular
cartilage surface

Flexible nitinol wires to enhance

access and facilitate consistent
application of pressure

Sliding oversheath simplifies

insertion, withdrawal and navigation
in the joint.
 Mean depth of cell death [um]
Scientifically determined power setting
minimizes cell death
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.

20 30 40 50 60 80 110
Generator power setting [W]

DYONICS™ GLIDER™ Probe All-purpose RF devices DYONICS GLIDER Probe All-purpose RF devices

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).

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.

*Data on file at Smith & Nephew.

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Probe Probe Ablation Probe Control Probe Resector

The DYONICS GLIDER probe is part of the Ordering Information

Smith & Nephew ELECTROTHERMAL™
REF Description
Arthroscopy System, the most versatile RF 7210438 DYONICS GLIDER Articular Cartilage Probe
system available offering the widest range
of tissue modification devices on the market. The Smith & Nephew ELECTROTHERMAL Arthroscopy System is the most
The DYONICS GLIDER probe is part of Smith versatile RF system available, offering a wide range of probes for temperature
control, cutting, and ablation applications. User convenience and efficiency
& Nephew’s comprehensive portfolio of are enhanced with single-use probes that include fully-integrated cables and
resection devices and is compatible with the autoprobe recognition, which automatically selects the appropriate power
VULCAN™ Generator. Smith & Nephew is a settings for each probe.
global leader in the design and distribution System includes: VULCAN Generator, power cord, footswitch, and manual
of arthroscopic tissue resection products.
REF Description
7210868 VULCAN Generator System, U.S.
7210869 VULCAN Generator System, Europe
7210870 VULCAN Generator System, U.K.
7210898 VULCAN Generator System, Australia
7210897 VULCAN Generator System, India
7210871 VULCAN Generator System, South Africa
7210872 VULCAN Generator System, Italy
7210812 VULCAN Generator
7209692 VULCAN Footswitch
7209687 Split Electrode Pads

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