Olympus GASTROSCOPE OLYMPUS GIF N260

OLYMPUS GIF-N260 – Gastroscope

The OLYMPUS GIF-N260 is an ultra-slim video gastroscope from the EVIS LUCERA series, designed for endoscopic examination of the upper digestive tract. Its reduced diameter allows oral or nasal insertion while maintaining image quality suitable for routine diagnostic examinations.

Ultra-Slim Design

The GIF-N260 was developed to reduce patient discomfort associated with digestive endoscopy. Its insertion tube has an outer diameter of only 5.2 mm, while the distal end measures 4.9 mm. This design makes the device suitable for transnasal examinations.

• Distal tip outer diameter: 4.9 mm.
• Insertion tube outer diameter: 5.2 mm.
• Design suitable for oral or nasal insertion.
• Compact configuration intended to reduce patient discomfort.

Imaging Performance

The GIF-N260 incorporates a high-resolution miniature CCD, designed to maintain high image quality despite its reduced diameter. Its optical system provides a 120° forward field of view and a 3–100 mm depth of field.

• Field of view: 120°.
• Viewing direction: Forward.
• Depth of field: 3–100 mm.
• Minimum visible distance: 3 mm from the distal tip.
• Imaging system designed to facilitate detailed observation of the upper digestive tract.

Maneuverability and Angulation

The GIF-N260's angulation system provides control of the distal tip in the documented upward and downward directions. This facilitates advancement and positioning of the gastroscope during examination.

• Upward angulation: 210°.
• Downward angulation: 120°.
• Angulation control designed for upper gastrointestinal examination.

Instrument Channel

Despite its ultra-slim design, the GIF-N260 features a 2.0 mm instrument channel. This channel allows the use of compatible endoscopic accessories, including instruments for fluid aspiration and biopsy procedures.

• Inner channel diameter: 2.0 mm.
• Compatible with endoscopic accessories suitable for the channel diameter.
• Allows aspiration and biopsy sampling.

Length and Dimensions

• Working length: 1100 mm.
• Total length: 1420 mm.
• Insertion tube diameter: 5.2 mm.
• Distal tip diameter: 4.9 mm.

Clinical Applications

The OLYMPUS GIF-N260 is designed for endoscopic examination of the upper digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Its ultra-slim design allows transoral or transnasal approaches depending on the examination requirements.

• Esophageal examination.
• Stomach examination.
• Duodenal examination.
• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy via the oral route.
• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy via the nasal route.
• Biopsy procedures using compatible accessories.
• Fluid aspiration through the instrument channel.

EVIS LUCERA Technology

The GIF-N260 belongs to the EVIS LUCERA platform. Olympus documentation also indicates the availability of NBI observation with this model when used with the appropriate system configuration.