@article{TAU17634,
author = {Seth K. Bechis and Joel E. Abbott and Roger L. Sur},
title = {In vitro head-to-head comparison of the durability, versatility and efficacy of the NGage and novel Dakota stone retrieval baskets},
journal = {Translational Andrology and Urology},
volume = {6},
number = {6},
year = {2017},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: To compare head to head two end-engaging nitinol stone retrieval devices available to urologists, in terms of durability, versatility and efficacy.
Methods: For durability testing, 30 NGage and Dakota baskets were cycled 20 times between grasping and releasing synthetic stone models and evaluated for damage or device failure. For versatility and efficacy testing, baskets were assessed in their ability to capture and release stone models from 1 to 11 mm. Each stone was raised above the capture site and the basket was opened to passively release the stone. If the stone did not release, the basket handle was shaken and the OpenSure feature employed if needed. Manual release was used as a last resort.
Results: Durability—the Cook NGage demonstrated a statistically significant increased rate of visible device breakdown (P=0.0046) in 8 of 30 (26.7%) devices vs. 0 of 30 Dakota devices, with mean damage at 13.5 cycles. Versatility and efficacy—both 8 mm baskets successfully captured stones from 1–8 mm. The Dakota more effectively released 7–8 mm stones (P},
issn = {2223-4691}, url = {https://tau.amegroups.org/article/view/17634}
}