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The firmness of the hydrogel can be adapted to the stone burden and instrument diameter by diluting K2.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1120px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<style>#sp-ea-6618 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 200ms;}#sp-ea-6618.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-6618.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-6618.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #ffffff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-6618.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: transparent;}#sp-ea-6618.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: right; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}#sp-ea-6618.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {margin-right: 0;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1724401577\"><div id=\"sp-ea-6618\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-66180\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse66180\" aria-controls=\"collapse66180\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">Before using mediNiK\u00ae with suction<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse66180\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6618\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-66180\"> <div class=\"ea-body\">[et_pb_section global_module=\"6697\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-66181\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse66181\" aria-controls=\"collapse66181\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">Application of mediNiK\u00ae with suction<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse66181\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6618\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-66181\"> <div class=\"ea-body\">[et_pb_section global_module=\"6701\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-66182\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse66182\" aria-controls=\"collapse66182\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">After application<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse66182\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6618\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-66182\"> <div class=\"ea-body\">[et_pb_section global_module=\"6702\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/et_pb_code][dsm_faq _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; 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Prepare the syringes (step 1)<\/strong><br \/>Dilute mediNiK\u00ae K2 with 0.9% NaCl. K2 can be mixed with 0.9% sodium chloride solution at volume ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 (K2:saline). Different K2 dilutions produce hydrogel clots of different firmness.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>one syringe containing mediNiK\u00ae K1<\/li>\n<li>one syringe containing diluted K2<\/li>\n<li>one syringe containing 2 mL of 0.9% NaCl (for step 4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/graphic_k2_dilution_en.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;graphic_k2_dilution_en&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;430px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9d73a&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|10px|20px|false|true&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:1 dilution of K2<\/strong><br \/>For example, 2.5 mL K2 + 2.5 mL 0.9% NaCl.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Produces a firmer hydrogel<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for a lower stone burden<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for a larger FANS diameter (\u2265 13 Fr) and a smaller ureteroscope diameter (\u2264 7.5 Fr)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(249,215,58,0.3)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|10px|20px|false|true&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:4 dilution of K2<\/strong><br \/>For example, 1 mL K2 + 4 mL 0.9% NaCl.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Produces a softer hydrogel<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for a higher stone burden<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for a smaller FANS diameter (\u2264 11 Fr) and a larger ureteroscope diameter (\u2265 9 Fr)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A 1:4 dilution is recommended for the first use of mediNiK\u00ae with FANS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>B. Check the kidney<\/strong><br \/>Ensure that the renal collecting system contains no contrast medium, blood or other substances are present in the kidney that could affect visibility and\/or hydrogel formation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>C. Overcome the plunger resistance<\/strong><br \/>Before removing the syringe cap, press the plunger rod to overcome the initial resistance to movement. This helps ensure smooth and uniform emptying of the syringe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>D. Position the stones<\/strong><br \/>For best results, the stone fragments should be collected at the lowest point of a renal calyx.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/graphic_k2_dilution_en.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;graphic_k2_dilution_en&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;430px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1120px&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Switch off irrigation and suction after lithotripsy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>2. 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Carefully apply 1\u20132 mL of 0.9% NaCl through the working channel<\/strong><br \/>This step flushes any remaining K1 out of the working channel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>4. 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Then slowly withdraw the ureterorenoscope.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/graphic_absaugung_de.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;400px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1120px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that all hydrogel clots have been removed. Any remaining hydrogel clots will generally dissolve as a result of diuresis. The hydrogel can also be actively dissolved by adding a chelating agent (e.g. EDTA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Repeating the procedure:<\/strong> If the procedure is repeated, all of the previously used yellow K2 must be completely flushed out of the kidney.<br \/><strong>Single use:<\/strong> mediNiK\u00ae is intended for single use and must not be resterilized.<br \/><strong>Disposal:<\/strong> Syringes containing blue K1 and yellow K2 can be disposed of according to the least restrictive internal hospital disposal standards. The hydrogel must be disposed of separately because it has come into contact with mucous membranes and\/or urine.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>mediNiK\u00ae+ SUCTION Embed stone fragments.Remove them with suction.Benefits of using mediNiK\u00ae with suctionThe mediNiK\u00ae hydrogel method enables stone fragments embedded in the hydrogel to be removed using a stone retrieval basket or, as a new option, by suction through a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS).Using mediNiK\u00ae in combination with suction can achieve: Higher stone-free rate\u00a01 Removal of stone fragments even from the lower renal calyx Removal of larger fragments by suction, including fragments larger than 0.5&nbsp;mm Shorter laser treatment time\u00a02 Gentle on the kidney 1 Based on a retrospective study involving 25 patients. Abstract for the ICE Congress, Rome, 2025. 2 By avoiding additional dusting before hydrogel-assisted fragment removal.SMASH studySuction-assisted mediNiK\u00ae Application for Stone Harvesting StudyStudy type and status Retrospective, single-center analysis from December 2024 to November 2025.Completed. Study objective Assessment of the stone-free rate after use of mediNiK\u00ae in combination with a flexible and navigable ureteral access sheath with suction (FANS). Study design Twenty-five patients with kidney stones underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) using a single-use endoscope, a thulium fiber laser, and mediNiK\u00ae in combination with FANS. Stone-free status was assessed by non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) at least 12 weeks after the intervention. Stone-free grade A [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"00012f68-7d00-4818-b649-20d75de3265b\" background_color=\"#309F52\" background_enable_image=\"off\" background_size=\"custom\" height_tablet=\"\" height_phone=\"\" height_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||30px||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||20px||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" background_last_edited=\"on|phone\" background_enable_image_tablet=\"off\" background_enable_image_phone=\"off\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" make_equal=\"on\" module_class=\"custom_row row-1440\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"fc0747b4-478d-48f4-8b1f-e468d1419db6\" width_tablet=\"\" width_phone=\"\" width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" min_height=\"544px\" min_height_tablet=\"756px\" min_height_phone=\"722px\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" height=\"30vw\" max_height=\"722px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" module_class=\"second-on-mobile header-row\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" z_index=\"10\" custom_css_main_element=\"margin: auto;\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_css_main_element_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_css_main_element_tablet=\"margin: auto auto 0;\" custom_css_main_element_phone=\"margin: auto auto 0;\"][et_pb_text content_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"_initial\" text_font=\"|600|||||||\" text_letter_spacing=\"0.5px\" background_layout=\"dark\" width=\"700px\" width_tablet=\"100%\" width_phone=\"100%\" width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"|-28px|||false|false\" text_line_height_tablet=\"\" text_line_height_phone=\"\" text_line_height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" header_font_size_tablet=\"56px\" header_font_size_phone=\"56px\" header_font_size_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" custom_css_main_element=\"hyphens: auto !important;\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>mediNiK<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>+ SUCTION<\/p>\r\n<h1>Steinfragmente binden.<br \/>Mit Absaugung entfernen.<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" module_class=\"first-on-mobile\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"margin: auto;\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_code _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" transform_scale=\"120%|120%\" transform_scale_tablet=\"100%|100%\" transform_scale_phone=\"100%|100%\" transform_scale_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" transform_translate_tablet=\"\" transform_translate_phone=\"\" transform_translate_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" transform_rotate_tablet=\"\" transform_rotate_phone=\"\" transform_rotate_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" transform_skew_tablet=\"\" transform_skew_phone=\"\" transform_skew_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" transform_origin_tablet=\"\" transform_origin_phone=\"\" transform_origin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" transform_styles_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" transform_styles_tablet=\"\" transform_styles_phone=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"preset3\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<video autoplay muted loop playsinline<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->       style=\"display: block; 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Abstract zum ICE Kongress Rom 2025.\r\n<small><sup style=\"font-size:0.6em;\">2<\/sup> durch geringeren Dusting Bedarf.<\/small><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" module_id=\"Zwei-Komponenten\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F4F4F4\" custom_padding=\"88px||88px||false|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"50px||||false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"50px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=\"on\" module_class=\"video-cards\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"_initial\" width=\"100%\" width_tablet=\"\" width_phone=\"90%\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"0px||40px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.23.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text ul_type=\"none\" ul_item_indent=\"20px\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"_initial\" text_font=\"|600|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#309F52\" text_line_height=\"2em\" ul_font_size=\"16px\" ul_line_height=\"1.5em\" header_font_size=\"80px\" header_2_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_3_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_4_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_4_letter_spacing=\"-0.5px\" header_6_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_6_font_size=\"12px\" header_6_letter_spacing=\"1px\" header_6_line_height=\"1.6em\" text_orientation=\"center\" width=\"100%\" width_phone=\"40%\" width_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" max_width=\"1000px\" max_width_tablet=\"1120px\" max_width_phone=\"1120px\" max_width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||20px||false|false\" text_line_height_tablet=\"1.5em\" text_line_height_phone=\"1.5em\" text_line_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" header_font_size_tablet=\"55px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_margin__hover_enabled=\"off|hover\" custom_margin__hover=\"||||false|false\"]<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">SMASH-Studie<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=\"none\" ul_item_indent=\"20px\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"_initial\" text_font=\"|600|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#309F52\" text_line_height=\"2em\" ul_font_size=\"16px\" ul_line_height=\"1.5em\" header_font_size=\"80px\" header_2_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_3_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_4_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_4_letter_spacing=\"-0.5px\" header_6_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_6_font_size=\"12px\" header_6_letter_spacing=\"1px\" header_6_line_height=\"1.6em\" text_orientation=\"center\" width=\"100%\" width_tablet=\"40%\" width_phone=\"40%\" width_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" max_width=\"1000px\" max_width_tablet=\"1120px\" max_width_phone=\"1120px\" max_width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" text_line_height_tablet=\"1.5em\" text_line_height_phone=\"1.5em\" text_line_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" header_font_size_tablet=\"55px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_margin__hover_enabled=\"off|desktop\" custom_margin__hover=\"||||false|false\"]<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Suction-assisted mediNiK\u00ae Application for Stone Harvesting Study<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" module_class=\"row-1440\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"e10b5ca8-fbb2-42ea-93b5-b28aabca935a\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover_enabled=\"off|desktop\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.23.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_5_font=\"|600||on|||||\" header_5_text_color=\"#309F52\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h5>Studientyp und Status<\/h5>\r\n<p>Retrospektive, monozentrische Analyse von Dezember 2024 bis November 2025.<br \/><strong>Abgeschlossen.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h5>Studienziel<\/h5>\r\n<p>Bewertung der Steinfreiheitsrate nach Anwendung von mediNiK\u00ae in Kombination mit einer flexiblen und navigierbaren ureteralen Absaugschleuse (FANS).<\/p>\r\n<h5>Studiendesign<\/h5>\r\n<p>Bei 25 Patienten mit Nierensteinen wurde eine retrograde intrarenale Chirurgie (RIRS) unter Verwendung eines Einweg-Endoskops, eines Thulium-Faserlasers sowie mediNiK\u00ae in Kombination mit FANS durchgef\u00fchrt. Die Steinfreiheit wird mittels nativer Computertomographie (NCCT) mindestens 12 Wochen nach der Intervention beurteilt. Steinfreiheitsgrad A ist definiert als keine im CT nachweisbaren Steine gem\u00e4\u00df Journal of Endourology (SAGE Publications. ENR Author Instructions. 2026.)\u201c<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.23.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_5_font=\"|600||on|||||\" header_5_text_color=\"#309F52\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h5>Ergebnis<\/h5>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/graphic_smash_study_1_de_v2.png\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/graphic_smash_study_2_de.png\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_id=\"Anwendung\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"80px||100px||false|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"30px||||false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"10px||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=\"on\" module_class=\"video-cards\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"_initial\" width=\"100%\" width_tablet=\"\" width_phone=\"90%\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.23.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text ul_type=\"none\" ul_item_indent=\"20px\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"_initial\" text_font=\"|600|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#309F52\" text_line_height=\"2em\" ul_font_size=\"16px\" ul_line_height=\"1.5em\" header_font_size=\"80px\" header_2_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_3_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_4_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_4_letter_spacing=\"-0.5px\" header_6_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_6_font_size=\"12px\" header_6_letter_spacing=\"1px\" header_6_line_height=\"1.6em\" text_orientation=\"center\" width=\"100%\" width_tablet=\"40%\" width_phone=\"40%\" width_last_edited=\"off|phone\" max_width=\"1000px\" max_width_tablet=\"1120px\" max_width_phone=\"1120px\" max_width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||30px||false|false\" text_line_height_tablet=\"1.5em\" text_line_height_phone=\"1.5em\" text_line_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" header_font_size_tablet=\"55px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_margin__hover_enabled=\"off|hover\" custom_margin__hover=\"||||false|false\"]<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>mediNiK\u00ae+ Suction in der Anwendung<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=\"https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mediNiK-Step-by-Step-720p-v2.mp4\" src_webm=\"https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mediNiK-Step-by-Step-720p.webm\" image_src=\"https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mediNiK_Step-by-Step-Video_Suction_EN_Overlay.jpg\" font_icon=\"\ue04e||divi||400\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"80px\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||40px||false|false\" custom_css_video_icon=\"background-color: #E6E6E6 !important;\" border_radii=\"on|8px|8px|8px|8px\" border_width_all=\"0.5px\" border_color_all=\"#253746\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font_size=\"20px\" text_line_height=\"1.4em\" text_orientation=\"center\" max_width=\"1120px\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||30px||false|false\" text_font_size_tablet=\"20px\" text_font_size_phone=\"20px\" text_font_size_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Erfahren Sie im Anwendungsvideo und in unserer Schritt-f\u00fcr-Schritt-Anleitung, wie mediNiK\u00ae mit Suction angewendet wird. Die Hydrogelfestigkeit l\u00e4sst sich dabei durch Verd\u00fcnnung von K2 an Steinlast und Instrumentendurchmesser anpassen.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" max_width=\"1120px\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][sp_easyaccordion id=\"6276\"][\/et_pb_code][dsm_faq _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/dsm_faq][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#309F52\" max_width=\"1120px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"19px|20px|22px|20px|false|false\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" border_color_all=\"#A6ADB3\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"69a0e13c-1630-45aa-b27d-7a6ca54e8478\" link_font=\"||||on|||#FFFFFF|\" link_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" header_6_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_6_font_size=\"20px\" header_6_line_height=\"0.5em\" background_layout=\"dark\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h6><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/circle_exclamation_mark_63x63@3x.svg\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-924 alignleft size-full\" \/>Hinweis<\/span><\/h6>\r\nAlle im Zusammenhang mit dem Produkt auftretenden, schwerwiegenden Vorkommnisse m\u00fcssen dem Hersteller und der zust\u00e4ndigen Beh\u00f6rde des Mitgliedsstaats, in dem der Anwender und\/oder Patient niedergelassen ist, gemeldet werden (<a href=\"mailto:vigilanz@purenum.com\">vigilanz@purenum.com<\/a>).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6610","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>mediNiK\u00ae + Suction - mediNiK\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medinik.de\/en\/medinik-with-suction\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"mediNiK\u00ae + Suction - mediNiK\u00ae\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"mediNiK\u00ae+ SUCTION Embed stone fragments.Remove them with suction.Benefits of using mediNiK\u00ae with suctionThe mediNiK\u00ae hydrogel method enables stone fragments embedded in the hydrogel to be removed using a stone retrieval basket or, as a new option, by suction through a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS).Using mediNiK\u00ae in combination with suction can achieve: Higher stone-free rate\u00a01 Removal of stone fragments even from the lower renal calyx Removal of larger fragments by suction, including fragments larger than 0.5&nbsp;mm Shorter laser treatment time\u00a02 Gentle on the kidney 1 Based on a retrospective study involving 25 patients. 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