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BioSpectrum Urofino 7.5 Fr Standard (UV-US110-H) vs Karl Storz FLEX-XC1

Both are single-use ureteroscopes. Every figure below is transcribed from the manufacturers' own documents.

What separates them

BioSpectrum Urofino 7.5 Fr Standard (UV-US110-H) has the slimmer shaft — 7.5 Fr against 9 Fr for the Karl Storz FLEX-XC1.
BioSpectrum Urofino 7.5 Fr Standard (UV-US110-H) has the larger working channel — 3.6 Fr against 3.5 Fr for the Karl Storz FLEX-XC1.
BioSpectrum Urofino 7.5 Fr Standard (UV-US110-H) has the wider deflection — 275° against 270° for the Karl Storz FLEX-XC1.
BioSpectrum Urofino 7.5 Fr Standard (UV-US110-H) has the wider field of view — 110° against 105° for the Karl Storz FLEX-XC1.

Insertion / shaft diameter: 7.5 Fr
Working channel: 3.6 Fr
Deflection: 275° up / 275° down
Image resolution: 160,000 pixels (160K)
Field of view: 110° (depth of view 5–50 mm)
Working length: Not stated
Runs on: Dedicated Urofino image processor, compatible with all Seegen scopes. Portable screen runs standalone or into an existing stack
Regulatory status: Not stated in the cited document
Laser / energy compatibility: Not stated in the cited document
Sterility and packaging: Supplied sterile, single patient use. Shelf life not stated
NHS Supply Chain: Not confirmed — no framework listing on file

Insertion / shaft diameter: 9 Fr sheath, tapered 9 Fr distal tip
Working channel: 3.5 Fr
Deflection: 270° up / 270° down
Image resolution: Not stated
Field of view: 105° angle of view, 0° direction of view
Working length: 700 mm (70 cm)
Runs on: IMAGE1 S camera platform — E-BOX IMAGE1 S, TC028, TC200US, TC201US, TC301US, TM343
Regulatory status: Not stated in the cited document
Laser / energy compatibility: Not stated in the cited document
Sterility and packaging: Supplied sterile, single use, packs of 6 (091279-06 contrapositive, 091271-06 reverse)
NHS Supply Chain: Not confirmed — no framework listing on file