Smarter Irrigation. Safer Ureteroscopy.

Introducing the Mini Pillow: Smart Irrigation for Safer Outcomes

The Mini Pillow is a single-use, hand-operated irrigation device for ureterorenoscopy. Compact and easy to control, it is designed to help surgeons maintain optimal visibility without raising intrarenal pressure—a key factor in reducing patient risk.

This isn’t just another irrigation device—it’s a smarter way to irrigate.

Why Choose the Mini Pillow

• Low-Pressure Irrigation
  The soft, ergonomic design lets you deliver small boluses of 1–2 ml, minimizing sudden pressure spikes in the renal pelvis.

• Improves Safety
  Helps maintain low intrarenal pressure, significantly reducing the risk of complications during ureteroscopy

• Single-Handed Control
  The Mini Pillow can be held comfortably against the handle of the ureteroscope

Why Low Intrarenal Pressure Is Critical

Controlling pressure inside the kidney is more than a technical detail—it’s a vital safety measure. Elevated intrarenal pressure during ureteroscopy can lead to:

• Pyelovenous backflow, which increases the risk of urosepsis

• Forniceal rupture or mucosal trauma, especially in the delicate collecting system

• Aggravated bleeding, particularly when irrigation is forced to improve visibility

• Post-operative infections and longer recovery times

Maintaining low pressure means better outcomes for your patients—and more control for medical specialists.

Smart Use Guidelines for Hand-Held Irrigation

1. Hang the irrigation bag at 80cm above the patient to avoid overpressure from gravity.

2. Flush the device upright to eliminate air bubbles before use.

3. Use only small boluses (1–2 ml) — the renal pelvis fills quickly.

4. Pause between boluses to allow pressures to return to baseline (~3 seconds).

5. Avoid forced irrigation to improve visibility—this often aggravates bleeding.

Smarter Irrigation Starts Here

The Mini Pillow is designed with clinical insight to support safe, controlled irrigation during every ureterorenoscopy.