MinervaGrasp Single-Use Stent Graspers for Cystoscopy
MinervaGrasp single-use stent graspers are sterile, disposable forceps for cystoscopy that help you remove urinary stents and small foreign bodies smoothly and safely. They are built for busy urology teams who want to cut infection risk, avoid reprocessing delays, and keep procedures running on schedule.
Why your team might choose single-use stent graspers
Single-use stent graspers remove the need to share the same forceps between patients, which helps lower cross-contamination and infection risk. This matters most in high-volume clinics and hospitals, where even small improvements in infection prevention and turnover time can make a real difference.
How they help in day-to-day practice
- Safer for patients: Sterile, single-use devices mean your team starts each case with a brand-new, unused grasper, reducing residual bioburden from prior procedures.
- Easier on your workflow: Ready to use out of the package, with no cleaning or sterilization turnaround, so rooms can turn over faster.
- Reliable every time: Because each device is new, you avoid performance issues that can show up after repeated sterilization of reusable forceps.
- Fewer hidden costs: You eliminate reprocessing labor, sterilization supplies, and many repair costs that come with reusable instruments.
- Familiar, controlled handling: The Oly-style thumb-action handle gives you precise control for capturing and removing stents.
- Supports infection-prevention goals: Using single-use graspers can reinforce your hospital’s HAI reduction and quality-improvement initiatives.
How do clinicians use these graspers?
MinervaGrasp single-use stent graspers are intended for cystoscopic procedures where you need a secure grasp and controlled retrieval. In practice, clinicians commonly use them to:
- Remove ureteral or bladder stents during flexible or rigid cystoscopy.
- Retrieve small foreign bodies from the bladder or lower urinary tract when appropriate.
- Assist during diagnostic or therapeutic cystoscopy when gentle, precise grasping is required, based on the urologist’s judgment.
Key technical details
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Device type | Single-use flexible cystoscopy stent graspers. |
| Intended use | Grasping and removal of urinary stents and small foreign bodies during cystoscopy. |
| Jaw type | Rat tooth jaws for secure stent capture. |
| Handle | Oly-style thumb-action handle for familiar, precise control. |
| Outer diameter | 1.8 mm (for small-channel cystoscopes). |
| Working length | 60 cm (typical cystoscopy working length). |
| Minimum channel size | 2.0 mm |
| Compatibility | Designed for use with major reusable and disposable cystoscopes; always confirm with your specific scope model. |
| Sterility | Sterile, single-use, ready to use out of the package. |
| Reprocessing | Do not clean, re-sterilize, or reuse. |
| Packaging | Individually packaged; box of 10. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; do not use past the labeled expiration date. |
Ordering and how to get started
It should be easy for your team to trial and order these devices.
- Product family: MinervaGrasp Single-Use Flexible Cystoscopy Stent Graspers, 1.8 mm × 60 cm - (Catalog No. MV-GF0618C)
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Ways to order:
- Order directly through the Minerva Health website for disposable flexible cystoscopy forceps and graspers.
- Contact the Minerva sales team or your local distributor for quotes and volume pricing.
When you reach out, include your facility type, estimated monthly stent-removal volume, and preferred cystoscope platforms so we can suggest the best configuration.
Safety and infection-prevention notes
- Single-use only: Do not reprocess, re-sterilize, or reuse the device.
- Check packaging: If the sterile barrier is damaged or opened, do not use the product.
- Follow IFU and scope guidance: Use only with compatible cystoscopes and accessories, in line with the IFU and local procedure guidelines.
- Dispose of safely: After the procedure, discard the device following your facility’s biohazard and sharps-disposal policies.
Ready to try MinervaGrasp?
If you’re considering a shift from reusable to single-use for stent removal, a short evaluation can show how these graspers fit into your workflow.
- Click Request a Sample or Request a Quote on this page.
Many teams start with a limited trial during regular cystoscopy sessions, then compare infection metrics, reprocessing workload, and room turnover before and after.
Are these single-use stent graspers compatible with my cystoscope?
They are designed for broad compatibility with common flexible and rigid cystoscopes that meet the specified channel size, such as 2.0 mm working channels.
How do single-use graspers help reduce infection risk?
Because each grasper is sterile and used for only one patient, you avoid the residual contamination and complex reprocessing steps that come with reusable devices, supporting your HAI reduction efforts.
Will single-use devices increase my overall costs?
Per unit, single-use graspers can cost more than a reusable instrument, but they remove sterilization, reprocessing labor, many repair costs, and the impact of lost or damaged reusable sets, which can bring the total cost per case closer—or even lower—over time.
Can we trial MinervaGrasp before standardizing?
Yes. Minerva Health can provide evaluation samples so your clinicians can assess handling, compatibility with your scopes, and workflow impact before you make a broader switch.
Building trust with your clinical team
MinervaGrasp sits within Minerva Health’s broader line of flexible cystoscopy forceps and graspers, so your team can standardize on a familiar feel across reusable and single-use tools.
