MTW - Endoskopie W. Haag KG

MTW - Endoskopie W. Haag KG specializes in endoscopic retrieval and decompression devices. Their portfolio includes Nitinol-based stone retrieval baskets (such as Mini-Catch, Micro-Catch, and Power-Catch) for capturing kidney or bile duct stones, as well as guidewires (e.g., Snap-Tip, Smart-Wire, and Gold-Star with Snap-Tip) designed for biliary and urinary tract procedures. Additionally, they produce foam aspiration needles (Sab-Nadel) used for endoscopic decompression in cases of fluid buildup.

MTW - Endoskopie W. Haag KG is based in Germany. Their devices are listed in the EUDAMED database, which is the European Union’s central registry for medical device information, ensuring transparency and traceability under EU regulatory requirements.

The devices produced by MTW - Endoskopie W. Haag KG fall under different risk-based classifications in the EU Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR). Most of their products, such as stone retrieval baskets and guidewires, are classified as Class I, Class IIa, or Class IIb, depending on their intended use and associated risks. For example, retrieval tools for urinary or biliary stones may carry higher classification due to their direct interaction with critical anatomical areas.

Yes, their devices are designed for endoscopic procedures. The stone retrieval baskets (e.g., Mini-Catch, Power-Catch) are primarily used in lithotripsy and ureteroscopy to remove kidney or bile duct stones, while guidewires (e.g., Snap-Tip, Smart-Wire) assist in navigating catheters or scopes through the biliary or urinary tract. The Sab-Nadel is used for endoscopic decompression, such as draining fluid collections or cysts, ensuring proper drainage during procedures.