Dornier MedTech Releases Ureteral Access Sheath and Ureteroscope in U.S.

Dornier MedTech America (DMTA) has launched in the United States its Dornier Hoover Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS) and Dornier Axis II Slim single-use ureteroscope with a 5.6Fr. distal tip. Both products have been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

When paired with Dornier’s Thulio pulsed Thulium: YAG laser with RealPulse technology, the Dornier Hoover and Dornier Axis II Slim are designed to be the ultimate trio to provide a fully integrated set-up for dusting, fragment retrieval,  irrigation, and suction control in flexible ureteroscopy (fURS), allowing urologists to see, break, and remove kidney stones in one seamless procedure.  

The Dornier Hoover FANS Ureteral Access Sheath provides a stable working environment that enables continuous irrigation, suction, and instrument exchange through this sheath, the Axis II Slim ureteroscope is advanced to the kidney, where it delivers clear stone visualization, facilitating precise laser lithotripsy.  

“Dornier MedTech America has a deep understanding of urological workflows and urologists’ needs. The Dornier Hoover delivers best-in-class suction performance and Dornier Axis II Slim offers best-in-class deflection—giving urologists a proven competitive edge in the operating theater,” Dornier MedTech America CEO Brock Faulkner stated. “With the 5.6 Fr. tip, the Dornier Axis II Slim sets a new benchmark for ureteroscope access, and together with Dornier Thulio, these devices form the ultimate three-in-one integrated urology solution for advanced stone procedures.” 

During laser stone disintegration (fragmenting or dusting) the Hoover immediately removes dust and fragments, maintaining clear visibility, and ensuring efficient evacuation of stone material. Together, the three devices streamline the procedure by combining effective stone treatment with rapid, controlled clearance. 

Two pivotal mechanical factors determine the optimal use of Dornier Hoover FANS Ureteral Access Sheaths in flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) procedures—suction performance and deflection ability. 

Recent peer-reviewed in-vitro studies published in the World Journal of Urology found the Dornier Hoover (manufacturer: Innovex Medical Co. Ltd.) outperformed other tested devices of the same size in suction performance and delivered superior deflection for improved navigation. These two parameters are critical for achieving high intraoperative efficiency in stone fragment clearance and for ensuring reliable access to challenging regions of the pelvicalyceal system, particularly the kidney’s lower pole calyces. 

Key competitive advantages of the Dornier Hoover and Dornier Axis II Slim include: 

• Best-in-class suction performance of the sheath for faster fragment removal compared to competing devices of the same size.  
• Best-in-class deflection for navigating difficult calyces, even with laser fiber or basket in place. 
• A 5.6 Fr. tip scope that provides the ideal combination of tight ureteral access and maneuverability for reliable lower pole access. 

Dornier MedTech is a global innovator in minimally invasive urology, with a legacy rooted in aerospace engineering and precision German manufacturing. A wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced MedTech Holdings (AMTH) and headquartered in Germany, Dornier pioneered extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and leads the urological field as a global innovator in laser technology, supported by digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI). Its flagship technologies include the Thulio laser, and UroGPT, the world’s first AI tool dedicated to kidney stone management for patients.