Initial Experience and Clinical Assessment of the Karl Storz FLEX-XC1 Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope.
Jamal AlamiriRobert QiKevin F HannaLindsay A WhiteGarrett N UngererJayson P KembleCarly A ThompsonAaron M PotretzkeKevin KooPublished in: Urology practice (2024)
The FLEX-XC1 showed comparable image quality and maneuverability to reusable digital devices. We observed incomplete deflection in up to 31% of cases and mechanical failure in 2 cases. The FLEX-XC1 may be advantageous in prolonged cases where maintaining visual clarity is paramount.