Cold Ablation in ENT Surgery: How the MYRAC Probe Range Is Built for Different Procedures

Radiofrequency (coblation-style) ablation has become a standard alternative to traditional electrocautery for several routine ENT procedures, largely because it operates at lower temperatures — reducing thermal spread into surrounding tissue while still achieving simultaneous cutting and coagulation. The MYRAC probe range applies this to five distinct procedure types, each with tip geometry built around the specific anatomy involved.

Tonsillectomy: Tri-Wire Electrode

The MYRAC Tonsillectomy Probe (MYC-70T) uses a tri-wire electrode designed for focused ablation with simultaneous cutting and coagulation. The goal is straightforward: minimize intraoperative bleeding while supporting a faster post-operative recovery than techniques with higher thermal spread.

Adenoidectomy: Flat Tip with Integrated Suction

The MYRAC Adenoidectomy Probe (MYC-70AT) swaps the tri-wire geometry for a flat tip, optimized for rapid tissue removal with integrated suction and a malleable shaft. The broad suction surface is specifically aimed at maintaining clear visibility and reducing bleeding during removal, and the flat-tip design minimizes tissue charring compared to narrower electrode geometries.

Laryngeal and Tracheal Access: Long-Tip Designs

Two probes are built for deeper, narrower access:

• MYRAC Laryngeal Probe (MYC-60L) — a long tip with a flexible, malleable shaft for tracheal stenosis and laryngeal lesions, prioritizing visibility in narrow spaces and precise, angled navigation.
• MYRAC Mini-Laryngeal Probe (MYC-60ML) — a slimmer, longer variant of the same concept, purpose-built for pediatric and narrow airways. The thinner profile is aimed at minimizing trauma, post-operative edema and hoarseness where airway diameter is already limited.

Both rely on a smooth tip and malleable shaft to enable delicate ablation with reduced thermal injury risk in anatomy where precision matters more than speed.

Nasal Turbinate Reduction: Triple Ablation Ports

The MYRAC Nasal Turbinate Probe (MYC-45T) takes a different approach entirely — a sharp tip for submucosal entry, combined with three ablation ports for controlled, uniform energy distribution during turbinate tissue reshaping. The submucosal, minimally invasive approach is designed to reduce nasal airway obstruction while limiting surface trauma compared to more invasive turbinate reduction techniques.

The Common Thread

Across all five probes, the design pattern is consistent: match electrode geometry and shaft flexibility to the anatomy, and use suction or thermal control to manage bleeding and tissue effect rather than raw cutting power. If you’re evaluating which probe fits a specific procedure or want technical specifications beyond what’s in our catalogue, reach out and we can put you in touch with the right product information.

This is a general overview based on manufacturer product literature, not clinical guidance. Device selection should always be made by the treating clinician based on the specific case.