Hyfrecator (electrodesiccator)
A low-power monopolar electrosurgery device generating high-frequency current delivered through a fine needle-tip or ball electrode.
How it is used
Used for electrodesiccation and electrocoagulation of superficial skin lesions (angiomas, warts, keratoses) and for spot hemostasis during biopsies.
Clinical tip
Unlike a surgical electrosurgical unit, it operates at very low power settings, making it suitable for minor office-based procedures under local anesthesia.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.