EBRE Bipolar Cable；Bipolar connection cable，TUR/TCR

Brand:​ ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH (Germany)

Reference / Part No.:​ 20196-119​

Common Mis-spell:​ EBRE (wrong) → correct is ERBE

Application:​ Transurethral resection (TURP / TURBT) and transurethral coagulation/resection (TCR) using bipolar resectoscopy under saline; carries HF current from ERBE generator to bipolar resectoscope electrode.

Key Specifications

• Length:​ 4.0 m

• Scope-side connector:​ Richard Wolf​ resectoscope bipolar plug (proprietary Wolf pinout)

• Generator-side connector:​ ERBE MF-Stecker / Multifunction plug​ (fits VIO 200D/300D/500D, ICC 200/300, ACC, etc.; note ERBE chart flags 20196-119 for VIO 300 D from sw version V1.6.2 on)

• Electrical rating:​ Max. 1 kVp​ (HF passive lead, no active electronics)

• Mode support:​ Bipolar cut / bipolar coag / Plasma-VAP (saline plasma mode requires separate ERBE bipolar plasma adapter, e.g. 20183-110)

• Weight:​ ≈ 100 g (net)

• Pack unit:​ 1 piece

Material & Build

• Medical-grade OR cable jacket, twist-resistant, shielded bipolar pair for low-loss RF transmission at 400–1000 kHz

• Reusable passive HF lead — no fuse, no signal conditioning

Reprocessing

• Autoclave (steam):​ up to 134 °C​ (ERBE chart also lists 138 °C for some regions; CN distribution sheets state 134 °C)

• Washer-disinfector:​ up to 95 °C

• Pre-use check:​ visual insulation check + continuity test every use; discard on cracked jacket or MF-pin oxidation (arc risk)

Compliance & Registration

• Standards:​ EN 60601-1 (type BF/CF per host), MDD 93/42/EEC Class IIb

• China Reg. No.:​ 国械注进20193011659 (imported high-frequency surgery system accessory, Class III in CN filing)

• Made in:​ Germany

Compatibility Note (avoid swap errors)

• 20196-119​ = Wolf resectoscope side → ERBE MF plug (this item)

• 20196-118 = Karl Storz side → ERBE MF plug

• 20196-115 = Olympus side → ERBE MF plug

  These three are not interchangeable​ at the scope end despite same 4 m / MF plug.