Richard Wolf HF-GENERATOR 2260 for Urology and Surgery

What the HF-GENERATOR 2260 is

HF-GENERATOR 2260 serves three disciplines with one device: urology, general and visceral surgery, and gynecology. It is built to work with instruments that Richard Wolf already supplies, rather than as a stand-alone general-purpose generator, which is helpful where a unit wants a matched resectoscope-and-generator system.

Rated outputs are a cutting power of up to 400 W and a coagulation power of up to 350 W. The unit measures 300 × 159 × 419 mm and weighs 10.2 kg, so it fits endoscopy towers and carts without difficulty.

Procedure presets

The manufacturer lists presets for monopolar and bipolar TUR-P and TUR-B, bipolar enucleation, laparoscopy and hysteroscopic resection. Each preset is tuned to the instrument: voltage and power are optimised for that tool so that the surgeon starts from a sound baseline rather than building settings from scratch.

Navigation on the touch display is designed to keep the voltage within the limit permitted for the connected instrument. This is a practical safety feature, because each endoscopic electrode has a rated maximum voltage and exceeding it risks insulation damage.

• Monopolar and bipolar TUR-P and TUR-B
• Bipolar enucleation
• Laparoscopy
• Hysteroscopic resection

Instrument recognition and footswitch

RFID detection recognises compatible instruments for quick set-up, which reduces preparation time between cases and the chance of an inappropriate setting. A toggle footswitch lets the surgeon combine two profiles, for example cutting and coagulation, with one pedal.

Bipolar electrode ignition allows cutting to start without tissue contact. For bipolar resection in saline this can make the start of the cut smoother, though technique and electrode choice remain the main drivers of result.

Pairing with Wolf resectoscopes and the OR system

In urology the generator is normally paired with the Richard Wolf SHARK resectoscope, a modular design with snap-on couplings and continuous-irrigation double sheaths in 22/24 and 24/26 Fr, with a 360° rotatable inner sheath. Always confirm with the supplier which electrodes and sheaths are validated for the preset you plan to use.

The 2260 connects via LAN to core nova, Richard Wolf's integration platform, which helps hospitals that want device data and control collected in one system. If you are considering a broader range, our Richard Wolf brand page lists the related endoscopy lines.

Who benefits most from this generator

The 2260 suits a urology department that performs regular transurethral resections, a gynecology unit with hysteroscopic work, and a surgical service that wants one compact unit for occasional laparoscopic coagulation. Because presets are tied to Wolf instruments, it is most convincing where the instrument fleet is already Wolf. If your department mixes brands, ask which non-Wolf electrodes and cables have been validated, since a preset cannot protect an unvalidated accessory.

For high-volume surgery with five simultaneous instruments, vessel sealing or argon needs, a multi-purpose platform such as the BOWA ARC 400 may be a better fit. The two are not interchangeable, and the decision depends on your case mix, which is why a short procedure audit is worth doing before purchase.

Selection and acceptance checks

Check which presets and options are included in your configuration, what footswitch is supplied, and how the generator is updated. At acceptance, verify the output with the biomedical department using an HF analyser in line with IEC 60601-2-2 principles; our guide to the standard explains what to document. Compare it neutrally with other generators on the same criteria: presets, voltage limits per instrument, monitoring and service support.

Beckfinity can provide the unit with installation and training in the UAE; contact our specialists to request a quote or consultation.