Cryosurgery gives healthcare professionals a convenient method for treating a variety of common benign skin lesions without the storage and handling requirements associated with traditional liquid nitrogen systems. The Verruca-Freeze® H Plus system expands the Verruca-Freeze product family with a compact cryosurgical option designed for precise treatment using disposable CryoBud® applicators.
Verruca-Freeze H Plus reaches a freezing temperature of -60.5°C and is designed for thinner skin lesions and pediatric treatment. Unlike the standard Verruca-Freeze system, which offers multiple CryoBud and CryoCone applicator sizes, H Plus uses two small disposable CryoBud applicators designed for focused treatment.
For medical practices considering a Verruca-Freeze system, understanding the differences between standard Verruca-Freeze and Verruca-Freeze H Plus—and between the different H Plus kit configurations—can help determine which option best matches the procedures performed in the practice.
What Is Verruca-Freeze H Plus?
Verruca-Freeze H Plus is a professional cryosurgical system from CryoSurgery, Inc. designed to provide controlled freezing of approved skin lesions using a portable canister and disposable foam-tipped CryoBud applicators.
The H Plus formula reaches approximately -60.5°C, providing a colder freeze than the previous Verruca-Freeze H formulation while maintaining the familiar applicator-based delivery system.
CryoSurgery positions H Plus particularly for thin skin lesions and pediatric treatment, while its standard Verruca-Freeze system reaches -70°C and is designed to accommodate a broader range of lesions, including deeper or calloused lesions such as plantar warts.
What Can Verruca-Freeze H Plus Treat?
According to CryoSurgery, Verruca-Freeze H Plus is cleared for treatment of nine types of skin lesions, including:
- Common warts (Verruca vulgaris)
- Plantar warts (Verruca plantaris)
- Flat warts (Verruca plana)
- Genital warts (Condyloma acuminatum)
- Skin tags (Acrochordon)
- Actinic keratosis
- Lentigo
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Seborrheic keratosis
Treatment selection, freeze times and appropriate applicator choice should always be based on the manufacturer's Instructions for Use and the healthcare professional's clinical judgment.
Verruca-Freeze vs. Verruca-Freeze H Plus: What's the Difference?
Although both systems use cryotherapy to treat skin lesions, they are not interchangeable product lines.
| Feature | Verruca-Freeze | Verruca-Freeze H Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing Temperature | -70°C | -60.5°C |
| Manufacturer Positioning | Deep or calloused lesions | Thin skin lesions and pediatric treatment |
| Listed Lesion Types | 21 | 9 |
| Applicators | CryoBuds and CryoCones | Disposable CryoBuds |
| Applicator Options | Multiple sizes | 2mm Arrow and 5mm Round |
| Replacement Canisters | Available | H Plus offered as kits |
| Primary Advantage | Broader versatility and deeper freezing | Precision and simplified applicator system |
When Might Standard Verruca-Freeze Be Preferred?
Standard Verruca-Freeze reaches -70°C and is positioned by CryoSurgery for deeper or calloused lesions such as plantar warts.
It also provides greater applicator flexibility. Standard Verruca-Freeze can be used with disposable CryoBud applicators as well as reusable CryoCone applicators in multiple sizes.
For practices that want a cryosurgery system capable of addressing a particularly broad range of lesion types and sizes, standard Verruca-Freeze may provide greater versatility.
When Might Verruca-Freeze H Plus Be Preferred?
Verruca-Freeze H Plus is designed around precision and ease of application. Its smaller disposable CryoBud applicators make it particularly well suited to practices treating smaller lesions, thin skin areas or pediatric patients.
Rather than selecting among numerous cone and bud sizes, H Plus uses two primary applicators: a small Arrow CryoBud and a larger Round CryoBud.
Understanding H Plus Arrow vs. Round CryoBud Applicators
Choosing the appropriate applicator is an important part of using Verruca-Freeze H Plus.
2mm Arrow CryoBud
The Arrow CryoBud is designed to treat lesions up to 2mm in size.
Its smaller tip provides a focused treatment area, making it useful when precision is especially important.
5mm Round CryoBud
The Round CryoBud is designed to treat lesions up to 5mm in size.
The larger round foam tip accommodates lesions that require a wider treatment surface while maintaining the disposable applicator format of the H Plus system.
Both H Plus applicators feature a hollow tube that inserts directly into the canister nozzle for treatment.
Which Verruca-Freeze H Plus Kit Should You Choose?
Verruca-Freeze H Plus is available in four configurations. The primary difference is the number and type of applicators supplied with each kit.
VFHP1M – Single Kit with Mixed Applicators
The VFHP1M Mixed Applicator Kit is the most versatile starting point for a practice that expects to encounter lesions of different sizes.
Because it provides both Arrow and Round CryoBud applicators, clinicians are not limited to a single applicator size.
Best suited for: Practices wanting the flexibility to treat a variety of appropriately sized lesions without committing exclusively to one applicator style.
VFHP1A – Single Kit with Arrow Applicators
The VFHP1A configuration focuses on the smaller 2mm Arrow CryoBud applicator.
This option makes sense for practices expecting to perform precise treatments on smaller lesions where the 2mm applicator is appropriate.
Best suited for: Practices primarily treating very small lesions requiring a focused applicator.
VFHP1R – Single Kit with Round Applicators
The VFHP1R kit is supplied with 5mm Round CryoBud applicators.
The larger applicator accommodates lesions up to 5mm and may be preferable for practices where this treatment size represents the majority of anticipated procedures.
Best suited for: Practices primarily requiring the larger Round CryoBud applicator.
VFHP2M – Double Kit with Mixed Applicators
The VFHP2M Double Kit combines the versatility of mixed applicators with additional cryogen capacity.
For higher-volume practices, the double-kit configuration provides an alternative to purchasing individual single kits while maintaining access to both Arrow and Round CryoBud applicators.
Best suited for: Higher-volume practices or facilities wanting additional capacity and both applicator styles.
H Plus Kit Comparison
| Model | Configuration | Applicator Focus | Good Choice For |
| VFHP1M | Single Kit | Mixed Arrow + Round | Maximum versatility |
| VFHP1A | Single Kit | 2mm Arrow | Smaller, precise treatment areas |
| VFHP1R | Single Kit | 5mm Round | Lesions requiring a larger applicator |
| VFHP2M | Double Kit | Mixed Arrow + Round | Higher-volume practices |
For a practice purchasing Verruca-Freeze H Plus for the first time and uncertain which applicator will be used most frequently, the mixed-applicator configuration provides the greatest initial flexibility.
Why Consider Verruca-Freeze H Plus for an Office-Based Practice?
One of the advantages of canister-based cryosurgery is convenience.
Traditional liquid nitrogen cryotherapy requires appropriate equipment, handling and ongoing access to liquid nitrogen. Verruca-Freeze systems provide another option for healthcare facilities that want to perform appropriate cryosurgical procedures without maintaining a traditional liquid nitrogen setup.
The H Plus system also offers several practical characteristics for office-based treatment:
- Compact cryogen canister
- Disposable applicators
- Two easy-to-identify applicator sizes
- Focused application
- No traditional liquid nitrogen storage system
- Convenient kit configurations
- Designed for professional office-based cryosurgery
These characteristics can make H Plus particularly interesting to physician offices and other qualified healthcare practices that perform cryosurgery but may not have the treatment volume or infrastructure associated with a traditional liquid nitrogen system.
Verruca-Freeze H Plus vs. the Original Verruca-Freeze H
Verruca-Freeze H Plus represents an important evolution of the H product line.
The previous Verruca-Freeze H formulation reached approximately -55°C. H Plus reaches approximately -60.5°C, making the current formulation approximately 5°C colder while retaining the familiar disposable-applicator format.
Practices currently researching Verruca-Freeze H should therefore pay close attention to whether a product is the previous H formulation or the newer H Plus system.
Mohawk Medical Mall carries the current Verruca-Freeze H Plus product configurations for professional healthcare use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Verruca-Freeze H Plus
How cold does Verruca-Freeze H Plus get?
Verruca-Freeze H Plus reaches an optimal freezing temperature of approximately -60.5°C.
Is H Plus colder than the original Verruca-Freeze H?
Yes. The previous H formulation reached approximately -55°C. The newer H Plus formula reaches approximately -60.5°C.
Is Verruca-Freeze H Plus the same as standard Verruca-Freeze?
No. Standard Verruca-Freeze and Verruca-Freeze H Plus are different systems. Standard Verruca-Freeze reaches -70°C and offers a broader selection of CryoBud and CryoCone applicators. H Plus reaches -60.5°C and uses 2mm Arrow and 5mm Round disposable CryoBud applicators.
What size lesions do H Plus applicators treat?
The Arrow CryoBud is designed for lesions up to 2mm, while the Round CryoBud is designed for lesions up to 5mm.
What is the difference between VFHP1M, VFHP1A and VFHP1R?
The principal difference is applicator selection. VFHP1M provides a mixed applicator configuration, VFHP1A focuses on Arrow applicators and VFHP1R focuses on Round applicators.
What is VFHP2M?
VFHP2M is the Verruca-Freeze H Plus Double Kit with Mixed Applicators, intended for practices wanting additional capacity while retaining access to both applicator styles.
Is Verruca-Freeze H Plus intended for pediatric treatment?
CryoSurgery specifically identifies H Plus as being suitable for thin skin lesions and pediatric treatment. Treatment decisions should always be made by an appropriately licensed healthcare professional according to the product labeling and Instructions for Use.
Can patients purchase Verruca-Freeze H Plus for home use?
No. Verruca-Freeze H Plus is a professional medical device and is not intended for direct sale to patients.
Professional-Use Medical Device
Verruca-Freeze and Verruca-Freeze H Plus are Class II medical devices intended for use by licensed medical and veterinary professionals. An active medical or veterinary license is required for purchase and must be verified. Verruca-Freeze products may not be distributed directly to patients.
Healthcare professionals should review the manufacturer's current Instructions for Use, indications, contraindications, treatment recommendations and post-treatment guidance before using the system.
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Mohawk Medical Mall supplies Verruca-Freeze H Plus cryosurgery kits along with standard Verruca-Freeze kits, replacement canisters, CryoBuds, CryoCones and other professional cryosurgery supplies.
Whether your practice needs the precision of the VFHP1A Arrow Applicator Kit, the larger applicators supplied with VFHP1R, the versatility of the VFHP1M Mixed Applicator Kit, or the additional capacity of the VFHP2M Double Kit, you can compare Verruca-Freeze options and choose the configuration that best matches your practice.
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