Intelligent Instrumentation
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Power Medical Interventions Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe reusable i60R Intelligent Surgical Instrument from Power Medical Interventions is a reverse pivot linear cutter designed to improve medical outcomes by providing greater access to important anatomical sites. The computer-assisted, power-actuated endomechanical instrument features: Full, 180-degree articulation and a 1-handed design to minimize user fatigue.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsGet A Grip On MIS
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsCardinal Health introduces the new V. Mueller® and Snowden-Pencer® Diamond-Line® laparoscopic surgical instruments. Features include: Ergonomic handle designs. Flexibility with gripping positions. A design with surgeon-researched enhancements.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsLaparoscopic Axial Needle Holders
March 17, 2009 11:19 am | Aesculap, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 701 • Aesculap laparoscopic axial needle holders offer superior needle control and secure suture grasping for suturing of both fine and coarse tissues. The unique ergonomic handle allows the instruments to be turned with extreme ease at the wrist. The shape and geometry of the jaw makes it easy to grasp tissues in any position supporting the two needle holder approach facilitating suturing in a coordinated and efficient manner.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsErgonomic Laparoscopic Instruments
November 12, 2008 12:13 pm | Bovie Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MEG™ Modular Ergonomic Grip laparoscopic instrument line is designed to offer ergonomics and economics. The balanced, spring-loaded handle comfortably fits any size hand. It is designed to reduce fatigue and muscle exhaustion common during lap procedures with traditional ring handled instruments.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsThe Next Generation of Laparoscopic Instrumentation
October 13, 2008 11:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsVersaport Plus Bladeless Trocars from Covidien provide surgeons with enhanced security and control. For nearly 25 years Laparoscopy has been changing the way surgery is being performed. As the minimally invasive approach continues to be extended to more and more procedures and specialties, hospitals have seen the valuable benefits of improved patient outcomes, shorter recovery times and faster OR turnaround times.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsUterine manipulator
October 13, 2008 11:20 am | Coopersurgical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe reposable RUMI® Uterine Manipulator has been making Gynecologic laparoscopic procedures easier for 10 years. RUMI offers a full 140-degree range of motion, permitting optimal access and exposure. The locking handle helps to maintain uterine position for easier and safer procedures. These features give the surgeon complete mobilization and visualization for the anteverted, normal or retroverted uterus alike.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsArticulating Hand-Held Instruments
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Cambridge Endo | Product Releases | CommentsAutonomy™ Laparo-Angle™ Instruments are a full line of articulating hand-held laparoscopic instruments. While traditional hand-held laparoscopic devices are rigid, these new instruments have seven degrees of freedom, providing surgeons more access and control. Now laparoscopic surgeons no longer need to assume uncomfortable or fatiguing hand, arm or shoulder positions.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsFull Range of Motion Laparoscopic Instruments
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Novare Surgical Systems, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsRealHand™ HD instruments are full range of motion hand-held laparoscopic instruments for minimally invasive surgery. The RealHand technology is designed to mirror the surgeon’s hand direction with the added benefit of tactile feedback. As such, when the surgeon’s hand moves in one direction, the instrument tip exactly follows.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsSoft Tissue Dissector
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Vascular Technology | Product Releases | CommentsThis new laparoscopic Soft Tissue Dissector (knitter) utilizes a novel atraumatic foam tip for delicate tissue dissection, making it safe and easy to use. The durable, non-absorbent foam tip means that, essentially, one dissector is used per operation, saving time and money. The VTI Soft Tissue Dissector is designed to fit through a 10-mm port and is18 inches long.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsNeedle Holders & Drivers
May 15, 2008 6:32 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKarl Storz manufactures over 5,500 products for laparoscopic procedures, including KOH Macro Needle Holders. Combining pistol-grip handles, standard and extended lengths and a variety of tips, KOH Needle Drivers also have a disengageable ratchet mechanism that allows use in matched pairs.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsMinimally Invasive Instrumentation from AESCULAP, Inc.
April 14, 2008 11:50 am | Aesculap, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIntestinal Bulldog Clamp The Aesculap PL541S Intestinal Bulldog Clip is designed for applications where temporary occlusion of the bowel is desired. It is typically used in laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures during the assessment of the gastrojejunostomy for leaks. At this step of the procedure, the Roux limb can be occluded with the intestinal bulldog clip to prevent excessive bowel and distal gastric dilation.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsLaparoscopic Instruments
March 12, 2008 9:51 am | Mobile Instrument Service | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 2621 • SpeedLock Laparoscopic Instrumentation can be disassembled in three simple steps for thorough cleaning. The instruments also have an irrigation port for flushing out the barrel when complete disassembly is not desired. SpeedLock instruments have been counter-designed to prevent common malfunctions often found in other modular instrument designs.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsArticulating Handheld Instruments
September 10, 2007 5:15 am | Cambridge Endo | Product Releases | CommentsAutonomy™ Laparo-Angle™ Instruments are a full line of articulating handheld instruments for pure laparoscopy. These unique instruments offer seven degrees of freedom for access to difficult areas and for tip positioning and control. They map the motion of the surgeon’s hand, enabling simultaneous actions such as articulating downward while rotating the distal tip.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsBipolar Laparoscopic Instruments
June 11, 2007 11:51 am | Aesculap, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAesculap offers a complete line of laparoscopic bipolar instruments which provides surgeons with safe and secure grasping and cutting capabilities of even the finest structures. These bipolar instruments also provide surgeons with more tactile control, less tissue damage and effective hemostasis in both standard and bariatric lengths.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic InstrumentsElectrosurgical Laparoscopic Instruments
January 12, 2007 9:59 am | Encision Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Active Electrode Monitoring (AEM®) system continuously monitors laparoscopic instruments during surgery, eliminating the risk of stray energy burns to patients. Encision offers a full line of enTouch™ Surgical Instruments that are equivalent in function and size to other conventional instruments.
LISTED UNDER: Laparoscopic Instruments
