Device Dossier

Open-surgery electrosurgical forceps, single-use

Device Dossier for Open-surgery electrosurgical forceps, single-use (Open-surgery electrosurgical forceps, single-use, Class IIb, sponsor Medtronic).…

Intended purpose

Ligasure is a bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired.The instrument is indicated for use in open general surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels (up to 7 mm in diameter), tissue bundles, and lymphatics is performed, such as urologic, thoracic, plastic, and reconstructive; and including such procedures as bowel resections, gall bladder procedures, Nissen fundoplication, adhesiolysis, etc.

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