Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology) - Fixation device, internal, staple, tissue

Intended purpose

Echelon Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reloads (+ Gripping Surface Technology) are used with endoscopic linear cutters and are intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses. The instruments have application in multiple open or minimally invasive general, urologic, thoracic, and pediatric surgical procedures. They can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing materials. The instruments may also be used for transection and resection of liver parenchyma (hepatic vasculature and biliary structures), pancreas, kidney and spleen.

Functional description

The Echelon Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reloads (+ Gripping Surface Technology) are sterile, single patient use instruments. They come in five colors corresponding to different closed staple heights, with the intention of being used in different tissue thicknesses. They are loaded into an Echelon Linear Cutter and deliver staples into the tissue when the instrument is fired. There are 88 staples in the 60 mm length reload.