Urology Archive

Monday, March 8, 2010

Olive Medical's New Disposable High Definition Endoscopy Camera

Dr. Steven Palter of Docinthemachine was given a chance to check out a new disposable HD endoscopic video camera. The device, made by Olive Medical of Sandy, Utah, has a 1080p resolution and will cost around $300 once regulatory clearance has been obtained.

Here's from Dr Palter's post:

I had a chance to speak with them about the system and they claim they are using a native HD imaging sensor chip. if so, they would be the first surgical camera system to do so. All other HD systems available today do not natively sense in 1080 but rather employ post imaging processing to upscale and modify the image. Their camera unit also includes integrated still image capture software eliminating the need for yet another $10,000-$30,000 box - although with obviously less features (no video, printer, etc).

Here are two videos, one made with a "market-leading endoscopic camera" and the other with the new disposable HD cam. Olive isn't saying which one is which, so judge for yourself:

Docinthemachine: First Disposable Single Use HD Endocopic System-DITM Exclusive...

Product page: Olive Single-Use HD Camera ...

(0)

Friday, March 5, 2010

marLED Surgical Lights from KLS Martin

By perusing through the latest stuff coming out of Germany, we found a little press release from Gebrüder Martin GmbH & Co.KG, also known as KLS Martin Group, that profiled the company's new generation of operating lights, named marLED.

This operating room fixture runs on what the company calls "Second-Generation LEDs" and is designed to minimize formation of shadows and to deliver a cold, bright light. Furthermore, the marLED can be equipped with KLS Martin's surgiCam SD and HD camera systems, for an intraop procedure recording. The camera can be seen in the picture below.

From marLED product page:

In this brand-new product line, high-performance LEDs are used as a basis for effective problem solution even where surgical field illumination is difficult. By using a new overall approach in terms of design as well as lighting technology, it was possible to overcome the limits of existing solutions and set new standards regarding shadow prevention and color fidelity. The radically new optical and housing concept also makes a lasting contribution towards facilitating the surgeon's work. The innovative, modern design with its symbiosis of ergonomics and technology gives the operating room a pleasing, state-of-the-art atmosphere.

Maximum adaptation of the light field

Space-saving design creates room for movement

Compatibility with laminar flow systems

Ergonomic and perfectly easy operation with sensoTouch and sensoGrip

Cool light and excellent shadow compensation

Variable color temperature

Product pages: marLED; surgiCam

Press release: The marLED Lights from KLS Martin ...

(0)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Urgent PC Neuromodulation System Stimulates Leg Nerve, Aims to Quell Overactive Bladder

Clinicians recently concluded a multicenter study of the Urgent PC Neuromodulation System for urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence. The device, made by Uroplasty of Minnetonka, MN, is a neurostimulator that acts on the tibial nerve through the ankle via which it sends a signal to the sacral nerve plexus that regulates urinary function. The advantage of the system lies in its indirect, minimally invasive action.

Here's from the study abstract's results and conclusions:

The 13-week subject global response assessment for overall bladder symptoms demonstrated that percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation subjects achieved statistically significant improvement in bladder symptoms with 54.5% reporting moderately or markedly improved responses compared to 20.9% of sham subjects from baseline (p <0.001). All individual global response assessment subset symptom components demonstrated statistically significant improvement from baseline to 13 weeks for percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation compared to sham. Voiding diary parameters after 12 weeks of therapy showed percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation subjects had statistically significant improvements in frequency, nighttime voids, voids with moderate to severe urgency and urinary urge incontinence episodes compared to sham. No serious device related adverse events or malfunctions were reported.
This pivotal multicenter, double-blind, randomized, sham controlled trial provides level I evidence that percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation therapy is safe and effective in treating overactive bladder symptoms. The compelling efficacy of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation demonstrated in this trial is consistent with other recently published reports and supports the use of peripheral neuromodulation therapy for overactive bladder.

Abstract in The Journal of Urology: Randomized Trial of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Versus Sham Efficacy in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Syndrome: Results From the SUmiT Trial

Press release: SUmiT TRIAL RESULTS CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF PERCUTANEOUS TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATION...

Product page: Urgent® PC ...

(1)

Friday, February 26, 2010

RoSS Simulator Preps Surgeons to Use da Vinci Robot

Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and State University of New York at Buffalo, developed a surgical simulator to help train physicians to operate the da Vinci robot. The RoSS Robotic Surgical Simulator has been turned into a product and commercialized by a spinoff called Simulated Surgical Systems of Williamsville, NY. Practicing physicians and students can train on common tasks like suturing and knot tying, and even perform complete procedures like radical prostatectomies and hysterectomies.

Features of the device:

Stand-alone surgical simulator that is independent of a surgical robot, vision cart

Cost of operating the RoSS is minimal as no consumables or disposables are required

The RoSS data management system allows performance analysis and measurement tools to objectively measure and record performance

User does not require monitoring thus enabling maximum flexibility and opportunity for training

Surgical procedures can be rehearsed

New surgical procedure modules can be added to the RoSS

RoSS does not require an operating room environment and can be set up in a location most advantageous to access and training needs

RoSS has a monitor which allows a user or tutor to observe the procedure

Comprehensive curriculum to train for motor, and cognitive skills required to operate surgical robot

Suite of simulated surgical procedures for fellow or resident to follow, and recreate the surgical steps of an expert surgeon

Press release: Introducing RoSS, a "Flight Simulator" for Robotic Surgery ...

Product page: RoSS Robotic Surgical Simulator ...

(0)

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

GE's Vscan, World's Smallest Portable Ultrasound, Now Available Worldwide

GE Healthcare is finally releasing the much awaited Vscan pocket sized ultrasound. Many in the industry hope that this device offers a chance for physicians to make a move from stethoscopes to portable imaging devices, bringing advanced visualization to any examination room. The unit weighs one pound and is only 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide and 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) long, offering both standard black and white imaging, as well as colored blood flow doppler. GE is touting Vscan's size and capabilities for cardiologists to transthoracically view myocardium, pericardium, and heart valves, and for primary care physicians, as well as OB, ER, and others, to scan the liver, kidney, aorta and peripheral vessels, babies in the womb, and anything else the transducer can penetrate.

Features from the product FAQ:

An online portal provides Vscan users with training tools for the product and basic clinical
applications with sections about imaging technique, anatomy and trouble shooting

Intuitive user interface that can be controlled using the thumb

Intelligent workflow enhancements

Battery charger station and battery life of one hour scanning - good for up to 30 patients based on
average of 2 minutes per scan

Voice annotation

USB docking station

Link to a PC for organization and export of data

Gateway software with services tools and remote diagnostics

Here's our video from a GE event introducing the Vscan:

Press release: GE Healthcare Introduces Vscan™ Pocket-sized Visualization Tool for Point-of-care Imaging

Product page: Vscan ...

Flashbacks: A Closer Look at GE's Vscan Pocket Ultrasound ; More Details About The New GE Vscan Ultrasound System; GE's New Ultra Small Ultrasound May Become as Ubiquitous as Stethoscope

(4)

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Toshiba's Viamo Ultrasound Now Available in US

Toshiba won FDA approval to market the Viamo portable ultrasound, a convertible touchscreen device that the company promises provides the same image quality as premium cart systems. The package comes with a wheeled pole that can carry the Viamo and additional transducers for easy exchange.

From the product page:

Sharing its core imaging engine and transducer technology with Aplio XG, Viamo offers high-end image quality also in situations where unlimited portability is required.

Its full range of high-performance imaging functions lets you visualize minute tissue details and vascular structures with precision for a faster, more accurate diagnosis. Advanced imaging functions such as Pulse Subtraction THI come standard with Viamo.

Viamo’s built-in touch screen allows for seamless workflow and an outstandingly comfortable and intuitive operation of the system. Viamo’s monitor can be rotated to enable free positioning of the screen. When fully turned and folded flat, Viamo can be operated in tablet mode solely via its touch screen. Individual key functions on Viamo’s console and touch screen are user programmable to suit your specific diagnostic requirements or personal preferences.

A whole range of workflow automation functions is available on Viamo. One-touch QuickScan for instance helps you achieve better imaging results in less time by automatically optimizing your imaging parameters. And Viamo’s innovative SonoSet™ function alows you to carry out examinations conveniently by simply executing freely programmable protocols step by step.

The battery-powered system is operational within just a few seconds when opened, making it instantaneously available also in critical situations.

Press release: TOSHIBA RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR VIAMO ULTRASOUND SYSTEM...

Product page: Viamo...

Product brochure...

(0)

Monday, January 4, 2010

OCTO Port Modular Laparoscopy System for Single Incision Access

dalimSurgNET Corporation out of Seoul, South Korea has announced that it received the European CE Mark of approval to sell its OCTO Port laparoscopy device. The product provides up to four ports for introducing instruments via one incision.

Flexible Instrumental Movements: Soft Silicon cover and different height of Port

Detachable Port cap: Easy to remove specimen and convenient to exchange Port cap for the surgeon's preference

Transparent Cover: Visualization of safe spot inside

Smoke Evacuation: Separate smoke evacuation channel to provide clear vision during laparoscopic surgery

Various Port Mix: Two 12mm ports allow using 10mm scope and 12mm instrument together

Self Retractor: Self round retraction and protection of incision infection covering 10 to 50mm incision by two models

Easy Removal: Easy to remove by pulling remover using surgical forceps

Product page: OCTO Port...

Flashbacks: SILS Port Approved: Going Laparoscopic With Three Holes in One ; Endorsement Shines Bright Future for Single Port Laparoscopy; Single Incision Abdominal Laparoscopy from Covidien

(0)

Monday, November 30, 2009

ProUroScan Uses Mechanical Sensoring to Visualize Prostate

ProUroCare Medical out of Eden Prairie, MN has filed an application with the FDA to receive approval for the firm's prostate analysis tool. The ProUroScan device uses what's known as "elasticity imaging technology" to measure the stiffness of the prostate by applying pressure to the organ and feeling the physical resistance through a sensor.

Here's more from the company about its technology:

During a procedure similar in nature to the digital rectal examination for men, the clinician inserts the tip of the system's probe into the patient's rectum and palpates the prostate. Sensitive sensors on the head of the probe collect a sequence of pressure patterns when the probe is pressed against the prostate. The device consequently measures the prostate's elasticity. Each scan produces an image of the prostate and compares elasticity measurements across the gland.
Using a sophisticated positioning system and complex mathematical algorithms, the ProUroScan technology is able to assemble the individual images it generates into a composite image, or "map" of the prostate. Tissue exhibiting comparatively less elastic properties is identified by darker colors on the map, similar to how areas of precipitation are displayed on a weather radar map.

Press release: ProUroCare Medical Announces Filing of 510(k) For Prostate Imaging System... (.pdf)

Product page: ProUroScan Prostate Imaging System...

(hat tip: Minneapolis Star Tribune)

(0)

Friday, November 20, 2009

Let Draeger Polaris Be Your Guiding Light

We are continuing to profile the latest gadgets that are being showcased at the Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf. This beautiful line of cold OR light systems, appropriately dubbed Polaris, comes from Drägerwerk AG & Co., a company better known to everyone as Dräger.

Details from the press release:

Compared with conventional light sources, the smaller LEDs of the Polaris system are considerably more energy-efficient than conventional light sources. An LED light source has a life span of about 30,000 hours (corresponding to about seven to ten years of service life in the operating room), while the life span of a conventional light source is about 1,000 hours (corresponding to about four months of service life in the operating room). The slight amount of lost heat from the LEDs is dispensed through the top of the housing.
The different Polaris models are distinguished by their illuminating power. They can be used as an individual OR light or as a satellite in multiple-light systems, and can also be equipped with an integrated camera.

This new product design received the red dot design award 2008 which, according to the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, is based on criteria such as innovation, functionality, quality and ergonomics.

The 108 light-emitting diodes of the Polaris (700 model) distribute light with a color temperature of 4,600 Kelvin. "Cold light" (without long-wave infrared content) is generated by means of a phosphor layer on the semiconductor and focused via an optical system. The LEDs are installed in the reflectors in pairs.

The individual light paths form a light cylinder which has an illumination depth of about 1,100 millimeters and a variable diameter of 220 to 290 millimeters. This ensures that the light of each LED can be focused on the OR field and that several surgeons can work simultaneously on the OR field without noticeably reducing the brightness.

Press release: Precision lighting with the new Dräger Polaris...

Product brochure... (.pdf)

(0)

Thursday, November 19, 2009

My Lab One Portable Ultrasound from Esaote Makes Debut

At the ongoing Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf, Esaote out of Genoa, Italy is releasing a new portable ultrasound system that features a 12 inch touch screen for manipulating settings without having to use buttons. The My Lab One can be worn on a shoulder strap and is designed for mobile applications such as ambulatory anesthesia, EMT, military and sports medicine.

From the press release:

The automatic rotation of the image according to the position of the system, an ergonomic probe equipped with controls, a long life battery, all add up to making this ultrasound an extraordinary innovation in the medical system arena.
MyLab One is a “dedicated” ultrasound, which reflects perfectly today’s need for diagnostic capabilities in many different fields of application: from Radiology to Cardiology, from to Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, Sports Medicine, etc… or in first-aid, emergency, vascular screening as well as in general practices.

Press release: Esaote presents “My Lab One” Innovative “wearable” ultrasound scanner ARM HELD

Product page: Esaote ultrasound...

(0)

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tru-flo Catheter Valve for a More Natural Urine Discharge

Here's something worth mentioning, even though it is not the most revolutionary tech. Protek Medical out of Hickory, NC has released a new urinary catheter valve for people who have suprapubic or indwelling foleys for urinary retention. Developed by a valve engineer, who has the same GU condition, the device is intended to let patients avoid the use of a collection bag and, hopefully, to make their lives a bit more normal.

Designed to be used in place of a bag, the valve connects to the end of the catheter tube and slides open and closed easily with one hand. With a secure, leak-free seal, a Tru-flo-equipped catheter can be drained directly into a commode at the convenience of the patient. The valve universally adapts to all Foley and Supra-pubic catheter systems.
By eliminating the bag and utilizing shorter catheter tubing, the entire catheter system is easily concealed thanks to Tru-flo - helping to restore patient comfort and dignity. And with no recessed or undercut external surfaces that can harbor bacteria, the Tru-flo valve has important design features for infection prevention.

For patients utilizing the valve, it should be opened every three-to-four hours initially. Some patients may have the urge to void and should open the valve as this occurs. The valve can be used safely overnight, or a bedside drainage bag may be attached before bed, reducing nocturia, and the valve replaced in the morning.

Contraindications include a high-pressure neurogenic bladder, a history of autonomic dysreflexia, a febrile UTI, and situations following any procedure or trauma where there is a possibility for urinary extravasation and urinary drainage is needed for optimal tissue repair, such as TURBT, bladder repair or trauma, or radical prostatectomy. Relative contraindications are gross hematuria with clot.

Press release: ProtekMed Introduces the Tru-flo(TM) Urinary Catheter Valve...

Link: Protek Medical...

(4)

Friday, October 23, 2009

Lap-Pak, a Student Designed Abdominal Retractor, On Road to Market Realization

A device developed by clinicians and students at Johns Hopkins University to move bowels out of the way in laparotomies has been licensed to Seguro Surgical, a Columbia, Maryland company. The Lap-Pak is see-through and flexible, giving you ability to quickly displace the guts without all the towels and sponges and external retractors.

The primary goal for Lap-Pak is to reduce bowel packing time by 50%. Use of Lap-pak during laparotomies ensures interoperability with retractors, facilitates monitoring of bowels, and maintains tissue temperature and hydration.

The Lap-Pak device is a one-piece device constructed from a soft and flexible material that is easy to position. It contains a stable body support that evenly distributes pressure. Side and bottom flaps contour against the abdominal walls to prevent movement and allow for varied cavity sizes. The dual top flaps shield the bowels while maintaining visibility of the intestines as well as internal temperature and moisture. The product will be offered in three sizes designed to fit over 80% of adults.

Press release: Seguro Acquires Worldwide Rights to Johns Hopkins Abdominal Surgery Device...

Product page: Lap-pak...

(0)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

ThumBlade Scalpel Safety System

Here's an interesting new take on improving the safety for scrub techs, nurses and surgeons. ThumBlade™ scalpel system from Precision Medical Devices Inc. (Marlboro, NJ) is a no contact, disposable safety sheath that covers blades, and allows activation of the scalpel with just one hand. So no more sharps and no more mosquito use to mount a blade.

Medgadget has obtained the following details about the device:

Featuring patent pending innovative thumb activation independent mechanisms, PMD’s ThumBlade™ safety scalpels enable one-handed activation smoothly and safely by right or left handed practitioners with no contact with the exposed blade. This activation affords an easy, natural opening motion while keeping the other fingers out of the way. The safety sheath is made from high quality ABS composite with a completely flat and smooth top, providing a stable platform for better control during the procedure. The extra sharp blades are stainless steel, pre-sterilized, and disposable after single use. The blade sheaths and packaging are color coded by size for easy counting and safe use. The stainless steel handles are pre-sterilized for first use and can be re-sterilized and re-used. These handles, available in both #3 and #4 fitments, are premium length and back-weighted for the grip and feel practitioners prefer.

Product page: ThumBlade™ safety scalpel system...

(0)

GE's New Ultra Small Ultrasound May Become as Ubiquitous as Stethoscope

Yesterday at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, GE showed off their new handheld ultrasound device. The Vscan looks like a cross between an iPod and a cell phone, making it possibly the world's smallest ultrasound. Later today we'll be attending GE's healthymagination technology showcase in New York where further details and specs will hopefully become available.

For critical care clinicians, Vscan can offer an immediate look beyond patient vital signs with the potential to identify critical issues, like fluid around the heart, which could be a sign of congestive heart failure. And for cardiologists, Vscan provides a dependable visual evaluation of how well the heart is pumping at a glance, so they can treat patients more efficiently.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Solace Balloon Relieves Pressure When Stress Incontinence Says Go

Here's another interesting technology spotted by MassDevice at the MassMEDIC 11th Annual Medtech Investors Conference. Solace Therapeutics (Framingham, Mass.) has developed a device, essentially a small, lightweight cushion ("about the size of a quarter"), that once inserted into the bladder can absorb some of the intraabdominal pressure increases, hence thought to reduce leakages in patients suffering from stress incontinence, overactive bladder (OAB), male voiding dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), etc. The device is currently undergoing an FDA IDE approved clinical trial, and according to MassDevice , the company has received European CE Mark of approval to market the Solace Intravesical System on the continent.

The reduction in tissue elasticity, sometimes referred to as compliance, can result in significant and rapid increases in pressure within the bladder. Solace’s technology adds compliance to the bladder, reducing these rapid pressure changes.
Solace’s first product is an investigational non-surgical alternative to involuntary urinary leakage. The product is a small, lightweight device (about the size of a quarter) that floats within the urinary bladder. The balloon is designed to eliminate or reduce involuntary urinary leakage. It acts as a “shock absorber” to reduce the temporary pressure changes in the bladder that cause urinary leakage.

The Solace Balloon procedure is performed in the physician’s office. No fasting, medication or preparation is required before the procedure. The physician places the Solace Balloon into the bladder through the urethra using a soft, tube-like catheter. Pressure reduction is immediate.

MassDevice: Solace Therapeutics wins CE Mark for female incontinence device...

Press release: Solace Therapeutics, Inc. Announces CE Mark Approval...

Product page: Solace Balloon...

(1)

LiRIS Delivers Lidocaine Drip Therapy Direct Into Bladder

MassDevice last week attended the MassMEDIC 11th Annual Medtech Investors Conference and is reporting back on some of the startups that presented innovative technologies. One interesting device that caught our attention is the LiRIS therapeutic system from TARIS Biomedical out of Lexington, MA. The non-resorbable intravesical system is designed to deliver a regular supply of lidocaine straight into the bladder for pain and urgency control related to various bladder diseases.

The TARIS therapeutic system, which was initially developed by which is based on technology developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and supported by the Deshpande Center and leading urologists, has two main features: a drug component and a retentive device component. Our approach is an innovative advancement in the field of drug delivery and has the potential to be a less invasive, more effective local treatment option that may also minimize systemic exposure and associated side effects of current therapies.
TARIS’ lidocaine-releasing intravesical system (LiRIS) is a passive non-resorbable system whose primary mode of action is the controlled release of lidocaine in the bladder. Lidocaine has been shown in clinical practice and in scientific literature to decrease symptoms such as bladder pain and urgency. The LiRIS system is designed to be inserted into the bladder via cystoscopic or catheter. Over a period of weeks, the LiRIS system will deliver therapeutic agents directly to the bladder, and can then be removed by conventional, non-surgical cystoscopic procedures.

Product page: LiRIS therapeutic system...

Hat tip: MassDevice...

(0)

Profound Medical's MRI Guided Thermal Therapy Device for Prostate CA Treatment

Profound Medical's (Toronto, Canada) thermal coagulation therapy system is an interesting new product that MassDevice has just reported from MassMEDIC 11th Annual Medtech Investors Conference. The MRI-compatible ultrasound applicator, yet to undergo clinical trials, is designed to deliver controlled thermal ablation to prostate cancer in an MRI via via a trans-urethral approach.

Features of the device:

Complete compatibility within an MRI suite

Accurate location of the trans-urethral ultrasound applicator in the prostate

Multiple 3D treatment planning options through proprietary software

Precise heating control through unique array geometries and frequencies

Whole or segmented treatments relative to disease progression and location

Single or multiple treatments in the same session

Real-time thermometry for active monitoring and surveillance

Highest control around organs such as nerve bundles, rectum & urethra

Treatment time estimates of 30 mins (6X faster than next best)

Product page: Profound Medical Treatment System...

Monday, October 5, 2009

Tiny Portable Ultrasound from SonoSite Gets US OK

SonoSite (Bothell, Washington) just announced that the company received FDA approval to market the firm's tiny NanoMaxx ultrasound system throughout the United States. Weighing in at only 6 pounds (2.7 kilo) and with a battery life of 2 operational hours, the system is truly portable for busy clinics, ambulances, emergency rooms, and elsewhere that ultrasound is needed.

The new ultra portable and one button design of the NanoMaxx system makes high quality ultrasound available to a much broader range of clinicians. The system incorporates SonoSite’s advanced proprietary imaging algorithms, including SonoMB™ and SonoAdapt™ to deliver superior image quality in a lightweight, rugged form factor.

With a touch screen that responds easily to the tap of a finger, and one button optimization, clinicians can readily acquire high resolution images to increase clinical productivity at the point-of-care. A system boot-up time of less than 20 seconds and long battery life further enhance workflow when using the NanoMaxx system.

At introduction, the NanoMaxx tool is available with a complement of five transducers to support a wide range of examinations and procedures including thoracic assessment for pathology, vascular access, needle aspirations and injections, as well as abdominal, cardiac, nerve, OB/Gyn, musculoskeletal, small parts and vascular scanning.

For convenience and flexibility, the system can be wall mounted, placed on an exam table with kickstand attached, or used from a highly maneuverable stand. Physicians can easily carry the NanoMaxx tool from room-to-room, to a satellite office, to the operating room or to a field site for immediate use.

The NanoMaxx system’s highly integrated architecture and ruggedized design, including the industry’s first elastomeric bumper for extra durability, plus magnesium outer shell, allows it to be used in the most demanding and austere environments. Proving its reliability, the NanoMaxx system and its transducers successfully passed SonoSite’s standard three foot durability drop test.

In addition, to further reduce the risk of infection, the NanoMaxx system’s fluid-resistant user interface makes the system easy to clean and disinfect, helping to address the growing concern over infection control in the medical community.

Press release: SonoSite Announces FDA Clearance for Its New Nanomaxx Ultrasound Tool

Product page: NanoMaxx

Flashback: NanoMaxx Tiny 6 Lb. Ultrasound System Unveiled

(0)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

A-lap Is an Innovative Laparoscopic Surgical Retractor

Israeli business newspaper Globes reports that EZ Surgical out of Yoqneam, Israel has signed a distribution deal with Medline Industries out of Mundelein, Illinois to sell some of the firm's products in the United States. One of the devices from EZ Surgical that got us interested, since we have not seen something like this before, is the A-lap retractor for pushing away organs during laparoscopic surgeries.

A-Lap™ is a pure 5mm laparoscopic innovation and first of its kind 3D retractor/displacement device. A-Lap™ comes packaged with a dedicated soft flexible port, or may be deployed through an existing skin incision. Features include an atraumatic mesh controlled by an intuitive handle design allowing the user to manipulate and lock-in the degree to which the device is opened. This accommodates for multiple applications, including intra-abdominal retraction, liver retraction, lung retraction and anyplace where atraumatic tissue or organ displacement is required. When opened, there is no volume loss as compared to traditional laparoscopic retractors, or “fan” technology and is not limited by their associated single plane retraction.

Check out this video to understand how useful this device can really be:

Product page: The A-Lap...

(0)

archives

ADVERTISEMENT

Syndication

Medgadget by Email

Mailing List