Covidien has introduced the first two products in its new Tri-Staple platform: the Endo GIA Ultra Universal Stapler and the Endo GIA Reloads with Tri-Staple Technology. The system can accommodate a wider range of tissue sizes than traditional staplers, and the company hopes that the improved firing mechanism will make the device more convenient for surgeons to use. Covidien also announced plans to add additional products to the Tri-Staple technology platform over the next year.
From the press release:
The new Endo GIA stapling system includes an ergonomically enhanced, lightweight handle designed for precise control. The easy-to-use stapling solution features unique reloads using Tri-Staple technology to deliver outstanding performance across a wider range of tissue thicknesses. The end result is simplified cartridge selection, a new grasping feature for improved tissue maneuverability, advanced compression for increased tissue stability and significantly less force needed for firing.
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