MINNEAPOLIS, May 14 /PRNewswire/ — Ethicon Endo-Surgery
(EES) today announced the launch of two new surgical staplers
designed to optimize efficiencies and compression during open
surgery. The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Linear Cutter 55/75, engineered
with novel staple technology and selectable staple heights in one
cartridge, provides superior hemostasis(i) for patients and
improved efficiencies to surgeons, nurses and facility
administrations. The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Intraluminal Stapler
(ILS), designed with a new tissue compression scale, provides
surgeons improved flexibility and control so that they can address
the individual needs of each patient. The products, which are the
latest additions to the company’s portfolio of solutions for
colorectal surgery, will be featured at the Annual Meeting of the
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), May 15-19, 2010 in Minneapolis.
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Both surgical staplers were designed in collaboration with
surgeons to be used in colorectal, bariatric and general
procedures. The new products address the variability of tissue
compression. Tissue compression—or the measurement of tissue
density—prior to stapling is required with all surgical
staplers to reliably deliver a staple line with proper staple
formation. The optimal amount of compression is variable and
affected by multiple factors such as the type, condition and
thickness of targeted tissue. Tissue may vary in thickness and
compressibility from patient to
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