Bipolar Sealers with Cutting
The Aquamantys®3 System and bipolar sealers with cutting offer monopolar cutting capabilities in addition to patented Transcollation® technology, a combination of radiofrequency (RF) energy and saline that provides hemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone during surgery.
Aquamantys3 Generator
The Aquamantys3 System is the only multifunctional advanced energy system that combines patented Transcollation technology with monopolar cutting capabilities.
Features of the Aquamantys3 Generator include:
- Smart cassette with device recognition, which delivers safe, quick set-up of handpieces
- Graphic user interface with convenient touchscreen functionality
- Bipolar power settings from 5-300 watts and monopolar settings from 1-120 watts
- Ability to select three different flow rate settings
Only disposable devices and accessories specifically recommended by Medtronic Advanced Energy may be used with Aquamantys3 generators.
Ordering Information:
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| Aquamantys3 Pump Generator | 40-404-1 |
BSC 9.1S Bipolar Sealer with Cutting
The BSC 9.1S Bipolar Sealer with Cutting is a unique device that combines the benefits of Transcollation technology and electrosurgical cutting. The BSC 9.1S is designed to control bleeding and reduce total surgery time by eliminating the need to switch devices during surgery.*
Product Features and Benefits
- Inner electrode and outer wire deliver Transcollation technology
- Concentrally shaped outer wire provides bi-directional cutting capabilities
- Grip area on handle improves ergonomics
- Swivel cable reduces cable drag
- Malleable shaft enables flexibility in accessing hard-to-reach areas
Clinical Benefits of Transcollation Technology
- Reduces transfusion rates by minimizing intra- and post-operative blood loss1,2,**
- Reduced transfusion rates contribute to reduced hospital length of stay3,***
- Reduces post-operative incidence of hemarthrosis, which may lead to a reduction in pain and swelling4,**
- Significantly reduces post-operative drainage1,2
Surgical Applications
The BSC 9.1S Bipolar Sealer with Cutting is commonly used in the following orthopaedic procedures
- Total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA)
- Trauma
- Orthopaedic oncology
For more information about the Aquamantys3 BSC 9.1S Bipolar Sealer with Cutting, contact Medtronic Advanced Energy or your local sales representative.
Product Specifications:
| Electrode length | Electrode width | Overall width of tip | Angle at tip | Out of body shaft length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.59mm (.417") | 2.99mm (.1180") | 9.1mm (0.358") | 0 degrees | 82.55mm (3.25") |
Ordering Information:
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| Aquamantys3 BSC 9.1S Bipolar Sealer with Cutting | 25-106-1 |
* Performance has not been specifically established with the BSC 9.1S.
** Performance has not been specifically established in all procedures.
*** Covance MedPAR Report; length of stay has not been specifically correlated with the Aquamantys system.
References
- Marulanda GA, Ulrich SD, Seyler TM et al. Reductions in blood loss with a bipolar sealer in total hip arthroplasty. Expert Rev Med Devices 2008; 5(2):125-131.
- Marulanda GA, Ragland PS, Seyler TM et al. Reductions in blood loss with use of a bipolar sealer for hemostasis in primary total knee arthroplasty. Surg Tech XIV 2005; 12:281-286.
- Covance report; 2008 MedPAR database based on ICD‐9‐CM Codes for 100% of Medicare beneficiaries.
- Rosenberg AG. Reducing blood loss in total joint surgery with a saline‐coupled bipolar sealing technology. J Arthrop 2007; 22(4):82‐85.