Overview

Aquamantys System and
Bipolar Sealers

For spine surgeons operating around critical structures of the epidural space and musculoskeletal areas, a clear and dry surgical field is crucial. The innovative Aquamantys System uses patented Transcollation technology to provide hemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone, reducing blood loss, transfusion rates and surgical time during spine surgery.^1,2 Learn more about Transcollation technology that combines radiofrequency (RF) energy and saline.

Studies have shown that the Aquamantys System provides the following clinical benefits when used during spine surgery:

• Decreases blood loss per level fused²
• Decreases transfusion rates²
• Prevents and stops epidural bleeding near critical structures³
• May help improve visibility in the surgical field^1,3
• Decreases surgical time¹

Components of the Aquamantys System

The Aquamantys System consists of a generator and disposable, single-use handpieces. Medtronic Advanced Energy offers innovative handpieces that are specially designed for spine surgery, such as the SBS 5.0 Sheathed Bipolar Sealer and Mini EVS 3.4 Epidural Vein Sealer for treatment of epidural veins.

Spinal Applications for the Aquamantys System

The Aquamantys System is commonly used for these spine procedures:

• Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
• Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)
• Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
• Minimally invasive TLIF
• Scoliosis surgery
• Posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion
• Laminotomy, discectomy and decompression

Transcollation Technology

Transcollation technology may occlude vessels up to 1mm in diameter

The Aquamantys System delivers patented Transcollation technology to stop bleeding and reduce blood loss during and after surgery.¹ It has been clinically shown to lower transfusion rates and may help improve visibility in the surgical field.^1,2

Our patented integration of RF energy and saline delivers controlled thermal energy to tissue. This combination allows the device temperature to stay at approximately 100°C – nearly 200°C less than conventional devices, which produces a tissue effect without the charring associated with other methods.

Surgical Applications for Transcollation Technology

Transcollation technology is commonly used during these procedures:

• Orthopaedic joint replacement
• Orthopaedic oncology
• Spinal surgery
• Solid organ resection

View a 3D animation of Transcollation Technology and the Aquamantys System

Clinical Benefits of the Aquamantys System

The Aquamantys System uses patented Transcollation technology to stop bleeding and reduce blood loss during surgery.¹ Using Aquamantys bipolar sealers, surgeons can achieve broad tissue-surface hemostasis by applying Transcollation technology in a painting motion or can spot-treat tissue surrounding bleeding vessels.

The Aquamantys System has been shown to offer the following benefits:

Clinical Benefits

• Helps achieve hemostasis¹
• Controls intra-operative blood loss²
• Decreases blood loss per level fused¹
• Reduces transfusion rates¹
• May decrease complications and reduce postoperative patient morbidity¹
• Prevents and stops epidural bleeding near critical structures³
• May help improve visibility in the surgical field^3,4
• Decreases surgical time⁴

Patient Benefits

• Controls intra-operative blood loss²
• Reduces transfusion rates¹
• Reduced transfusion rates contribute to reduced hospital length of stay^5,*

Economic Value of the Aquamantys System

Detail - Mean length of stay and mean costs with and without a transfusion for spine procedures^1,*

Medtronic Advanced Energy's patented Transcollation technology provides hemostasis during many types of surgery. We recognize that healthcare providers have various options available to manage blood loss and patient hemoglobin levels perioperatively, and we remain committed to delivering improved clinical outcomes while saving money for hospitals.

Blood transfusions add costs to surgical procedures through both the direct cost of blood products and the associated increase in average length of stay (LOS), as demonstrated in the charts at right.^1,* The Aquamantys System has been shown to decrease surgical time² and reduce transfusion rates by minimizing intraoperative blood loss³ when used in spinal procedures. Reduced transfusion rates in turn may lower costs to the hospital.¹

Medtronic can help you create a customized economic analysis showing the potential value of adding Transcollation technology to your procedures. Please contact Medtronic Advanced Energy or your local sales representative for additional information.