Features
By using Step™ bladeless trocars, surgeons and patients benefit from:
- Reduced incisional bleeding8,9,10,12
- Reduced post-operative wound pain11 and incisional hernias10
- Reduced procedure time10,13
- Decreased incidence of bowel, bladder and major vascular injuries8
The Step™ system reduces complications and time
A review of access device-related complications based on 11 studies involving 2,878 patients concluded:13
- The Step™ system provides far safer access than conventional trocars
- The Step™ system results in ten times fewer adverse events than conventional trocars
- The Step™ system decreases procedure time and pain
The Step™ system is suitable for children
A clinical evaluation in paediatric patients concluded the Step™ system:7
- Is effective with minimal complications
- Nearly eliminates cannula slippage
- Diminishes the risk of trocar injury
Step™ bladeless trocars are available in:
- Diameters: 2/3 mm, 5 mm, 11 mm and 12 mm
- Cannula lengths: 100 mm and 150 mm