Optical Trocars

The advantages of the optical trocar include:

• Smoother insertion – “dolphin nose tip” facilitates smoother insertion for easier trocar placement vs. Applied Medical([FOOTNOTE=Based on internal test report#2143-114, Applies to Medtronic 12 mm trocars, when compared to Applied Kii™* (12 mm trocar, Z-thread cannula). March 2013.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])
• Port fixation and security – advanced fixation ribs keep cannula from moving during procedures¹
• Visualization – excellent visualization delivers clear tissue identification upon insertion^†
• Interlocking snap feature to secure obturator during insertion

Visiport™ Plus optical trocars are available in 11 mm and 12 mm diameters.  The Visiport™ Plus optical trocar consists of an obturator with a blunt clear dome at the distal end which encloses a crescent shaped knife blade.

Trocar stability — from access to closure^†,‡ ,1

The VersaOne™ optical balloon trocar is designed to give you reliable stability from the moment of incision — to the final close.^†,‡,1  

Its benefits include:

• Significantly reduced migration risk^†,§,1
• Easy balloon inflation for frustration-free stability^†,◊,2
• Superior abdominal retention^†,§,1
• Excellent pneumo sealing around the incision site^{†,‡,◊,1,2}

The VersaOne™ optical trocar with fixation balloon cannula is not available in all markets. Contact your Medtronic sales representative for inquiries.