Thoracic surgery
Reduce air leaks,
increase confidence
Thoracic surgery:
The main challenges
Prolonged air leaks (PALs) from an unstable staple line occur in up to one in four lung resections1 — increasing the risk of postoperative complications, longer hospital stays, and increased morbidity. The risk of vascular injury is higher in more complex surgeries and can result in significant blood loss, prolonged surgery, and the need to repair the injury.
Thoracic surgeons can be confident that our portfolio of Tri-Staple™ technology and surgical energy devices, will deliver key clinical benefits for them and their patients.
The confidence to navigate
complex procedures with ease
In the challenging high-pressure environment of the OR, thoracic surgeons need to be confident that they can handle any challenge. Tri-Staple™ technology reloads have a stepped cartridge face that delivers graduated compression and three rows of varied height staples. This provides superior strength and leak resistance2,3,†,‡ while generating less stress on tissue during compression and clamping.4,5,§,Ω
Products that enhance outcomes
Signia™ small diameter reload
For greater access to intricate vascular structures, Signia™ small diameter reload provides:
- 10 times less tension on vessels during clamping6,†,§§
- 30% greater access than the Ethicon Flex™* powered vascular stapler7,ΩΩ
- 49% reduction in distal tip motion during firing, which may produce less trauma to surrounding tissues8,†,†††
- Superior hemostasis9,‡‡‡, §§§
Unlike other endoscopic reloads with Tri-Staple™ technology, Signia™ small diameter reloads deliver two double-staggered rows of staples.
Reloads with Tri-Staple™ technology
Tri-Staple™ technology reloads are designed to work in harmony with the natural properties of tissue before, during, and after stapling.
- Less stress on tissue during compression and clamping10, §§§
- Greater perfusion10, §§§
- Superior performance across a broad range of thicknesses10, §§§
Reinforced reloads with Tri-Staple™ technology
Preload confidence and strengthen staple lines. Reinforced reloads with Tri-Staple™ technology provide:
- A significant reduction in the likelihood of air leaks in pulmonary lobectomies11,††
- 50% fewer postoperative air leaks compared to nonbuttressed reloads in pulmonary lobectomies11,††
- 41% fewer patients required a chest tube12,‡‡
Signia™ Stapling System
The world's first smart stapler13
The Signia™ Stapling system works with a variety of existing Medtronic Stapling reloads and the portfolio of compatible reloads is continually expanding. When coupled with Tr-Staple 2.0 reloads it provides real-time feedback to help empower surgical decision making.14,*
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LigaSure™ Maryland thoracic jaw device
Trust in confidence
Delicate thoracic tissue requires a strong seal to prevent vascular injury. LigaSure™ Maryland thoracic jaw is a multifunctional device with the benefits of a Maryland dissector, grasper, and cold scissors combined with the safety of LigaSure™ technology.15,16
- Significantly higher burst pressure on large pulmonary vessels sealed with the LigaSure™ Maryland jaw thoracic device LF1930T (297 mmHg) is 13% higher than the average for Harmonic Ace™* +7 (258 mmHg)17,†,ΩΩΩ,††††,‡‡‡‡
- The first minimally invasive advanced energy device specifically indicated for sealing pulmonary veins and arteries/vessels up to, and including, 7 mm18,ΩΩΩΩ