Sonicision™ Curved Jaw Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection System

The next-generation of cordless ultrasonic energy

Sonicision™ Curved Jaw Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection System

A cordless, hand-held, pistol-grip ultrasonic device for use in open and laparoscopic procedures for soft-tissue dissection and vessel coagulation.
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The Sonicision™ system is designed to accommodate a variety of open and laparoscopic procedures in the following areas:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • General
  • Pediatrics
  • Plastics
  • Orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space)

FEATURES

FREEDOM FROM CORDS1

With the cordless Sonicision™ curved jaw device, freedom from cords means you can:

  • Improve movement, mobility,§ and safety2,Ω in any OR
  • Use an ultrasonic dissector that’s designed for easier passing during procedures 1,Ω
  • Use an ultrasonic dissector that enables more natural movement compared to devices with cords1,‡‡

SINGLE BUTTON DUAL-MODE ENERGY ACTIVATION1

The Sonicision™ curved jaw device is designed to improve focus on the procedure with intuitive, single-button energy activation.1,‡,§§ It also:

  • Allows access to minimum and maximum energy modes so the surgeon’s eyes can stay on the surgical field1,††
  • Facilitates versatility within procedures by providing two distinct energy modes1,Ω

TAPERED, CURVED JAW1

The tapered, curved jaw on the Sonicision™ dissector:

  • Facilitates precise access to tissue planes1,§,‡‡
  • Enables visualization of target structures1,‡
  • Allows the surgeon to hug or follow curved anatomical structures1,††
  • Provides access in tight spaces1,‡

AUTOWASHABLE AND AUTOCLAVABLE

The Sonicision™ curved jaw device has an autowashable, autoclavable generator and a nonsterile battery that:

  • Streamline cleaning and sterilization†
  • Reduce special handling of system components†
  • Allow for use in more procedures before replacements are needed thanks to an increased overall useful life of the battery and generator4,6
  • Provide a wide variety of sterile barrier/steam sterilization cycle combinations to accommodate hospital needs3
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†Compared to the first-generation Sonicision™ system.

‡33 out of 33 surgeons surveyed after use agreed.

§29 out of 33 surgeons surveyed after use agreed. 

Ω32 out of 33 surgeons surveyed after use agreed.

††31 out of 32 surgeons surveyed after use agreed.

‡‡30 out of 33 surgeons surveyed after use agreed.

§§17 out of 30 surgeons surveyed after use agreed.

1. Based on internal test report #R0042752 rev A, Marketing evaluation of surgeon experience using the Sonicision™ curved jaw cordless ultrasonic dissector. Feb. 13–17, Feb. 28, March 3, May 16, 2017.

2. Brogmus G, Leone W, Butler L, Hernandez E. Best practices in OR suite layout and equipment choices to reduce slips, trips, and falls. AORN J. 2007;86(3):384–394.

3. Sonicision™ Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection System [user’s guide]. Minneapolis, MN: Medtronic, 2016.

4. Based on internal test report #R0042707 rev A, Reusable life test verification report for the SCBA reusable battery pack. April 26, 2017.

5. Based on internal test report #RE00113195 rev A, Reusable life test verification report for the SCBA reusable battery pack — Oxivir. Sept. 13, 2017.

6. Based on internal test report #RE00108733 rev A, Reusable life test verification (SCGAA-TA9). Aug. 24, 2017.