Thursday, February 16, 2017

Medtronic launches Signia(TM) Stapling System for innovative Minimally Invasive Surgery

Medtronics.com 
  
Medtronic today announced the launch of its Signia(TM) Stapling System, which has Adaptive Firing(TM) technology to detect the tissue strength and type of tissue worked at allowing for consistent staple lines. This is in line with the company’s commitment to develop and enhance Minimal Invasive Surgery capabilities and technology. 

Medtronics.com
Human tissues have variable thickness and consistency throughout body, so the Signia stapling system can measure the force required for a specific tissue and adjust the speed of firing staples.
The device also includes one single handheld firing gun to allow the operator’s more choice and ease of use keeping the other hand free.

"The Signia system is a first-of-its-kind stapling system and represents our commitment to pioneering intelligence-based minimally invasive surgical solutions," said Chris Barry, senior vice president and president of the Surgical Innovations business, which is part of the Minimally Invasive Therapies Group at Medtronic. "Ultimately, healthcare should help patients get better, faster with less pain; MIS delivers on that commitment."

Dana Portenier, M.D., FACS, co-program director, Duke Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Fellowship division chief, Duke Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Duke Regional Hospital, chairman of surgery said "In my experience to date, I believe the articulation, rotation and firing of the Signia system provides an important new option in the performance of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its ability to provide the surgeon with helpful data and real-time response has the potential to contribute to more informed surgical decision-making."

The initially launch is limited to the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. It is expected to roll out to additional global locations during the company's fiscal year 2018.

                                             Medtronic Signia Stapling System

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