Medtronic Introduces Signia(TM) Stapling System, Innovative Surgical Stapler for Minimally Invasive Surgery
February 16 2017 - 8:58AM
New Single-Handed
Powered Stapling System Provides Real-time Feedback During
Surgery1
DUBLIN - Feb. 16, 2017 -
Delivering on its commitment to develop and expand minimally
invasive surgery (MIS) technologies and capabilities, Medtronic plc
(NYSE: MDT) announced the launch of its Signia(TM) Stapling System.
The latest addition to the company's MIS portfolio, the Signia
system provides surgeons with real-time feedback and automated
responses to that real-time data.
The Signia system includes Adaptive Firing(TM)
technology that measures the firing force and adjusts the stapler's
speed based on tissue variability measurements, allowing for
consistent staple lines2,3. Human
tissue differs in thickness throughout the body and its organ
systems. For example, tissue is thinnest at the top of the stomach
and thickest at the bottom of the stomach near the small
intestine4. Adaptive
Firing technology can detect the variability of tissue and
automatically adjust the stapler's speed during MIS procedures;
this allows surgeons to fire staples consistently and
evenly2,3. The Signia
system also offers surgeons one-handed staple firing, allowing them
to free up their other hand and stay focused on the surgical
site5.
"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," said 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. "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 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."
The benefits of MIS procedures are well
documented. MIS is less invasive than traditional open surgery and
can be used in multiple surgical procedure areas including
thoracic, bariatric, colorectal and gynecological. The Signia
system is launching initially in the United States, Western Europe,
and Japan. It is expected to roll out to additional global
geographies during the company's fiscal year 2018.
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The Signia(TM) Stapling System from
Medtronic The Signia(TM) stapling system is the
world's first stapler that empowers surgeons with real-time
feedback in the palm of their hand. |
The Signia(TM) handle provides real-time
feedback
The LED screen on the Signia(TM) stapling system displays
real-time audible and visual feedback about meaningful
information. |
Click the thumbnails above for a larger image. |
To view an animation of the
Signia Stapler System in use, click
here http://oak.ctx.ly/r/5ffs9
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin,
Ireland, is among the world's largest medical technology, services
and solutions companies - alleviating pain, restoring health and
extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic
employs more than 88,000 people worldwide, serving physicians,
hospitals and patients in approximately 160 countries. The company
is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to
take healthcare Further, Together.
Any forward-looking statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in
Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from
anticipated results.
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1 Based on
internal test report #RE00024826, Signia(TM) stapling system
summative usability report, January 2016.
2 Based on
internal test report #R2146-151-0, Powered Stapling Firing Speed
DOE Analysis and ASA Parameters, 2015.
3 Based on
internal test report #R2146-173-0, ASA Verification Testing with
Slow Speed Force Limit Evaluation, 2015.
4 Elariny
H, González H, Wang B. 24. Tissue thickness of human stomach
measured on excised gastric specimens from obese patients.
Surg Technol Int. 2005; 14:119-124.
5 Based on
internal test report #RE00024826. Signia(TM) Stapling System
Summative Usability Report, Rev A, January 2016.
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