Bariatric Times - August 2008 - (Page 41) Bariatric Times • August 2008 Buyers Guide 2008 41 Veritas is available for linear and circular staplers. W. L. GORE & Associates Gore Seamguard® Bioabsorable Staple Line Reinforcement is specifically engineered to reduce the incidence of perioperative leaks and bleeding in a variety of open and minimally invasive surgeries. Then, after six months, it is completely absorbed, eliminating the risk of prolonged inflammatory response. SURGICAL IMPLANTS Kapp Surgical Instruments, Inc. Bariatric Ring Marker This Schreiber-Kapp designed marker is intended to be used to radiographically mark (with XRay) the site of “gastropexy” performed during gastric bypass surgery, thereby making it easily accessible for future diagnostic, therapeutic, and feeding purposes. This permanent marker of the bypassed stomach anchors stomach to abdominal wall (pre-gastrostomy). SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Clip Appliers Applied Medical Direct Drive® Laparoscopic Disposable Clip Applier Sets the standard for security and reliability. Unlike springloaded devices, only the Direct Drive clip applier features a superior clip advancing mechanism to ensure consistent and reliable clip delivery. TiGold® clip technology offers superior closure and retention, while low profile jaws enhance clip visibility and placement. Direct Drive® Laparoscopic Reposable Clip Applier Combines the speed and precision of disposable clip appliers with the tactile feedback and reliability of reusable systems. Direct Drive clip appliers feature a revolutionary clip advancing mechanism that ensures consistent clip delivery. TiGold® clip technology offers superior closure and retention, while low profile jaws enhance clip visibility and placement. Covidien Endo Clip™ III 5mm clip applier Clip Logic™ technology has been incorporated into the jaw mechanism, which forces the jaws open and into alignment, thereby providing a perfect environment in which to load a clip. Ensures secure clip formation and provides the capability to perform blunt dissection. More intuitive design. Graspers Applied Medical Direct Drive® Laparoscopic Reposable Graspers Applied Medical’s Direct Drive® laparoscopic reposable grasper delivers the optimum balance between traction and pressure. Featuring clinically proven latis® pads, the Direct Drive grasper provides true atraumatic handling of delicate tissue while maintaining a reliable grip for maximum control. The graspers are available in standard and bariatric lengths. Laparoscopic Allergan Gastric Balloon Suction Catheter (GBSC) Designed to provide visible and tactile delineation of the atrium of the stomach for sizing a gastric pouch during a gastric bypass procedure. The GBSC also has the ability to decompress, drain, and remove gastric fluid from the stomach as well. Automated Medical Products Corp. Iron Intern® Single or double arm automatic retractor holder used in open and laparoscopic procedures. Steinberg Lap Band™ Introducer Simplifies the introduction of Lap-Band™ while minimizing potential damage. Open Applied Medical Alexis® Wound Retractor Provides 360˚ of atraumatic, circumferential retraction while protecting wound margins from contamination. By ensuring a clean field of view, Alexis retractor provides unobstructed http://PearsonAssessment.com
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