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Signia™ powered with Tri-Staple™ Technology for Bedside stapling

Don't compromise on staple lines in robotic surgery

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Get better staple line formation in your robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) procedures

No matter what surgical robot you use, staple line formation and the underlying stapling technology should not be compromised on.

As a surgeon you should have a choice in which surgical tools and stapling technology to use for open, laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

We believe in deploying the best stapling technology for those critical moments in robotic surgery or robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) procedures to promote better patient outcomes, reduce pain points for the First Assistant and enhance clinical confidence.

Would you trust these staple lines?

The intelligent performance of Signia™ with Tri-Staple™ technology provides better staple formation than the da Vinci SureForm™* stapler.1,†

Image taken from signia-tri-staple-vs-sureform-competitive-brochure

As the comparison data highlights, SureForm™ staple formation underperforms across medium to extra thick tissue (Black, Green, Blue), leaving an undercrimped or compromised quality staple formation.1,†

FAQ

What is bedside stapling technique?

A surgical technique that uses a manual or energy powered stapler to close incisions after surgery.

This involves deploying a handheld or bedside stapling device such as the Signia™ linear stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology, instead of using the in-built stapling arm of a surgical robot.

How can I implement Signia™ staplers with Tri-Staple™ technology in my RAS procedures?

Get in touch with your local Energy and Stapling Rep, or complete this form to be contacted by a member of our team.

What other benefits are there for patients and healthcare providers by adopting bedside stapling?

A study in Surgical Endoscopy publish in July 2024 analysed data over a 12-month period tracking how well a cohort of patients in the US recovered after their robotic bariatric surgery that utilised Medtronic’s Signia™ linear stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology in a bedside stapling approach and Intuitive’s SureForm™* robotic stapler.

You can access the full study here via Open Access

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Fewer ICU visits3
 

Bedside staplers
8.5 times less than robotic staplers (SureForm™*), p<0.05

Medtronic bedside staplers
17.2 times less than robotic staplers (SureForm™*), p<0.001

Less Operative Room Time3

Bedside staplers
19 minutes less than robotic staplers (SureForm™*), p<0.001

Medtronic bedside staplers
32 minutes less than robotic staplers (SureForm™*), p<0.001

Saving Inpatient Costs3
 

Bedside staplers
$1,267 USD less than robotic staplers (SureForm™*), p<0.001

Medtronic bedside staplers
$2,670 USD less than robotic staplers (SureForm™*), p<0.001

Where can I learn more about Medtronic’s stapling technology for my specialty?

Bariatrics

Strong staple line is key to minimising complications in bariatric surgery.

Medtronic’s reinforced reloads with Tri-Staple™ technology are designed to work in harmony with the natural properties of tissue before, during and after stapling.

Colorectal

Maximizing blood supply to the anastomotic site is crucial in reducing the risk of anastomotic leaks.

Tri-Staple™ technology's graduated compression profile with varied staple heights allow for greater perfusion into the staple line.2,††

Thoracic

Thoracic surgeons rely on consistent stapling technology.

Learn more about our Reinforced Reloads with Tri-Staple™ technology and Signia™ small diameter reloads.

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References

† When fired in indicated porcine tissue thickness. Preclinical testing may not be indicative of clinical performance.

†† Compared to flat-faced cartridges with single-height staples.

1. Based on internal report #RE00498029, Competitive evidence final report — Signia™ with Tri-Staple™ technology vs. Intuitive’s da Vinci robotic stapling system with SureForm™* SmartFire technology.

2. Based on internal test report #2128-002-2, Final analysis of staple-line vascularity using MicroCT. July 2015.

3. Clapp. B.L. et all, Effectiveness of Bedside Staplers in Bariatric Robotic Procedures. , July 2024, pp. 1–9.