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The Signia™ stapling system

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Reduce waste2,*

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Waste reduction

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  • VATS Lobectomy – 62 % Less Waste2,3,*
  • Gastric Bypass – 70 % Less Waste2,3,*
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy – 40% Less waste2,3,*

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Smart, Sustainable, Signia™

The Signia™ handle can be used for 300 procedures4 and interchangeable adapters can be used for 50 procedures.5

Only One rechargeable Battery for 300 procedures & 3000 firing.4

A single-use Powershell is used for the patient in each procedure.

Disposable Reload and new blade are used for each firing.

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References

* Compared to the single-use Echelon Flex™* staplers in VATS, sleeve gastrectomies, and gastric bypasses. Total waste based on device component weights and expected circulation ratio of each component per procedure.

† in VATS lobectomies

1. Based on internal test report #RE00024826, Signia™ stapling system summative usability report, January 2016.

2. M. Meissner, et al, Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Single-Use and Multi-Use Surgical Staplers with Staple Line Buttressing in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2023:16 1423–1433

3. S. Lichtnegger, M. Meissner, Potential of waste prevention of reusable stapling systems by the example of Medtronic, 2019 Pulsewerk

4. Based on internal test report RE00089336SigniaTM Powered Handle 303 Cycle Executive Summary Report

5. Based on internal test report RE00107846 SigniaTM Linear Adapter Executive Summary Report