The advantages of the bladeless trocar include:
VersaStep™ bladeless trocars combine the advantages of Step™ radial dilation technology with the Versaseal™ Plus universal seal. The defect size from radially dilating trocars has been shown to be smaller than bladed trocars.3,†,‡,§
Step™ bladeless trocars incorporate Step™ radial dilation technology with a truly bladeless obturator. The defect size from radially dilating trocars has been shown to be smaller than bladed trocars.3,†,‡,§
Mini Step™ bladeless trocars incorporate Step™ radial dilation technology with a truly bladeless obturator. The defect size from radially dilating trocars has been shown to be smaller than bladed trocars.3,†,‡,§ The low profile design makes this line of bladeless trocars ideal for small patients.
Whatever your surgical speciality, our bladeless trocars will meet your clinical needs by creating and maintaining port entry in a variety of endoscopic procedures.1
†Measured defect size of 5.4 x 3.8 mm was significantly smaller than linear bladed trocars (10.5 x 6.1 mm, P < .001).
‡Functional defect size as measured by bead technique of 13.12 +/- 0.35 mm was significantly smaller than linear bladed trocars (14.12 +/- 0.64 mm, P < .001).
§Animal data is not necessarily indicative of human clinical outcomes.
1. Based on internal test report #2143-114, Applies to 12 mm trocars, when compared to Applied Kii™* (12 mm, Z-thread cannula). March 2013.
2. Based on internal VOC report, Project Eichler and Lieberman research. May 2013.
3. Shafer DM et al. Comparision of Five Different Abdominal Access Trocar Systems: Analysis of Insertion Force, Removal Force, and Defect Size. Surgical Innovation, Vol. 13, No. 3, September 2006.