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A history of innovation

Medtronic stapling 

We are dedicated to innovating stapling devices.

From the development of the earliest surgical staplers to the current advanced staple design of Tri-Staple™, Medtronic remains dedicated to the kinds of stapling innovations that our customers have come to depend on.

At Medtronic we leverage over 50 years of experience to bring our customers high quality and consistent solutions for open and minimally invasive surgical procedures.

EEA™ Circular stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology

Confidence comes full circle

Circular stapling now comes with Tri-Staple™ technology. That means more security1,*,† and a potential for greater perfusion at the staple line.2,‡

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Signia™ Small Diameter Reload

True 8 mm access3-6,§

With a narrow 6 mm anvil and an 8 mm shaft,3,4 the Signia™ small diameter reload:

  • Improves ability to gain access3,††
  • Aids in positioning around delicate tissue structures3,††
  • Delivers superior hemostasis vs. Ethicon Echelon Flex™* powered vascular stapler5,††

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Signia™ Stapling System

The world's first smart stapler7

The Signia™ Stapling system works with a variety of existing Medtronic Stapling reloads and the portfolio of compatible reloads is continually expanding. When coupled with Tr-Staple 2.0 reloads it provides real-time feedback to help empower surgical decision making.8,†

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Tri-Staple™ Technology

The core technology behind medtronic stapling

Tri-Staple™ technology is a proprietary medtronic stapling innovation which in recent years has transformed endoscopic stapling and is now set to do the same in open procedures.

Tri-Staple™ reloads have some fundamental differences to legacy technology that brings a host of clinical advantages for you and your patients.9

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Open stapling

Medtronic's portfolio of staplers for use in open surgical procedures

Linear staplers/ Circular staplers/ Linear cutters/ Hemorrhoidal

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Endo stapling

Medtronic's portfolio of stapling reloads and handles for use in endoscopic surgical procedures

Tri-Staple™ technology/ Speciality reloads/ Manual & smart handles

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Procedural kits

Medtronic's procedural kits support healthcare professionals become more efficient in managing daily duties while improving quality of patient care.

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References

* Compared to the average number of staples for  Ethicon™* CDH circular staplers (24 staples) vs  EEA™ circular stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology (38).

† Bench test results may not necessarily be indicative of clinical performance.

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

§ Preclinical results may not correlate with clinical performance in humans.

†† 15 out of 16 surgeons surveyed after use agreed when compared to larger 12 mm reloads

  1. Based on internal test report RE00276578_A_Memo_Tulip_Number of Staples
  2. Based on internal test report 2128 002 2 Engineering Report Perfusion. 2015
  3. Based on internal report #RE00014682, Small diameter reload summative usability. June 19-20, 22, 2017.
  4. Based on report #REOOl 42825. Image creation for Signia ™ small diameter reload. March 26, 2019.
  5. Based on internal report #RE00190239, Signia TM small diameter reload chronic study statistical analysis. March 26, 2019.
  6. Based on internal report RE00209946_ 41017-112 SOR vs EVPS Vessel Tension.
  7. Based on internal report RE00026887
  8. Based on internal RE00055515_SAGES. 2016
  9. Quero G, Fiorillo C, Menghi R, Rosa F, Massimiani G, Schena CA, De Sio D, Laterza V, Lucinato C, Papa V, Tondolo V. Preliminary evaluation of two-row versus three-row circular staplers for colorectal anastomosis after rectal resection: a single-center retrospective analysis. International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2022 Nov 17:1-0