“It manages energy so you spend yours focused on the patient” Reference: Valleylab™ FT10 Energy Platform [Service Manual]. Boulder, CO: Medtronic 2015.
“Next generation electrosurgical precision” Reference: Based on internal test report # R0064443 Rev A, Ex-vivo Monopolar Procedural Flow Evaluation on the Valleylab™ FT10 Energy Platform; November 2014.
“Freedom of movement” Reference: Based on internal test report #2-108-10, Validation of Milwaukee USG1 marketing report surgeon evaluation of 5mm Cordless Laparoscopic Ultrasonic Shears. April 8 – May 6, 2010.
“Precise dissection and reliable seals from one device” Reference: Based on internal test report #RE00041188, Validation marketing claims: independent surgeon feedback collected during Medtronic-sponsored cadaver and porcine labs. October 2015 and February 2016.
“Benefits stick. Tissue doesn't. nonstick nano-coating makes LigaSure™ technology better than ever” References: When Comparing the LF4418 to the LF4318, the nonstick coating on the LigaSure Impact™ device jaws reduces sticking by 67%. Based on internal test report #RE00034755, LF4418 design verification report: benchtop testing using porcine abdominal aorta, mesentery, and renal arteries, with average (lbs.) sticking force. Feb. 24, 2016 and March 25, 2016.
When comparing the LF1837 to the LF1637, the nonstick coating on the LigaSure™ blunt tip device jaws reduces sticking by 41%. Based on internal test report #RE00062678, Benchtop tissue sticking comparison of the Ethicon™* G2, Voyant™* 5 mm Fusion, LigaSure™ LF1637, and LigaSure™ LF1837 devices conducted on porcine uterine tissue using the ForceTriad™ energy platform. Instances of tissue sticking to jaws measured over 110 seals per device. October 5, 2016.