Circular staplers

EEA™ circular stapler with DST Series™ technology

<p>EEA™ staplers with DST Series™ technology incorporate proprietary directional stapling technology (DST), 3.5 mm staples, and a host of other features.</p>

Frequently asked questions

The DST Series™ EEA™ XL is 10 cm longer and was designed for laparoscopic use.

The difference in the clamping distance from the time the green line becomes visible to the time the device is fully tightened is less than 1 mm. As a result, it is always recommended that the device be fully tightened and then the presence of the green line verified to ensure optimal staple formation.

The existing reusable sizers are compatible with the DST Series™ EEA™ staplers.

No. The 21 mm and 25 mm DST Series™ EEA™ OrVil™ accessories are compatible with all 21 mm and 25 mm DST Series™ EEA™ XL staplers only.

You should always squeeze the handle fully when firing. At the completion of the firing stroke a tactile crunch and audible click will reinforce that the firing process is complete.

Yes. The DST Series™ EEA™ OrVil™ accessories are compatible with both staple heights for the appropriate diameter product, i.e., 21 mm with 21 mm, and 25 mm with 25 mm.

Yes. If a surgeon positions an anvil then decides that the larger or smaller staple height is appropriate, they can open a new stapler and use the anvil that has already been placed.

Ordering information

Item number Lumen size Color code Staple height Tissue type Units per box
EEA2135 21 mm Aqua 3.5 mm Medium 3
EEA21 21 mm Aqua 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEAXL2135 21 mm Aqua 3.5 mm Medium 3
EEAXL21 21 mm Aqua 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEA2535 25 mm White 3.5 mm Medium 3
EEA25 25 mm White 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEAXL2535 25 mm White 3.5 mm Medium 3
EEAXL25 25 mm White 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEA2835 28 mm Blue 3.5 mm Medium 3
EEA28 28 mm Blue 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEAXL2835 28 mm Blue 3.5 mm Medium 3
EEAXL28 28 mm Blue 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEA31 31 mm Green 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEAXL31 31 mm Green 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEA33 33 mm Yellow 4.8 mm Thick 3
EEAXL33 33 mm Yellow 4.8 mm Thick 3