Bariatric surgeon Andrew Wheeler, M.D., shares with General Surgery News about why he uses our Signia™ stapler with Tri-Staple™ reloads in his procedures. This clinical paper was sponsored by Medtronic.
Powered staplers
Signia™ linear stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology
<p>The Signia™ linear stapler includes Tri-Staple™ and Adaptive Firing™ technology within an intelligence-enabled powered handle featuring an OLED display screen.</p> <p> </p>
Features
Experience the proven performance of Tri-Staple™ technology
The Signia™ linear stapler:
- Delivers consistent staple lines†,3,4
- Provides precision and maneuverability◊,6 with fully powered articulation, rotation, and clamping§,5
- Displays real-time feedback on an LED screen to help you make informed decisions about your staple load selection¶,7
Fewer malformed staples.†,‡,1 Stronger staple lines.†,‡,8
The Signia™ linear stapler is compatible with our existing reload portfolio featuring the proven performance of Tri-Staple™ technology. Compared to the Ethicon™* powered stapler with GST technology, that combination delivers:
- 3x fewer malformed staples†,1
- 50% stronger staple lines†,8
What surgeons are saying
A hybrid approach
Watch how one surgeon uses the Signia™ stapler in his robotic sleeve gastrostomies.
Hybrid approach sleeve gastrectomy – Nathan D. Allison, MD, FACS (05:14).
Making the switch
A bariatric surgeon tells General Surgery News why he switched to the Signia™ stapler.
Adaptive Firing™ technology
Check out our technical summary to learn more about the science behind adaptive firing™ technology — and how it works across different tissue conditions.
Update your Signia™ power handle software
The Valleylab™ Exchange (VLEX™) software update system enables you to update software on your Signia™ power handle. This ensures that you have access to the latest performance features as new features become available for your device.
Valleylab™ Exchange is a software application that you download, install, and run on your computer.
Valleylab™ Exchange software requirements:
Application is supported by Windows 10
Requires 9 GB free space
Recommended browser: Google Chrome
Download and install Valleylab™ Exchange application software
Ordering information
| Item number | Description | Units per box |
|---|---|---|
| SIGPHANDLE | Signia™ power handle | 1 |
| SIGPSHELL | Signia™ power control shell | 6 |
| SIGADAPTSTND | Signia™ linear adapter | 1 |
| SIGADAPTXL | Signia™ linear adapter xl | 1 |
| SIGADAPTSHORT | Signia™ linear adapter short | 1 |
| SIGSBCHGR | Signia™ single-bay charger | 1 |
| SIGRIG | Signia™ reusable insertion guide | 1 |
| SIGMRET | Signia™ manual retraction tool | 1 |
| SIGTRAY | Signia™ sterilization tray | 1 |
| SIGPCORD1 | Signia™ power cord 1 — United States of America | 1 |
| SIGPCORD6 | Signia™ power cord 6 — Japan | 1 |
Resources
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† Preclinical results may not correlate with clinical performance in humans.
‡ Compared to Ethicon™* powered stapling with GST technology.
§ 38 out of 38 surgeons surveyed agreed.
◊ Compared to manual staplers or EES Echelon Flex™* during placement.
¶ Bench test results may not necessarily be indicative of clinical performance.
- Based on internal test report PCG-028, Signia™ stapling system competitive claims. March 27, 2017.
- Based on internal test report PCG-032, Comparison of undercrimped staple measurements between Medtronic and Ethicon™* powered stapling platforms.
- Based on internal test report R2146-173-0, ASA verification testing with slow speed force limit evaluation. 2015.
- Based on internal test report R2146-151-0, Powered stapling firing speed DOE analysis and ASA parameters. 2015.
- Based on internal test report RE00024826 rev D, Signia™ stapling system summative usability. September 2016.
- Based on internal report R0033554, iDrive™ Ultra stapler PCR summary. November 2012.
- Based on internal test report RE00055515, Surgeon evaluation testing Signia™ stapling system sensing technology and real-time feedback. August 4, 2016.
- Based on internal test report RE00147607, 4.5 mm round staple pull-apart analysis.