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Aquamantys System

and Bipolar Sealers

Bipolar Sealers with Cutting

The Aquamantys^®3 System and bipolar sealers with cutting offer monopolar cutting capabilities in addition to patented Transcollation^® technology, a combination of radiofrequency (RF) energy and saline that provides hemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone during surgery.

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AQUAMANTYS3 GENERATOR

Aquamantys3 Generator

The Aquamantys3 System is the only multifunctional advanced energy system that combines patented Transcollation technology with monopolar cutting capabilities.

Features of the Aquamantys3 Generator include:

Smart cassette with device recognition, which delivers safe, quick set-up of handpieces
Graphic user interface with convenient touchscreen functionality
Bipolar power settings from 5-300 watts and monopolar settings from 1-120 watts
Ability to select three different flow rate settings

Only disposable devices and accessories specifically recommended by Medtronic Advanced Energy may be used with Aquamantys3 generators.

Ordering Information:

Description	Catalog Number
Aquamantys3 Pump Generator	40-404-1

BSC 9.1

BSC 9.1 Bipolar Sealer with Cutting

The BSC 9.1 Bipolar Sealer with Cutting is a unique device that combines the benefits of Transcollation technology and electrosurgical cutting. The BSC 9.1 is designed to control bleeding and reduce total surgery time by eliminating the need to switch devices during surgery.*

Product Features and Benefits

Inner electrode and outer wire deliver Transcollation technology
Concentrally shaped outer wire provides bi-directional cutting capabilities
Grip area on handle improves ergonomics
Swivel cable reduces cable drag
Malleable shaft enables flexibility in accessing hard-to-reach areas

Clinical Benefits of Transcollation Technology

Reduces transfusion rates by minimizing intra- and post-operative blood loss^1,2,†
Reduced transfusion rates contribute to reduced hospital length of stay^3,‡
Reduces post-operative incidence of hemarthrosis, which may lead to a reduction in pain and swelling^4,†
Significantly reduces post-operative drainage^1,2

Surgical Applications

The BSC 9.1 Bipolar Sealer with Cutting is commonly used in the following orthopaedic procedures

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
Total hip arthroplasty (THA)
Trauma
Orthopaedic oncology

For more information about the Aquamantys3 BSC 9.1 Bipolar Sealer with Cutting, contact Medtronic Advanced Energy or your local sales representative.

Product Specifications:

Electrode length	Electrode width	Overall width of tip	Angle at tip	Out of body shaft length
10.59mm (.417")	2.99mm (.1180")	9.1mm (0.358")	0 degrees	82.55mm (3.25")

Ordering Information:

Description	Catalog Number
Aquamantys BSC 9.1L Bipolar Sealer with Cutting	25-105-1
Aquamantys BSC 9.1S Bipolar Sealer with Cutting	25-106-1

Performance has not been specifically established with the BSC 9.1.

^†

Performance has not been specifically established in all procedures.

^‡

Covance MedPAR Report; length of stay has not been specifically correlated with the Aquamantys system.

References

Marulanda GA, Ulrich SD, Seyler TM et al. Reductions in blood loss with a bipolar sealer in total hip arthroplasty. Expert Rev Med Devices 2008; 5(2):125-131.

Marulanda GA, Ragland PS, Seyler TM et al. Reductions in blood loss with use of a bipolar sealer for hemostasis in primary total knee arthroplasty. Surg Tech XIV 2005; 12:281-286.

Covance report; 2008 MedPAR database based on ICD‐9‐CM Codes for 100% of Medicare beneficiaries.

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Rosenberg AG. Reducing blood loss in total joint surgery with a saline‐coupled bipolar sealing technology. J Arthrop 2007; 22(4):82‐85.