Olympus Corporation (Olympus) today announced full commercial launch in the U.S. and Canada of the POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider indicated for use in key surgical specialties that include colorectal, gynecological, thoracic, urological and vascular.
The POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider is designed to be fully operable with one hand for most surgeons, freeing up the other hand for other critical tasks during procedures. The device's design supports secure grasping and coagulation at the tipi and ergonomic comfort that helps reduce hand fatigue and promotes ease of use for the surgeon:
- Confident Vessel Sealing: Indicated for sealing vessels up to and including 7mm in diameter, including pulmonary vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics, with a jaw coating designed to minimize tissue sticking.
- Multifunctional Design: Jaw configuration that supports effective dissection with a curved and tapered tip that supports access to and visualization of target tissue in tight spaces.
- Ergonomic Comfort: Proximally located rotation wheel supports single-hand use with smooth frictionless rotation; less squeeze force is required to close the jaws and actuate the cut blade.
Across surgical specialties and open surgical procedures, the POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider offers clinical value such as reliable vessel sealing up to and including 7mm in diameter.
"The benefits of the POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw are immediately noticeable. The heat spread around the jaws is minimal, which helps keep the energy focused within the tissue held in the jaws during activation," said Dr. Karim Alavi, Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, UMass Memorial Medical Center. "The instrument combines an ergonomic design that fits comfortably and naturally in your hand with very good sealing and cutting performance."
The POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider joins the POWERSEAL 5mm portfolio. All are powered by the ESG-410 Surgical Energy Platform, which offers monopolar, standard bipolar, advanced bipolar, ultrasonic, and hybrid energy modes. The POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider is also compatible with the ESG-400 platform.
"Olympus is excited to launch the latest addition to its POWERSEAL portfolio that delivers precision and efficiency during open procedures," said Kanichi Matsumoto, Corporate Officer, Surgical Business Head, Olympus. "The POWERSEAL Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider was designed for ergonomic comfort and to minimize hand movement during procedures to allow surgeons to focus on what matters most: Their patient."
