Covidien 030813 – STAPLER, MULTIFIRE ENDO GIA, 30-3.5, EACH

The Multifire Endo GIA 30 stapler is designed for introduction and use through all appropriately sized trocar sleeves, or larger sized trocar sleeves with the use of a converter.

The Multifire Endo GIA 30 stapler is designed for use with Multifire Endo GIA 30-3.5 single-use loading units. The Multifire Endo GIA 30 stapler places two, triple staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple staggered rows. The size of the staples is 3.5 mm.

The cartridge contains 32 staples of 0.21mm diameter titanium wire arranged in two, double staggered rows 32.5mm long. The staple length is 3.5mm before closure and the height is approximately 1.5mm when closed. The preformed staple leg is a specific length; however, the height and shape of the closed staple may vary according to the tissue thickness.

Features and Benefits

Shaft rotates 360 degrees

Accessibility and ease of use.

Titanium staples

Minimizes CAT Scan and MRI distoration.

2.0, 2.5 and 3.5 disposable loading units can be used in the same instrument

Ease of use and cost savings-Do not have to open two instruments.

Safety interlock

Prevents a previously fired disposable loading unit from being fired a second time.

Fire 7 times for a total of 8 firings

Cost effective for the hospital.

Pre-fire safety

Safety! Cannot be fired unless the approximating lever is completely closed. (Bold black marking on approximating lever should not be visible when closed). -Preventing Prefire.

New sharp, sterile knife blade with each loading unit

Always sharp with each firing. Precise transection with each use.

Easy push button DLU release

Loading is simple and uncomplicated.

Black bold calibrations -marked on three sides of the cartridge

Depicts tissue orientation within the jaws of the instrument.

Black bold “cut” mark on the DLU

Lets the surgeon know precisely how far the knife blade cuts.

FAQs

Is there a safety mechanism within the instrument?

Yes, the safety interlock prevents a previously fired disposable loading unit from being fired a second time.

How many times can the instrument be fired?

The Multifire Endo GIA 30 can be loaded 7 times for a total of eight firings.

What size staples are available for the Multifire Endo GIA 30 instrument?

The staple sizes available are 2.0, 2.5 and 3.5.

How many times can the Multifire Endo GIA 30 be loaded?

It can be loaded 7 times for a total of 8 firings.

Do the Multifire Endo GIA 30 reloads come with a new blade?

Yes, each single use reload comes with a new sharp, sterile knife blade.