About this Device
The ECHELON™+ Stapler is a powered laparoscopic stapler designed to accommodate a wide variety of tissue variability. It features a reengineered anvil that, with ECHELON™ Gripping Surface Technology Reloads, is designed for more uniform compression to better capture and form staples, as well as a motor that automatically adapts to tissue thickness3 to enhance compression and improve audible feedback.
Specialties
Colorectal, Thoracic, Bariatric, Urologic, General
Procedures
LAR, Colectomy, Lobectomy, Wedge Resection, Segmentectomy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Revisions
Advancing Staple Line Security
The ECHELON™+ Stapler advances staple line security to help reduce complications.
• Reduced leaks at the staple line1
• Better staple line formation2
• Associated with reduced bleeding-related complications4
• Less tissue movement while firing5
Compared to Medtronic Signia™ Stapler with Tri-Staple™ Reloads
Performance-Driven Results, Backed by Evidence
Since 2017, the use of ECHELON™ Powered Staplers has demonstrated an association with reduced clinical complications, reduced hospital costs, and improved efficiency in bariatric, thoracic and colorectal procedures.6
Large-scale, real-world, peer-reviewed studies:
• 46,000+ patients
• 700+ hospitals
• 9 studies across 7 countries and 3 continents
Features & Benefits

Dynamic Firing Motor
Slows as it engages thick tissue to enhance tissue compression and audible feedback.

ECHELON™+ Anvil
Reengineered anvil with tapered pockets to better capture and form staples for significantly fewer leaks at the staple line.1

ECHELON™ Gripping Surface Technology Reloads
Adds more support while firing to help produce better staples and reduce tissue movement.7
Device Specifications and Comparisons
Device Specifications and Comparisons
The ECHELON™+ Stapler with GST Reloads is intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses.
Select Competitive Products: Medtronic Signia™ Stapling System
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ECHELON™+ Stapling System |
ECHELON 3000 Stapler System |
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Codes |
PCEE45A, PCEE60A, PLEE45A, PLEE60A, PSEE45A, PSEE60A, GST45W, GST45B, GST45D, GST45G, GST45T, GST60W, GST60B, GST60D, GST60G, GST60T, ECH60R
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ECH45C, ECH45L, ECH45S, ECH60C, ECH60L, ECH60R, ECH60S, GST45B, GST45D, GST45G, GST45T, GST45W, GST60B, GST60D, GST60G, GST60T, GST60W
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Associated Reloads |
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Description |
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Firing |
Powered |
Powered |
Articulation |
Manual |
Powered |
Shaft Length |
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Degrees of Articulation |
88º |
>110º |
Staple Rows |
6 |
6 |
Max Firings |
12 |
12 |
Staple Form |
B-Form |
B-Form |
Qty./Box |
3 |
3 |
Supporting Documentation
Product Resources
Evidence Resources
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