About this Device
Properly formed staples are a key component of secure surgical stapling, but thick tissue can cause staples to become bent and malformed. PROXIMATE Linear Cutters offer controlled compression to prepare tissue for stapling and four different reloads to address a variety of tissue thicknesses.2
Specialties
Thoracic, Gastric, Gynecologic, Pediatric
Procedures
Colectomy, Small Bowel Resection, Gastrectomy, Lobectomy, Wedge Resection
Features & Benefits

Reduced Risk of Leaks
Unique jaw closure mechanism helps reduce risk of staple line leakage.3 The PROXIMATE™ Linear Cutter had a 34% higher mean luminal leak pressure when compared to DST Series GIA.4

Superior Staple Form
The PROXIMATE™ Linear Cutter has 51% fewer malformed staples than DST Series™ GIA™ in thick tissue.1

Wide Tissue Thickness Range
Four reloads designed for a variety of tissue thicknesses to provide the flexibility to select a size based on the needs of each patient. (White cartridge available for 55mm stapler and gold cartridge available for 75mm. Blue and green cartridges available for 55mm, 75mm, and 100mm.)
Device Specifications and Comparisons
Device Specifications and Comparisons
PROXIMATE™ Linear and Vascular Linear Cutters with Safety Lock-Out have application in gastrointestinal, gynecologic, thoracic, and pediatric surgery for transection, resection, and the creation of anastomoses and can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing materials.
Select Competitive Products: Medtronic GIA™ Auto Suture™ Stapler with DST Series™ Technology, Medtronic GIA™ Stapler with Tri-Staple™ Technology
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ETHICON PROXIMATE™ Linear Cutters |
ETHICON™ Linear Cutters |
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Codes |
TCD75, TCT10, TCT55, TCT75, TLC10, TLC55, TLC75, TVC55, TCR10, TCR55, TCR75, TRD75, TRT10, TRT55, TRT75, TVR55
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NTLC55, NTLC75, SR55, SR75
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Associated Reloads |
TVR55, TCR55, TRT55, TCR75, TRD75, TRT75, TCR10, TRT10 |
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Description |
Linear Cutter with Reload |
Selectable Linear Cutter with 3D Staples |
Device Technology |
Cam Closure Mechanism |
Selectable Staple Height |
Size |
55mm, 75mm, 100mm |
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Staple Rows |
4 |
6 |
Closed Staple Height |
1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.0mm |
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Max Firings |
8 |
12 |
Staple Technology |
B-Form |
3D |
Qty./Box |
3 |
3 |
Supporting Documentation
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