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ETHICON PROXIMATE® Linear Cutters
ETHICON PROXIMATE® Linear Cutters
The PROXIMATE Linear Cutter has superior staple form,* helps reduce the risk of leaks and offers surgeons a wide range of open linear cutters for a variety of tissue thicknesses.
Features & Benefits
Clinical Heritage of ETHICON Linear Cutter Platforms
Over the past 25+ years, ETHICON has delivered quality and design in our linear cutter platforms.
A greater understanding of tissue control has supported improved leak performance.
ETHICON is committed to providing consistent compression and superior staple form* for reliable results.
Reduced risk of leaks
Unique CAM 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
Superior staple form in thick tissue compared to leading brands.1 The PROXIMATE Linear Cutter has 51% fewer malformed staples than DST Series™ GIA™ in thick tissue.2
The most options available
Widest range allows surgeons to select the most efficient size. Four different cartridges available for a variety of tissue thicknesses (white cartridge available for 55mm, gold cartridge available for 75mm).
Product Specifications
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TCD75 | 75mm Linear Cutter with Gold Reload |
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TCT10 | 100mm Linear Cutter with Green Reload |
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TCT55 | 55mm Linear Cutter with Green Reload |
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TCT75 | 75mm Linear Cutter with Green Reload |
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TLC10 | 100mm Linear Cutter with Blue Reload |
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TLC55 | 55mm Linear Cutter with Blue Reload |
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TLC75 | 75mm Linear Cutter with Blue Reload |
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Product Code |
Description |
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| TVC55 | 55mm Vascular Linear Cutter with White Reload |
References
*Benchtop testing in porcine tissue vs DST Series GIA (GIA8038S), Frankenman LC80B, Reach RLC8038S, Touchstone LC8038 at 2mm-5mm thickness range (p<0.001).
- Benchtop testing in porcine tissue vs. Autosture DST Series GIA (GIA8038S) at 2mm-5mm thickness range (p<0.001).
- Benchtop testing of formed staples fired in porcine tissue over a 2mm-5mm range of tissue thickness (p<0.001).
- Benchtop testing of luminal leak pressure in an excised animal tissue model.
- Benchtop testing of mean luminal leak pressure in an excised animal tissue model, DST80 92.3mmHg vs TLC75 141.3mmHg (p<0.001), and vs NTLC75 124.3mmHg (p=0.004).
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