MEGADYNE™ Telescoping Soft Tissue Dissector
Designed to be used with the MEGADYNE™ Electrosurgical Generator, the MEGADYNE™ Telescoping Soft Tissue Dissector powered by patented Geometric Electron Modulation (GEM) Technology offers monopolar powered tissue dissection with flexible working lengths and less thermal damage.1A
About this device
MEGADYNE™ Telescoping Soft Tissue Dissectors conduct an electrosurgical current from an electrosurgical unit (ESU) and delivers it to the target tissue to achieve the desired surgical effect. The electrosurgical active electrodes are intended to conduct radio frequency (RF) current for cutting and coagulation from the ESU to target soft tissue in a broad range of surgical procedures requiring the use of electrosurgery for cutting and cauterization.2
Features & benefits
Less thermal damage
By fluctuating power based on tissue impedance, GEM Technology is designed to minimize thermal damage1,3B and delivers a scalpel-like cutting effect.1,4B The constant power delivery of standard monopolar electrosurgery may lead to increased tissue trauma.
Multifunctional
This multifunctional tool can be used for incision, dissection, and coagulation, which may increase surgical efficiency.5 The telescoping shaft extends up to 6” for access to deep surgical cavities.6
Minimize surgical smoke
MEGADYNE™ Telescoping Soft Tissue Dissectors produced 99.6% less surgical smoke compared to stainless steel monopolar electrosurgery with 97% reduction in BaP, a known carcinogen, and 75% reduction in phenanthrene, a known irritant.7C
Supporting documentation
Related products
MEGADYNE™ Electrosurgical Pencils
Disposable, lightweight MEGADYNE™ Electrosurgical Pencils are pre-loaded with MEGADYNE™ E-Z CLEAN™ Electrosurgical Electrodes or Stainless Steel Electrodes. They deliver monopolar energy for dissection and are easily cleaned with a damp sponge.
MEGADYNE™ E-Z CLEAN™ Electrosurgical Electrodes
MEGADYNE™ E-Z CLEAN™ Electrosurgical Electrodes
For use with electrosurgical pencils, the MEGADYNE™ E-Z CLEAN™ Electrosurgical Electrodes offer a non-stick PTFE coating that is designed to be easily cleaned with a damp sponge.1 These are available in multiple tips and lengths and produce 68% less smoke than uncoated stainless steel blades.2A
References
A. vs. standard monopolar electrosurgery, in a preclinical porcine model on abdominal wall dermis that measured thermal damage via histology (p<0.05).
B. Based on proprietary GEM Technology and preclinical porcine testing on abdominal wall dermis that measured thermal damage via histology (p<0.05). GEM Technology and test results are achieved when used on the MEGADYNE™ MEGA POWER™ Generator in GEM Mode only.
C. In a preclinical porcine model vs. uncoated stainless steel blades at 60W analyzed via spectrophotometer and HPLC UV (p<0.001). Kisch T, et al. Electrocautery Devices with Feedback Mode and Teflon-Coated Blades Create Less Surgical Smoke for a Quality Improvement in the Operating Theater. Medicine, 2015;94(27).
- Ethicon, Megadyne ACE Blade Thermal Damage Claims. 10/31/2017. Windchill Document #PSP005780.
- MEGADYNE™ Telescoping Soft Tissue Dissector Instructions for Use. Ethicon, Inc.
- Ethicon, GEM Technical Monograph. 12/18/2017. Windchill Document #SCN053750.
- Ethicon, Megadyne Ace Blade 700 Instructions For Use.
- Ethicon. 510(k) Summary. 06/24/2008. FDA Document #K081791.
- Ethicon. Telescoping Smoke Evacuation Pencil and Telescoping Electrosurgical Pencil Product Attribute Claims. 01/14/2019. Memo.
- Kisch T, Liodaki E, Kraemer R, et al. Electrocautery Devices With Feedback Mode and Teflon-Coated Blades Create Less Surgical Smoke for a Quality Improvement in the Operating Theater. Medicine. 2015;94(27):1-5.
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