ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars
Trocars are the first point of contact into a patient during minimally invasive procedures and need to do many jobs - maximize visibility and maneuverability, enable surgical flow, and minimize exposure to pneumoperitoneum gas. ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars are designed to offer the control1,2A-D and consistency3-5E-G needed throughout the procedure from open to close.
About this device
ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars are designed to provide access for endoscopic instruments and endoscopes in minimally invasive surgery. Our comprehensive portfolio includes bladeless, dilating tip, blunt tip, and universal sleeve options, available in sizes 5mm to 15mm. Bladeless trocars separate along tissue fibers during trocar insertion. Dilating tip trocars have a sharp flat-bladed tip and a spring-loaded shield for trocar insertion. Blunt tip trocars have suture stays to secure fixation to the abdominal wall.
Features & benefits
Lower leak rates
ENDOPATH XCEL™ 5mm trocars had the lowest leak rates of leading trocars.5F
Lower insertion force
ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars had lower insertion force than Applied Medical2C and Medtronic2H trocars.
Lower drag force
ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars had lower drag force than Applied Medical6I and Medtronic6J trocars.
Supporting documentation
Related products
ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars with OPTIVIEW™ Technology
Trocars are the first point of contact into a patient and need to do many jobs - maximize visibility and maneuverability, enable surgical flow, and minimize exposure to pneumoperitoneum gas. ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars with OPTIVIEW™ Technology are designed to reduce smudging of the endoscope upon reinsertion by wiping, wicking and absorbing fluid that builds up inside the trocar.1,2A
References
A. In pre-clinical testing, average abdominal wall retention force, B12LT/2B12LT (19.4lbs) vs VS101012P (7.9lbs), p<0.001.
B. In pre-clinical testing, average abdominal wall retention force, B5LT/2B5LT (9.8 ± 2.6 lbf) vs. CTF03 (5.9 ± 1.3 lbf), p<0.001, n=24.
C. In pre-clinical testing, average abdominal wall insertion force, B12LT (19.9lbs +/- 3.6lbs) vs. CFF73 (24.4lbs +/- 3.2lbs), n=24, p<0.001.
D. In pre-clinical testing, average abdominal wall insertion force, B12LT/2B12LT (18.3lbs) vs VS101012P (27.7lbs), p<0.001.
E. In bench top tests comparing mean number of insertions for 5mm trocars out of 10 insertions with a quality index score of 92 or higher for 2B5LT (6.4) to CFR03/CTR03/CTF03 (0.5), VS101005 (0.4), p<0.05. In bench top tests comparing mean number of insertions for 12mm trocars out of 15 insertions with a quality index score of 92 or higher for 2B12LT (11.6) to CTF73/CFF73/CFR73/C0R47 (0.4), VS101012P (1.6), p<0.05. Quality index score of 92 or higher indicates a less than 20% chance of having to re‐wipe the endoscope lens due to trocar induced smudging..
F. On a benchtop test measuring leak rate with a 4.7mm probe inserted, Ethicon B5LT leaked significantly less than Medtronic ONB5STF, Applied Medical CFR03 and Applied Medical CTR03. B5LT leak rate distribution was significantly less than CTR03, although the medians were both zero.
G. On a benchtop test measuring leak rate with a 4.7mm probe, B5LT leak rate standard deviation was 82% less than ONB5STF, 93% less than CFR03 and 88% less than CTR03.
H. In pre-clinical testing, average abdominal wall insertion force, B12LT, n=24 (19.9 ± 3.6) vs ONB12STF, n=24 (23.0 ± 3.9), p =0.001.
I. Benchtop testing of ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars (B12LT) 12mm vs. 12mm Applied Kii 12mm, Fios, first entry, advanced fixation (CFF73). Comparing average insertion drag force means with PSE60A probe, B12LT (.329 lbf) and CFF73 (.429 lbf), p<0.05.
J. Benchtop testing of ENDOPATH XCEL™ Trocars (B12LT) 12mm vs 12mm Medtronic VersaOne Optical (ONB12STF). Comparing average insertion drag force means with PSE60A probe, B12LT (.329 lbf) and ONB12STF (.550 lbf), p<0.05.
- Ethicon, Competitive Device Evaluation Comparing Ethicon XCEL Trocar Insertion and Retention Forces to the Covidien VersaStep Trocar. 01.06.2017. Windchill Document #PSB004559.
- Ethicon, Competitive Device Evaluation Comparing Ethicon XCEL Trocar Insertion and Retention Forces to the Covidien Versaport, Applied Medical Kii Trocars. 01.31.2018. Windchill Document #PSB004498.
- Ethicon, Competitive Tests of Access System Quality Image. 10.10.2012. Windchill Document #PRC049012.
- Ethicon, HER-112 Hermes Competitive Quality Index Testing. 05.22.2013. Windchill Document #PRC056628.
- Ethicon, Competitor Trocar Leak Performance Benchmarking. 03.24.2023. Windchill Document #PRC096502.
- Ethicon, Claim Testing - Competitive Tests of Access System Drag Force. 7.2.2020. Windchill Document #PRC075774.
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