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The ETHICON™ 4000 and ETHICON™ 3D Reloads are intended for transection, resection and/or creation of anastomoses. The instruments have applications in multiple open or minimally invasive general, urologic, thoracic, and pediatric surgical procedures. They can be used with staple line or tissue reinforcement materials. The instruments may also be used for transection and resection of liver parenchyma (hepatic vasculature and biliary structures), pancreas, kidney, and spleen.

The ETHICON™ 4000 Stapler and ETHICON™ 3D Reloads are sterile, single-patient-use instruments that simultaneously cut and staple tissue. There are six staggered rows of staples, three on either side of the cut line. Together, the ETHICON™ 4000 Staplers and ETHICON™ 3D Reloads deliver 3D staples in the first, second, fifth and sixth rows of staples. The third and fourth rows (nearest the knife) maintain the traditional 2D B-formed staples. ETHICON™ 4000 60mm Staplers have a staple line that is approximately 60 mm long and a cut line that is approximately 57 mm long. The Subject stapler device is available in three different shaft lengths - Compact, Standard and Long. The shaft can rotate freely in both directions and an articulation mechanism enables the distal portion of the shaft to pivot to facilitate lateral access to the operative site. The device is packaged with a primary lithium Battery Pack that must be installed prior to use. There is embedded software to articulate and initiate firing of the device. The instruments are packaged without a reload and must be loaded prior to use. The instrument may be reloaded for a maximum of 12 firings during a single procedure. A Staple Retaining Cap on the reload protects the staple leg points during shipping and transportation. The instruments' lockout feature is designed to prevent a used or improperly installed reload from being re-fired or an instrument from being fired without a reload. The staples are permanent implants that provide tissue closure and apposition from the time of implant through the critical phases of healing. The staples remain in place for the patient's lifetime, unless in the opinion of the treating physician, they require removal.

The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci SP SureForm 45 Stapler, SP SureForm 45 Curved-Tip Stapler, and SureForm 45 Reloads and other accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci SP Surgical System for resection, transection, and/or creation of anastomoses in Urologic, Thoracic, and Colorectal surgery.

The da Vinci SP SureForm 45 Curved Tip Stapler and da Vinci SP SureForm 45 Stapler, with the existing SureForm 45 Reloads (cleared via K183224 and K190999) are designed for use exclusively with compatible Intuitive da Vinci SP Surgical Systems (Model SP1098). It is intended for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in surgery. The instrument achieves its intended use by placing multiple staggered rows of implantable staples in the target tissues (stapling) followed by cutting of the target tissue along the middle of the staple line (transection). The SP SureForm 45 Curved Tip Stapler and SP SureForm 45 Stapler Instruments are disposable, fully wristed articulating devices and are compatible with the existing, Intuitive manufactured SureForm 45 mm Gray, White, Blue, Green, and Black reloads (hereinafter referred to as SureForm 45 Reloads). The SP SureForm 45 Reloads consist of a single-use cartridge that contains multiple, staggered rows of implantable staples, and a stainless-steel knife.

The ETHICON ™ Linear Stapler has application throughout the alimentary tract and in thoracic surgery for transection and resection of internal tissues.

The ETHICON™ Linear Stapler delivers two staggered rows of titanium staples in order to approximate internal tissues. The Subject device is sterile, single patient, disposable device used in conjunction with reloadable ETHICON™ Linear Stapler 3D Reloads to staple tissue in one firing stroke. The Subject device is a next generation Linear Stapler to be used in open procedures requiring a surgical stapler. The Subject device incorporates proven Gripping Surface Technology (GST) Reload Technology, leveraged from Ethicon Endocutters, along with a 3-D staples developed for other Ethicon Endocutters and open mechanical devices. The ETHICON™ Linear Stapler 30 mm, 60 mm and 90 mm Staplers are sterile, single- patient-use instruments that staple tissue. There are two staggered rows of staples, on either side of the staple line. This device may be used on the general population for routine wound closure via stapling. The 30 mm reload creates a 30 mm staple line. The 60 mm reload creates a 60 mm staple line. The 90 mm reload creates a 90 mm staple line. The 90mm device and compatible reloads have also been developed. The 90mm device can be used by surgeons who prefer to use a 90mm device when transecting wider tissue such as completing the closure of a side-to-side anastomosis or when performing a sleeve gastrectomy. The Predicate device does not currently offer a 90mm size but the principles of operation are the 30mm and 60mm devices. Design verification testing demonstrates that the 90mm device and compatible reloads do not raise new types of safety or effectiveness questions. The instruments are shipped without a reload and must be loaded prior to use. A staple retaining cap on the reload protects the staple leg points during shipping and transportation. The instrument may be loaded eight times for a maximum of eight firings per instrument during a single procedure. There are blue and green reload options for each device size. The instruments' lock-out feature is designed to prevent a used or improperly installed reload from being refired or an instrument from being fired without a reload.

The ETHICON™ 4000 Staplers and ETHICON™ 3D Reloads are intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses. The instruments have applications in multiple open or minimally invasive general, urologic, thoracic, and pediatric surgical procedures. They can be used with staple line or tissue reinforcement materials.

The ETHICON™ 4000 Stapler and ETHICON™ 3D Reloads are sterile, singlepatient-use instruments that simultaneously cut and staple tissue. There are six staggered rows of staples, three on either side of the cut line. Together, the ETHICON™ 4000 60 mm Staplers and ETHICONTM 3D Reloads deliver 3D staples in the first, second, fifth and sixth rows of staples. The third and fourth rows (nearest the knife) maintain the traditional 2D B-formed staples. ETHICON™ 4000 60 mm Staplers have a staple line that is approximately 60 mm long and a cut line that is approximately 57 mm long. The Subject stapler device is available in three different shaft lengths - Compact, Standard and Long. The shaft can rotate freely in both directions and an articulation mechanism enables the distal portion of the shaft to pivot to facilitate lateral access to the operative site. The device is packaged with a primary lithium Battery Pack that must be installed prior to use. There is embedded software to articulate and initiate firing of the device. The instruments are packaged without a reload and must be loaded prior to use. The instrument may be reloaded for a maximum of 12 firings during a single procedure. A Staple Retaining Cap on the reload protects the staple leg points during shipping and transportation. The instruments' lockout feature is designed to prevent a used or improperly installed reload from being re-fired or an instrument from being fired without a reload. The staples are permanent implants that provide tissue closure and apposition from the time of implant through the critical phases of healing. The staples remain in place for the patient's lifetime, unless in the opinion of the treating physician, they require removal. The Subject stapler and reloads will not be compatible with previous ECHELON™ staplers and reloads. This is a new platform that will work with 3D reloads only.

The GT Metabolic MagDI System is intended for use in the creation of side duodeno-ileal anastomoses in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. Once wound strength is sufficient to maintain the anastomosis, the device is passed from the body. The effects of this device on weight loss were not studied. The GT Metabolic MagDI System is intended for use in adult patients > 21years.

The set of two (2) Magnets is a sterile single-use device. The device provides a simple method for the creation of a round (oval/circular) compression anastomosis. After a period of 7-21 days, a compression-induced necrosis of the tissue between the Magnets occurs and the whole device, together with the necrosed tissue that was compressed by the Magnets, detaches, and is naturally expelled with the stool.

The Intuitive Surgical 8mm SureForm 30 staplers and reloads and accessories are intended to be used with a compatible da Vinci Surgical system for resection of vasculature and tissue and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, Urologic, and Pediatric surgery.

The 8mm SureForm 30 Staplers are fully wristed, articulating, surgical staplers which are designed for use exclusively with a compatible da Vinci Surgical System (herein referred to as "system"). The staplers are controlled by the surgeon using the Surgeon Console of the system. They are intended for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in surgery and achieves its intended use by placing multiple staggered rows of implantable staples in the target tissue (stapling) followed by cutting of the target tissue along the middle of the staple line (transection). The 8mm SureForm 30 Reloads consist of a single-use cartridge that contains four staggered rows of implantable titanium alloy (Ti3Al2.5V) staples. The implantable staples are provided in various staple leg lengths (Gray, White, Blue) to accommodate various tissue types.

The AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler has applications in general, abdominal, gynecologic, and pediatric surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomoses. The instrument may be used for transection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature, biliary structures, pancreas, kidney and spleen.

The AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler system is an endoscopic linear cutter and reload system that simultaneously cut and staple tissue. The AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler places two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples while simultaneously transecting between the two triple-staggered rows of staples. The AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler system is composed of an AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler Handle and the AEON Endoscopic Stapler Reloads. Multiple staple handle lengths and multiple staple sizes are available to accommodate various tissue thicknesses. The AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler uses software to control operation of the stapler and is AC powered. The device is sterile packaged (Ethylene Oxide) and single use. The AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler Handle may be reloaded and fired up to 20 times in a single procedure.

The GIATM stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology has applications in abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.

The GIA™ stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology places two triple staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously cuts and divides tissue between these two triple rows. The GIA™ staplers and cartridges with Tri-Staple™ technology are currently available in 60mm and 80 mm length. The subject device provides the thin/medium staple size. Staplers for thin/medium tissue (tan) deploy three height-progressive rows of 2.4 mm, 2.7 mm and 3.0 mm titanium staples. Each GIA™ stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology may be reloaded with a GIAT™ Cartridge with Tri-Staple™ Technology up to 7 times for a total of 8 firings per instrument. The GIA™ Stapler with Tri-Staple™ Technology is a single-use device. It is packaged and sterilized via ETO (ethylene oxide) with a 5-year shelf life, and intended for multiple use during a single procedure.

The device is indicated for use in fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive ventral and minimally invasive groin hernia repair procedures.

The MaxTack™ Motorized Fixation Device is a single-use, sterile device that contains 30 absorbable tacks, preloaded into a standard shaft. The device is designed for introduction and use through a 5 mm or larger cannula. The device's tacks are constructed of an absorbable synthetic polyester copolymer derived from lactic and glycolic acid. The first 25 tacks are dyed with D&C Violet No. 2. The last 5 tacks are dyed with D&C Green No. 6. to serve as an indicator of low tack count to the user. The distal end of the shaft has a mesh manipulation/grip feature that may be used to facilitate positioning of the mesh. The device is intended for use in a sterile operating room environment in surgical procedures where fixation of prosthetic material, such as mesh, to soft tissues is indicated. This device is designed, tested, and manufactured for single patient use only. Intended users are healthcare professionals who have been trained in applicable surgical procedures and approaches involving fixation devices prior to employing this device.

The TA™ Stapler with DST Series™ technology is indicated for use in abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures for transection or resection of tissue. The intended purpose of the device is the application of staples for the purpose of tissue approximation and is limited to the aspect of stapling the tissue to prepare for the transection and resection of tissue.

The TA™ Stapler with DST Series™ Technology with a TA™ Loading Unit with DST Series™ Technology is a modular stapling system indicated for use during transection of tissue during surgical procedures. The TA™ Stapler is a handheld mechanical stapler handle used to position and deploy TA™ Loading Units, which are staple cartridges containing titanium staples. The TA™ staplers and TA™ Loading Units are supplied sterile. To perform its intended use, the distal shaft of a TA™ Stapler is assembled with a TA™ loading unit. The TA™ Stapler acts as a stapler handle used by the surgeon to insert and position the TA™ Loading Units inside the body via an incision. The TA™ Loading Unit is then mechanically activated by the surgeon by squeezing the handle of the TA™ stapler, thereby deploying staggered rows of titanium staples to close incisions in abdominal and thoracic tissue. The TA™ Stapler is reloadable meaning the surgeon can manually remove a fired TA™ Loading Unit and replace it with a new TA™ Loading Unit for subsequent firing in a single patient surgical procedure. The TA™ Stapler can be reloaded up to 7 times for a total of 8 firings per instrument. The TA™ Staplers with DST Series™ Technology are available with staple line anvil lengths that accommodate 30, 45, 60 and 90 mm length TA™ Loading Units. The TA™ Loading Unit with DST Series™ Technology are available with staple heights of 2.5 mm (white vascular cartridge, 3 rows of staples, 30 mm length only); 3.5 mm (blue cartridge, 2 rows of staples, 30, 45, 60 and 90 mm lengths); 4.8 mm (green cartridge, 2 rows of staples, 30, 45, 60 and 90 mm lengths). The TA™ Loading Unit with DST Series™ Technology and TA™ Staplers with DST Series™ Technology are intended to be used by medical professionals qualified in the transportation, preparation, and use of surgical devices. The TA™ Loading Unit with DST Series™ Technology and TA™ Staplers with DST Series™ Technology are intended for use in a sterile operating room environment in surgical procedures where surgical stapling is indicated.