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Covidien EGIATRS45AXT – Endo GIA Reinforced Extra Thick Tri-Staple Reload 45.0mm (Black)

The Reinforced Reload with Covidien EGIATRS45AXT Tri-Staple™ technology is the only stapler with preloaded buttress material that provides improved ease of use and reduced waste in the OR. Compatible with both Covidien manual and powered handles, this integrated reinforcement offering combines the benefits of Tri-Staple™ technology with improved staple line security.

About: Covidien EGIATRS45AXT

-Reduces acute bleeding at the staple line when compared to non-buttressed reloads on small bowel
-Provides a higher leak pressure point when compared to non-buttressed reloads in in-vivo canine bowel
–Lowers rate of air leaks at the staple line vs. non-buttressed reloads at 40 mmHg
–In a preclinical thoracic model, Reinforced Reload performed comparably to SeamGuard™* with respect to impact to adjacent tissue structures
–Reinforced Reload buttress material is absorbable, absorbent and soft, and allows tissue in-growth
–Reinforced Reload buttress material mass loss is comparable to SeamGuard™
–May save a hospital between 7-10 minutes of OR time per procedure due to the preloaded benefit