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perform bariatric, general,
esophageal and GYN pro-
cedures. The improved
activation separates the
device from its competitors
by letting surgeons dissect,
cut and seal multiple times
quickly and easily.
Stryker
Endoscopy
Mini-Grip Grasper
The latest addition to
Stryker's mini-lap instru-
ment line features an
ergonomic pistol grip and a
13-gauge needle that's
inserted into the abdominal
cavity percutaneously, let-
ting surgeons regain instru-
ment triangulation without
adding a working trocar. A
new rotation knob and
ratchet design grabs tissue
and holds it in place, which
is a nice innovation.
Stryker also showcased
the incredible optics of its
1488 HD camera, which
also features a light source
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4. COMPLETE PACKAGE Aesculap added to
its 5mm line of vessel sealing instruments.
5. BRIGHT OUTLOOK A new
imaging system from Karl Storz
improves the view of surgery.
6. FAST PACE Covidien's new cutting and
sealing technology is more efficient than ever.
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