EndoGastric Solutions | EsophyX2
The EsophyX2 is part of a system
that treats GERD endoscopically
by changing the shape of a
patient's stomach to prevent acid
reflux. The result is a procedure
that requires no incisions, leav-
ing a better cosmetic outcome
and fewer side effects. This latest
generation of the EsophyX plat-
form lets doctors use HD endo-
scopes for the procedure, enhancing visualization. The company also noted the creation
of a new Category 1 CPT code (432XX1) for the treatment that will let insurers reimburse
the procedure beginning in 2016.
Covidien | Reliatack Fixation Device
This articulating fixation device for hernia
repairs is the first of its kind. Its 65-degree
articulation lets a surgeon deploy tacks at a
perpendicular angle — a key for strong fixation
in hernia repair — and minimizes mesh shift
during tacking. Reliatack is also reloadable,
which results in savings, says the company. If a
surgeon decides mid-case that he needs more
tacks, he can just reload the device instead of
opening up a whole new instrument.
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