Circular Staplers Flashcards
The echelon circular powered stapler has 37% less movement at the distal tip for increased stability. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
GST in the echelon circular device: (select all that apply)
Provides gentler handling with a 33% reduction in compressive forces on tissue
Gives precise compression only where it is needed
The echelon circular powered stapler provides significantly fewer leaks at the staple line without compromising. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
The open leg length of the echelon circular powered stapler is?
5.2mm
_____ shoes the level of tissue compression that indicates that the tissue thickness is within the indicated range of
Tissue compression scale
What color options does Medtronic’s EEA tri staple come in
Purple and black
Surgeons will employ one of these techniques to secure the circular stapler anvil to tissue:
Double staple (purse string) & triple staple technique
What are safety features of the echelon circular powered staplers? (Select all that apply)
Prevents firing if the anvil isn’t properly attached
Prevents firing if the orange indicator is outside of the green zone of the tissue compression scale
An illuminated green check mark signifies a complete firing sequence
If donuts of breakaway washers are not complete after firing any Ethicon circular stapler, what should be done?
The anastomosis should be carefully checked for leakage and appropriate repairs made
The 3D stapling technology feature on the echelon circular powered stapler does which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Evenly distributes compression throughout the anastomosis
Reduces potential leak paths
Which of the following best describes how a circular stapler is used?
To surgically connect or reestablish a common lumen-between two structures
Covidien DST series EEA has a tilt-top anvil. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
Which of the following are features of the echelon circular powered staplers? (Select all that apply)
Gripping surface technology
Powered controlled firing
3D stapling technology
The open leg length oof all Ethicon circular staplers is?
5.2mm
Ethicon circular staplers (manual) are available in which sizes?
21,25,29,33
