According to Covidien, the Duet TRS reload offers preloaded tissue reinforcement on the Endo GIA universal range of laparoscopic staplers. The reinforcement material is a synthetic absorbable polymer that is preloaded on each single use loading unit. The fixation of the reinforcement material keeps it flat and secure during placement and manipulation on the tissue, which is a key benefit unique to this offering, the company said.
The reinforcement material and anchoring sutures that secure the material on the Duet TRS reloads are made of Biosyn polymer. Studies indicate that the absorbable material can be expected to retain measurable mechanical strength through 14 days and that absorption is essentially complete between 90 and 110 days.
Michael Tarnoff, chief medical officer of Covidien, said: “The Duet TRS reload satisfies the surgeon’s need for universal applicability, as the reinforcement material is already integrated into the single use loading unit, and it provides customers with the added value of convenience and increased operating room efficiency.”