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REQUEST
FORM
I’m requesting the following instrument be stocked in our facility so I have consistent access to it
for my cases:
LigaSure Impact
™
Curved Large Jaw Open Sealer/Divider (LF4418)
Improves procedural ow
Compared to the LF4318, the nonstick coating on the LigaSure Impact
™
jaws:
■ Reduces sticking and eschar buildup
1,2
■ Results in fewer cleanings
2,†
■ Makescleaningmoreecient
2,†
■ Enablesgreaterproceduraleciency
2,†
Delivers the value of versatility and speed
The LigaSure Impact
™
device can grasp, seal, and cut tissue independently. The device also:
■ Enablesfasttransectionandproceduraleciency
3
■ Minimizes the need for multiple activations
3
Proven performance
The LigaSure Impact
™
device comes with the reliable performance of LigaSure
™
vessel sealing
technology, which:
■ Has the highest burst pressure, fastest sealing time, and highest overall rating compared to Gyrus PKS
™*
,
Harmonic Ace
™*
, and Enseal
™*4
■ Reduces blood loss compared to sutures and clips
5,6
■ Reduces procedure time compared to sutures
5,6
■ Reduces patient length of stay compared to sutures
5
I’mcondentusingtechnologybackedbysuchasignicantbodyofevidence-basedresearch—andI’m
sure it will add value for our patients and our hospital.
Thank you for reviewing this information. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Additional Comments:
1.Basedoninternaltestreport#RE00034755,LF4418designvericationreport:benchtop
testing using porcine abdominal aorta, mesentery, and renal arteries, with average (lbs.) sticking
force. Feb. 24, 2016 and March 25, 2016.
2. Based on internal test report #RE00057355, Lig-40 report product claim LF4418: benchtop
testing using porcine uterine tissue. Eschar buildup assessed using optical imaging analysis after
20, 40, and 60 seal and divide cycles. July 29, 2016.
3. Based on internal test report #RE00052321, Lig-40 marketing report surgeon evaluation of
LigaSure Impact
™
LF4418: independent surgeon feedback collected during porcine labs. June
21-22, 2016.
4. Targarona EM, Balague C, Marin J, et al. Energy sources for laparoscopic colectomy: A
prospective randomized comparison of conventional electrosurgery, biopolar computer-
controlled electrosurgery and ultrasonic dissection. Operative outcome and cost analysis. Surg
Innov. 2005;12(4):339-344.
5. Manouras A, Filippakis G, Tsekoura D, et al. Sutureless open low anterior resection with total
mesorectal excision for rectal cancer with the use of the electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing
system. Med Sci Monit. 2007;13(5):CR224-230.
6. Ding Z, Wable M, Rane A. Use of LigaSure bipolar diathermy system in vaginal hysterectomy. J
Obstetrics Gynaecol. 2005; 25(1):49-51.
†Usingawetguazecleaningxture,andopticalimaginganalysis.Cleaningeectivenessassessed
after each of two cleaning cycles.
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