- The Ethicon Endo Harmonic Wave Open Shears with Scissor Handle and Hand Control is a sterile, single patient use instrument consisting of a scissor handle housing assembly with hand control buttons
- The handle housing has an integrated audible/tactile mechanism for indicating full closure
- The instrument has a straight blade and clamp arm and is designed to function through an incision without the use of a trocar
- The instrument is 18 cm long with a shaft diameter of 8.5 mm and an active blade length of 18 mm
- The Harmonic WAVE instrument allows for the cutting and coagulation of vessels up to and including 5 mm in diameter
- These instruments are designed for use exclusively with a compatible Harmonic Generator and Hand Piece
- Indications:
- The Harmonic WAVE Coagulating Shears with Scissor Handle and Hand Control is indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired
- The instrument can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers, and steel scalpels in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space) and other open procedures
- Contraindications:
- The instrument is not indicated for incising bone
- The instrument is not intended for contraceptive tubal occlusion