- Ethicon Proximate reloadable linear staplers allow the surgeon to choose the staple height to better accommodate various tissue thicknesses
- Proximate TL Reloadable Linear Staplers are available in 3 sizes: 30mm/60mm/90mm
- Staple height can be adjusted to compensate for different tissue thicknesses
- The TLH models fire heavy wire staples which have the longest leg length & are meant for thick tissues
- Its dial allows controlled tissue compression and adjustable staple height for tissue management
- The TLV model is a reloadable linear vascular stapler that delivers two staggered rows of titanium staples & is meant for soft tissues
- Parallel jaw closure helps to ensure that tissue is compressed evenly within the jaws of the instrument for consistent staple formation
- All TL devices can be reloaded upto 3 times with a maximum of 4 firings per reload
- Indicated procedures:
- Thoracic & Alimentary Tract