Ethicon Endopath Dextrus Minimally Invasive Access System
- The Endopath Dextrus Minimally Invasive Access System is a sterile, disposable single patient use abdominal access system comprising of a seal cap assembly & a fixed-length access retractor
- The assembled device can maintain peritoneal gas pressure while allowing for the insertion of surgical instruments or the operator's hands into the abdominal cavity
- The Rapid Adjust Iris Seal is a sterile abdominal access device consisting of plastic stationery & rotating rings interconnected by a urethane membrane. The assembly comes with a marking pen & ruler to measure & mark incision length
- It also contains a forearm wrap which facilitates an extended reach within the abdominal cavity
- The fixed-length access retractors are available in Small, Medium & Large sizes to accommodate a wide range of abdominal wall thicknesses
- The device is meant to be used for abdominal hand-assisted laparoscopy procedures - Colorectal, General, Urologic & Gynaecologic
- The Endopath Dextrus system provides excellent trocar options for trocar replacement and a fairly small footprint, provides versatility in that it is compatible with open or laparoscopic instruments as well as staplers
- This system provides and audible and tactile response to confirm tight seal assembly and connection
- It allows the surgeon to leverage his/her sense of touch in laparoscopic-based procedures