Features and Benefits

Features Benefits Differentiation

• Infinite positions of dynamic articulation

• Maneuverability • Product versatility• Increased instrument

precision• Ability to operate

in a tight space• Improved visualization

• Ability to articulate infinitely in a near hemispherical space, allowing access to surgical site from different angles

• Assists in providing triangulation and visualization needed to facilitate SILS™ procedures

• Allows handle to be moved off-axis

SILS™ ArticulatingHand Instruments

Features and Benefits

Greater precisionin sinGle incision

Features Benefits Differentiation

• Articulation lock lever • Greater precision• Product versatility

• Ability to lock instrument shaft in a chosen position

• Can be beneficial when a particular angle has been reached and needs to be maintained

Features Benefits Differentiation

• Increased shaft strength

• Product versatility • Instrument was designed specifically with SILS™ procedures in mind, during which shaft strength can be important

Features Benefits Differentiation

• 360º tip rotation • Maneuverability• Product versatility• Increased instrument

precision• Ability to operate

in a tight space

• Enables the jaws to be closed in any number of orientations

• Allows tissue to be grasped at the precise angle desired

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Reorder Codes Instrument Description

SILSDISSECT36 DISSECTOR Single Use Articulating Dissector with Monopolar Cautery

SILSSHEAR36 SHEARS Single Use Articulating Shears with Monopolar Cautery

SILSCLINCH36 CLINCH Single Use Articulating Grasper

SILSHOOK36 HOOK Single Use Articulating Hook with Monopolar Cautery

SILSDISSECT46 DISSECTOR XL Single Use Articulating Dissector with Monopolar Cautery, Extra Long

SILSSHEAR46 SHEARS XL Single Use Articulating Shears with Monopolar Cautery, Extra Long

SILSCLINCH46 CLINCH XL Single Use Articulating Grasper, Extra Long

SILSHOOK46 HOOK XL Single Use Articulating Hook with Monopolar Cautery, Extra Long

Features and Benefits (cont.)

Features Benefits Differentiation

• Push on/off ratchet lock

• Product versatility • SILS™ Clinch offers a ratcheting ability which allows the jaws to be locked onto tissue

• Allows instrument to maintain tissue grasp without continuous handle squeeze

SILS™ Clinch Features Benefits Differentiation

• Available in 36cm and 46cm lengths

• Product versatility• Increased access

• Different shaft lengths allow instrument handle staggering which can reduce handle clashing

• Can allow increased versatility in bariatric cases or in cases where access is a challenge

SILS™ Shears and Dissector Features Benefits Differentiation

• Electrocautery connection

• Product versatility • SILS™ Shears and Dissector offer the ability to utilize electrocautery in conjunction with maximum articulation

SILS™ Hook Features Benefits Differentiation

• Cut and coagulate modes

• Product versatility • SILS™ Hook offers ability to perform electosurgery in two different modes, depending on the surgeon’s needs

Cut

Coagulation

Covidien holds training programs on advanced laparoscopic surgery including SILS™ procedures. Contact Covidien for more information.

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