Table 5.
Surgical Stapling System Material Composition
| Surgical Stapling System (Manufacturer) | System Component (Product Code) | Component Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|
| SUS: ECHELON FLEX™ (Ethicon) | 35 mm power handle and adapter (PVE35A) | 661.16 g |
| 60 mm power handle and adapter (PSEE60A) | 688.53 g | |
| 35 mm cartridge holder (VASECR35) | 3.67 g | |
| 45 mm cartridge holder (ECR45G) | 5.61 g | |
| 60 mm cartridge holder (ECR60W) | 6.47 g | |
| MUS: Signia™ Stapling Technology (Medtronic) | Power shell to cover power handle (SIGPSHELL) | 125.40 g |
| Power handle (SIGPHANDLE) | 456.03 g | |
| Adapter (SIGADAPTSTND) | 184.27 g | |
| Insertion guide (SIGRIG) | 79.31 g | |
| Charging station (SIGSBCHGR) | 708.93 g | |
| 30 mm cartridge holder (EGIA30XXX) | 53.33 g | |
| 45 mm cartridge holder (EGIA45XXX) | 55.20 g | |
| 60 mm cartridge holder (EGIA60XXX) | 59.80 g |
Abbreviations: g, gram; mm, millimeter; MUS, multi-use system; SUS, single-use system.