The OLS is delivered sterile and is composed of 2 parts, the instrument, consisting of the anvil, a white remote alignment and tissue retaining pin lever, closing and firing handle, black handle release push button, and the reload unit cartridge, containing the tissue retaining and alignment pin and staples. The OLS may be reloaded up to 7 times for a total of 8 firings in the same procedure when used on the same patient.
Operator comfort and control is achieved through the ergonomic single handed operation design of the stapler. Clinical outcome is EVOMEDevoLUTION FAMILY OF STAPLERS assured as the stapler creates perfect ‘B’ shaped staples consistently along the staple line.
The EVOMED OLS/OLSR is indicated for easy, efficient and convenient terminal closure of organs in gastrointestinal and bronchial tissues in abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures respectively. It may be used to replace manual suturing, reducing operating time, tissue handling and improving hemostasis.
FEATURES
Intermediate closing position
Bilateral tissue cutting guides on anvil
Low profile anvil
Manual or automatic tissue retaining pin
Single handed operation to close/clamp and fire
Tactile and audible feedback of closing, clamping and firing steps
Firing lever locks after firing
Parallel jaw closure
ADVANTAGES
Facilitate accurate tissue positioning and clearance of obstructions before clamping
Allows for a clean transection of tissue with scalpel close to the staple line
Access to smaller cavities with manoeuvrability and greater visibility during the procedure
Retains tissue within the jaws of the cartridge and anvil
Aligns staple cartridge and anvil