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What Is a Blunt Tip Trocar?
Blunt tip trocars are specific kinds of trocars. A trocar is a medical device with an awl or tip, a cannula or tube in the center, and a seal at the top. Trocars are used for various medical procedures like endoscopies and arthroscopies, and there are various kinds of trocars, including blunt tip trocars.
As the name suggests, a blunt tip trocar is one that has a blunt, rounded tip instead of a blade or sharpened point at the end. There are various advantages to using a blunt tip trocar. For example, the rounded, blunt design of this trocar minimizes the risk of internal injuries in a patient during the insertion process.
Blunt tip trocars are also very versatile, offering strong and durable fixation once they have been inserted, strong port site sealing, and the possibility to be used in a wide range of different procedures.
Covidien #OMST10BT, 10MM STRUCTURAL BALLOON AND BLUNT TIP TROCAR WITH BUILT IN CONVERTERS, DISPOSABLE, TUBULAR RING, 5/BX
Ethicon #2H12LP, TROCAR, XCEL, BLUNT, TIP, 12MMX100MM, 6/BX
Covidien #OMST12BT, TROCAR, HERNIA BALLOON, BLUNT TIP, 12 MM, EACH
Applied Medical Resources #C0R85, TROCAR, 12X100 KII BLUNT TIP, 6/BX
Ethicon #H12LP, TROCAR, XCEL, BLUNT TIP, 12MMX100MM, EACH
Ethicon #H12LP, TROCAR, XCEL, BLUNT TIP, 12MMX100MM, 6/BOX
Covidien #176626P, TROCAR, BLUNTPORT PLUS, DISP, 5-12MM, 3/BX
Covidien #OMST10BTS, TROCAR, HERNIA BALLON, BLUNT TIP, SHRT, 10MM, 5/BX
Ethicon #B5LT, Trocar Endopath Excel Blunt Ti 5mm 6/BX
Covidien #OMST10BT, Trocar 10mm Autosuture Blunt Tip Disposable 5/Bx
Covidien #OMST12BT, Trocar 12mm Autosuture Blunt Tip Latex 5/Bx
Covidien #VS101012P, Trocar 12mm Versastep System Bladeless Blunt LF 3/Bx
Applied Medical Resources #C0Q20, TROCAR, 5X100MM, KII, BALLOON, BLUNT TIP, SYS, 6/BX
Con-Med #16150, TROCAR, BLUNT TIP, HASSON STYLE, 10/11MM, 6/CS
Con-Med #CD1982, CANNULA TROCAR 12MM LAPAROSCOPIC BLUNT, 10/CS
Covidien #OMST10BTS, TROCAR, HERNIA BALLON, BLUNT TIP, SHRT, 10MM, 5/BX
How Does a Blunt Tip Trocar Work?
A blunt tip trocar works in much the same way as many other kinds of trocar. First, an incision will need to be made in the body to provide an opening for the trocar to enter. Forceps and scalpels may be used for this process, and the patient may be sedated and given local or general anesthesia beforehand to numb any pain or discomfort. Once the incision has been made, the blunt tip trocar can be inserted into the opening and pushed into position. Some blunt tip trocars also have balloons or small inflatable sections to help them stay in place. And once the trocar is in the right area, it can be used to guide other items into the body.
Blunt Tip Trocar Sizes
As with other kinds of trocars, it's possible to find a wide range of sizes of blunt tip trocars, and different dimensions may be needed for patients of different ages or different parts of the body. Common diameters for these trocars range from 5mm to 12mm.
Blunt Tip Trocar Types
Blunt Tip trocars are a specific kind of trocar, with their own unique design and distinctive blunt, rounded tip. However, they can still be divided into two more types. There are standard blunt tip trocars and balloon blunt tip trocars. A balloon blunt tip trocar is one with a small inflatable section that aids with insertion and usage.
Blunt Tip Trocar Uses
There are many potential uses of blunt tip trocars, but their primary purpose is to aid with the insertion of other medical items, like surgical tools or small cameras, into the body. They create tunnels for these items to pass through, usually into the abdomen for endoscopy procedures.
Blunt Tip Trocar Suppliers
Some of the top Blunt Tip trocar suppliers include Covidien, Ethicon, and Applied Medical Resources.
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