Covidien 172015 - NEEDLE, SURGINEEDLE, 120MM INSTRUMEN, EACH
Surgineedle Pneumoperitoneum Needle
Insufflation needles are used to establish pneumoperitoneum prior to abdominal laparoscopic surgery. All needles are 14-gauge and available in several lengths.
172015 - Surgineedle 120 mm Needle, 12/BX
The Surgineedle pneumoperitoneum needle has a spring-loaded, blunt stylet mechanism similar in function to a Veress needle.The Surgineedle pneumoperitoneum needle has a spring-loaded, blunt stylet mechanism similar in function to a Veress needle. It is used to establish pneumoperitoneum prior to abdominal endoscopy. The 14 gauge stainless steel needle is attached at its proximal end to a plastic handle. The handle contains flanges for comfortable gripping action, as well as a stopcock and luer lock for inflating the abdominal cavity.
Inside the needle cannula and extending beyond the tip is a spring-loaded, blunt stylet. The stylet retracts as the needle is pushed through the abdominal wall and automatically advances forward once the peritoneum has been penetrated.
Device Characteristics
| What MRI safety information does the labeling contain? | Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information |
| Device required to be labeled as containing natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber (21 CFR 801.437): | No |
| Device labeled as "Not made with natural rubber latex": | No |
| For Single-Use: | Yes |
| Prescription Use (Rx): | Yes |
| Over the Counter (OTC): | No |
| Kit: | No |
| Combination Product: | No |
| Human Cell, Tissue or Cellular or Tissue-Based Product (HCT/P): | No |
