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PROXIMATE Access 55 Articulating Linear Staplers

General Information

Vendor		Ethicon, Inc.
Item		PROXIMATE Access 55 Articulating Linear Staplers
Features		Easy to Position, Easy to Fire, Easy to Use 190° shaft rotation, 30° shaft flex, 80° articulation Easy access to targeted tissue Smaller profile head, with a long shaft Lower access in the narrow male pelvis Integrated retaining pin Less chance to damage surrounding tissue Ethicon Endo-Surgery head profile is 1.5cm smaller than Tyco Roticulator 55 All staplers fire two staggered rows. 3 staple cartridges per package
Approval		Worldwide
Length		55mm
Product Number		AX55B AX55G
Available Sizes		1.5mm tissue thickness (AX55B) >2.0mm tissue thickness (AX55G)
Staple Dimensions		.23mm Wire diameter, 3.5mm leg, 4.0mm crown (AX55B) .28mm Wire diameter, 4.8mm leg, 4.0mm crown (AX55G)
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Pricing		Inquire
Financing		To finance this purchase click here (U.S. customers only)

Product Description

The PROXIMATE Access 55 Articulating Linear Staplers are available with either a standard blue cartridge or a thick-tissue green instrument (non-reloadable). Each instrument contains 19 staples and forms a 55mm staple line.

Benefits include:

Small profile stapling head for deeper access in narrow male pelvis.

Articulating head rotates up to 80deg; for precise access.

Long shaft with 30deg; flex for access within pelvis or thoracic cavity.

Typical Procedures include thoracic and alimentary tract.

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