Surgical Staplers, Sealers & Cutters for Clinical Use
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsStaplers place rows of staples to close or join tissue, sealers such as LigaSure and Harmonic fuse vessels using energy, and cutters divide tissue, often along the staple line. Many devices combine these functions.
Harmonic uses ultrasonic energy and cuts while it coagulates, while LigaSure uses bipolar radiofrequency energy and pressure to seal vessels up to 7 mm before division.
BKMedStore stocks Ethicon and Covidien/Medtronic devices, including Echelon staplers, Harmonic ultrasonic shears, and LigaSure vessel sealers.
Energy sealers are generally rated to seal vessels up to 5 to 7 mm depending on the device and mode. Always confirm the rated vessel size in the product's Instructions for Use.