Description
The Medtronic Endo GIA stapler is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. Articulating Endo GIA staplers and Tri-Staple reloads bring graduated staple heights to laparoscopic transection, with universal handles in short, standard and XL lengths.
- Endoscopic linear staplers for laparoscopic transection
- Tri-Staple reloads for vascular through extra thick tissue
- Articulating reload options for access angles
- Open GIA reloadable stapler and loading units also listed
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Main Description
This listing groups Medtronic's GIA stapling family: Endo GIA endoscopic staplers and reloads for laparoscopic work, plus the open GIA reloadable stapler and its loading units. Endo GIA reloads use Tri-Staple technology, three rows of varied-height staples that compress more at the cut line and less at the outer rows to support perfusion. Articulating vascular reloads in 30 and 60 mm address thin tissue, while medium-thick and extra-thick options cover standard and demanding transections. The Endo GIA Ultra Universal handles come in short, standard and XL shaft lengths to match patient habitus and port placement. The open GIA stapler fires 80 mm lines of 4.8 mm staples with its 84-staple loading units, and a legacy Poly GIA stapler with absorbable Polysorb staples is also listed.
Features and Benefits
- Graduated staple rows – Tri-Staple geometry matches compression to position in the staple line instead of crushing uniformly.
- Articulation for access – Articulating reloads reach transection lines that a straight shaft cannot address squarely.
- Handle length choice – Short, standard and XL universal handles fit standard and bariatric setups.
- Vascular to extra thick – One reload architecture spans the tissue range most laparoscopic services encounter.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Types | Endoscopic linear staplers and reloads. Open GIA reloadable stapler |
| Technology | Tri-Staple graduated staple heights (Endo GIA reloads) |
| Lengths | 30 and 60 mm endoscopic. 60 and 80 mm open loading units |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | Per configuration as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Endo GIA stapler |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Endo GIA is the laparoscopic stapling backbone in many Medtronic-standardized facilities, and this listing keeps handles and reloads together. Graduated Tri-Staple rows give a defensible answer when surgeons ask why this reload over a uniform-height competitor.
- Perfusion preserving rows – Lower outer-row compression is the differentiator, intended to keep blood flow at the staple line edges.
- Full tissue span – Vascular, medium, thick and extra-thick reloads avoid mixing stapler platforms mid-service.
- Handle standardization – Universal handles accept the reload range, simplifying training and stocking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tri-Staple mean?
Each reload carries three rows of staples at graduated heights: shorter staples near the cut line for hemostasis and taller staples outward for gentler compression and perfusion. The reload color and label identify its tissue range.
Do the universal handles work with all reloads listed?
The Endo GIA Ultra Universal handles are designed for the Endo GIA reload range. The open GIA stapler uses its own loading units. Check the configuration label for the pairing each variant belongs to.
Is this device sterile and single use?
Yes. It is supplied sterile for single use unless its label states otherwise, and it must not be reprocessed or reused. Check the package integrity and expiry before every case.
How should this device be stored?
Store it in its original packaging under normal room conditions away from heat sources and moisture. Rotate stock by expiry date and quarantine any unit with damaged packaging.
What if a configuration I need is not listed?
The configurations shown are the ones carried in this catalog for this product line. If a case needs a different size or load, contact us before ordering so the right configuration can be confirmed rather than substituted at the table.
