Description
The Medtronic Endo Stitch suturing device is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. The 10 mm single-use device passes a needle between its arms to place interrupted or running stitches endoscopically, and reloads include barbed V-Loc strands.
- Endoscopic suturing without extracorporeal knot tying setups
- Reloads in absorbable, nonabsorbable and barbed strands
- 10 mm single-use instrument for laparoscopic ports
- Reload options include V-Loc 180 and V-Loc PBT barbed sutures
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Main Description
The Endo Stitch device is a 10 mm single-use endoscopic suturing instrument that transfers a needle between two arms to place stitches in soft tissue. Medtronic positions the device for interrupted or running stitches during endoscopic surgery, where intracorporeal suturing is otherwise one of the most demanding laparoscopic skills. Reload units pair the device with different strand types, including conventional absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures and the barbed V-Loc 180 and V-Loc PBT wound closure strands. Barbed reloads let the surgeon close without knot tying, while conventional reloads suit surgeons who prefer to tie or secure with a clip. The configurations in this listing cover the device itself and the reload families stocked with it, each in its labeled configuration.
Features and Benefits
- Needle transfer mechanics – The needle passes arm to arm, which simplifies stitch placement in the confined laparoscopic field.
- Running or interrupted – The same instrument places both stitch patterns, covering closure and ligation-adjacent tasks.
- Barbed reload option – V-Loc reloads bring knotless closure to the endoscopic field through the same device.
- Single use sterile – Each device and reload is supplied sterile and ready, with no reprocessing workflow.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Single-use endoscopic suturing device, 10 mm |
| Function | Places interrupted or running stitches in soft tissue during endoscopic surgery |
| Reload Strands | Absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures. V-Loc 180 and V-Loc PBT barbed reloads |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | Per configuration as listed (device or reload units) |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Endo Stitch suturing device |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Intracorporeal suturing separates advanced laparoscopists from the rest. This device lowers that barrier with mechanical needle transfer. Reload breadth means the same handle technique covers conventional and barbed closures.
- Skill equalizer – Mechanical needle passing is the differentiator versus freehand laparoscopic suturing with needle drivers.
- Knotless path – Pairing with barbed reloads removes intracorporeal knot tying, the hardest step, entirely.
- System stocking – Device plus reloads in one listing keeps the program together for materials management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What strands can the device place?
Reloads are offered with conventional absorbable and nonabsorbable strands and with barbed V-Loc 180 absorbable and V-Loc PBT nonabsorbable strands. The configuration label on each variant states its strand, size and length.
Is the device reusable?
No. The device and its reloads are single-use sterile products, which removes reprocessing and needle-sharpness variability between cases.
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.
