Description
The Medtronic Lapro-Clip ligation system is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. The system ligates with absorbable clips instead of permanent metal, applied by reusable appliers in standard, short and long lengths, with a dedicated clip remover.
- Absorbable ligating clips in 8 and 12 mm
- Reusable appliers in three lengths
- Dedicated clip remover listed
- No permanent metal left behind
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Main Description
The Lapro-Clip ligation system applies absorbable clips for vessel and duct ligation, offering an alternative to permanent titanium clips. Clips are listed in 8 mm and 12 mm sizes, packaged six per pack or in two-per-pack cartons as labeled. Reusable appliers come in standard, short and long versions to match access and surgeon preference, and a dedicated remover is listed for repositioning or removal. Because the clips absorb, no permanent implant remains at the ligation site after healing, which some services prefer for younger patients and certain anatomy. Clips are sterile. Appliers and the remover are reusable instruments processed between cases per their instructions.
Features and Benefits
- Absorbable clips – Ligation without a permanent metal implant is the system's defining difference.
- Two clip sizes – Eight and twelve millimeter clips cover the common vessel and duct range.
- Reusable applier fleet – Three applier lengths serve different approaches while clips remain the only per-case consumable.
- Remover available – A matched remover supports repositioning, something permanent clip systems handle poorly.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| System | Absorbable clip ligation system |
| Clip Sizes | 8 mm and 12 mm |
| Appliers | Reusable, standard, short and long |
| Accessories | Clip remover |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Clips sterile single use. Appliers reusable |
| Package | Per configuration as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Lapro-Clip ligation system |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | pk (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Absorbable ligation answers the patient and surgeon preference against leaving permanent clips, with a full applier ecosystem behind it. The system's remover and applier lengths make it a complete program rather than a clip-only purchase.
- No permanent implant – Absorption is the differentiator that defines this system's place next to titanium.
- Complete tooling – Appliers in three lengths plus a remover cover placement and correction.
- Size coverage – Two clip sizes handle most open and laparoscopic-adjacent ligation sets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose absorbable clips over titanium?
Absorbable clips provide secure ligation during healing and then break down, leaving no permanent metal in the patient. Services choose them where a permanent implant is undesirable or where imaging artifact is a concern.
Are the appliers single use?
No. The appliers and remover are reusable instruments that are cleaned and sterilized between cases. Only the clips are single-use sterile consumables.
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.
