Description
The Medtronic LigaSure vessel sealing instrument is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. These bipolar instruments fuse vessel walls with radiofrequency energy and pressure to seal arteries and veins up to and including 7 mm, in blunt tip, L-hook and small jaw formats.
- Seals vessels up to and including 7 mm
- Blunt tip open and laparoscopic, L-hook and small jaw formats
- Works with Valleylab FT10 and compatible platforms
- Seal and divide in one instrument
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Main Description
LigaSure instruments are bipolar electrosurgical devices that seal vessels by applying radiofrequency energy under jaw pressure, fusing the vessel wall into a permanent seal. The technology is rated for arteries and veins up to and including 7 mm, and for tissue bundles and lymphatics in open and minimally invasive procedures. This listing covers the blunt tip instruments in 23 cm open and 37/44 cm laparoscopic lengths, the retractable L-hook laparoscopic sealer/dividers, the Atlas-style 10 mm hand-switched instruments and the small jaw open instrument. Connected to a Valleylab FT10 platform, the generator senses tissue and ends the cycle when the seal is complete, with typical seal cycles of one to four seconds. Instruments are sterile and single use, six per case as listed, with RFID recognition on compatible platforms.
Features and Benefits
- True vessel sealing – The seal fuses collagen and elastin in the vessel wall rather than relying on a clip or tie left behind.
- Seven millimeter rating – One instrument family covers nearly all vessels encountered outside major vascular work.
- Format breadth – Blunt tip, L-hook, 10 mm and small jaw formats in one listing match open and laparoscopic lists.
- Generator feedback – Tissue sensing on the FT10 platform stops energy when the seal cycle completes, reducing guesswork.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Bipolar vessel sealing and dividing instruments |
| Vessel Rating | Arteries and veins up to and including 7 mm |
| Formats | Blunt tip (open 23 cm, laparoscopic 37/44 cm), L-hook, 10 mm sealer/divider, small jaw open |
| Platforms | Valleylab FT10 (software 1.1+), LS10 and ForceTriad (3.6+) per instrument IFU |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | 6 per case as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | LigaSure vessel sealing instrument |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | cs (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Vessel sealing replaced ties and clips across most general, gynecologic and thoracic lists because it is faster and leaves nothing behind. This listing's breadth means one LigaSure shelf covers open and laparoscopic services without platform switching.
- Seal strength evidence – Medtronic rates the seals to withstand well above physiologic pressure, with burst performance documented in its technical literature.
- Nothing left behind – A fused seal leaves no clip or suture at the vessel, unlike mechanical ligation.
- Cross specialty – General, urologic, thoracic, plastic and gynecologic indications make the instruments shared assets across services.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What generator do these instruments need?
They are designed for the Valleylab FT10 energy platform with software 1.1 or higher. Some instruments also list the LS10 generator and ForceTriad platform with software 3.6 or higher. The instrument's IFU states its exact platform requirements.
Can the seal really replace ties on a 7 mm vessel?
The instruments are indicated for vessels up to and including 7 mm, and the seal is formed by fusing the vessel wall itself under energy and pressure. They are not indicated for tubal sterilization or for vessels above the rated size.
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.
