Description
The Medtronic SurgiNeedle pneumoperitoneum needle is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. The classic spring-loaded Veress-type needle in 120 mm and 150 mm lengths establishes pneumoperitoneum to start the laparoscopic case.
- Veress-type pneumoperitoneum needle
- 120 mm and 150 mm lengths
- Spring-loaded blunt stylet safety design
- Single use sterile
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Main Description
SurgiNeedle pneumoperitoneum needles are Veress-type instruments used to establish the gas working space for laparoscopy. The design pairs a sharp outer needle with a spring-loaded blunt inner stylet that advances once the tip enters the free cavity, shielding viscera after entry. Two lengths are listed, 120 mm for standard anatomy and 150 mm where additional reach is needed. After insufflation confirms placement, the needle is withdrawn and trocar placement proceeds. Needles are sterile and single use, sold per their labeled configuration.
Features and Benefits
- Blunt stylet protection – The spring-loaded stylet is the safety core of the Veress design, covering the sharp tip after entry.
- Two lengths – Standard and long formats cover the anatomy range without technique changes.
- Established technique – The Veress approach remains the most widely taught closed entry method.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Pneumoperitoneum (Veress-type) needle |
| Lengths | 120 mm and 150 mm |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | Per configuration as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | SurgiNeedle pneumoperitoneum needle |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Closed entry with a Veress needle starts a large share of laparoscopic cases. This is the genuine Medtronic needle for it. Both working lengths in one listing stops the mid-case hunt for the long needle.
- Stylet safety – The blunt stylet advance is the differentiator that made the Veress design the standard.
- Length coverage – The 150 mm option covers bariatric walls in the same product.
- Technique familiarity – Every laparoscopic team trains on this entry method.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the safety mechanism work?
The needle's inner stylet is spring loaded and held back by tissue resistance during insertion. When the tip enters the open peritoneal cavity, resistance falls and the blunt stylet springs forward past the sharp edge, protecting internal structures.
When is the 150 mm needle chosen?
It is chosen when abdominal wall thickness makes the 120 mm needle unlikely to reach the cavity reliably, most often in bariatric patients. Choosing the right length up front avoids a failed first entry attempt.
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.
