Description
The Medtronic Surgitie ligating loop is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. Each loop arrives pre-tied on its introducer, so a pedicle or duct can be ligated laparoscopically by positioning the loop, sliding the knot down and cutting the tail.
- Pre-tied loop on a disposable introducer
- Chromic gut, plain gut and Polysorb loop materials
- For laparoscopic ligation of pedicles and ducts
- No intracorporeal knot tying required
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Main Description
The Surgitie ligating loop is a pre-tied suture loop mounted on an introducer that is passed through a laparoscopic port. The surgeon places the loop around the structure to be ligated, advances the pre-tied knot to cinch it, and trims the strand, completing ligation without tying knots inside the abdomen. Loops in this listing are made with chromic gut, plain gut and Polysorb braided absorbable strands, in size 0 and 2-0 configurations as labeled. The absorbable loop materials suit pedicles and ducts where a permanent foreign body is not desired. Each configuration is supplied sterile and single use, sold in the box or case quantity stated on its label.
Features and Benefits
- Pre-tied knot – The knot is tied at the factory, removing the most failure-prone step of laparoscopic ligation.
- Material choice – Gut loops for traditional handling and a synthetic braided loop for predictable absorption cover both preferences.
- Introducer delivery – The slim introducer passes through standard ports and positions the loop precisely.
- Absorbable ligation – All listed loop materials absorb, leaving no permanent clip or strand behind.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Product Type | Pre-tied ligating loop with introducer |
| Loop Materials | Chromic gut, plain gut, Polysorb braided absorbable |
| Use | Laparoscopic ligation of pedicles, ducts and tubular structures |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | Per configuration as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Surgitie ligating loop |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | cs (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Ligating a pedicle laparoscopically should not depend on intracorporeal knot skills. A pre-tied loop makes it a placement task. Absorbable loops also answer the cases where leaving a metal clip is undesirable.
- Technique simplifier – The pre-tied sliding knot is the differentiator against freehand intracorporeal ties and clip-only strategies.
- No permanent implant – Absorbable loop materials clear over time, unlike titanium clips.
- Material range – Gut and synthetic options in one listing match surgeon preference without another vendor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What structures are loops used on?
They are used to ligate pedicles, ducts and other tubular structures during laparoscopic procedures, such as cystic duct and artery work or tubal and appendiceal procedures per the surgeon's judgment. The loop is positioned around the target structure and cinched down under direct vision.
Do the loops need a special applier?
No separate applier is required. Each loop is mounted on its own introducer that passes through a laparoscopic port. The introducer is discarded after the loop is placed.
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.
