Description
The Medtronic VersaStep insufflation needle is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. The long 14 gauge needle establishes pneumoperitoneum and initial access ahead of the VersaStep dilation system, twelve per box.
- Long insufflation and access needle
- 14 gauge format
- Pairs with the VersaStep access system
- Twelve per box as listed
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Main Description
This needle is the insufflation and access needle of the VersaStep family, in a long 14 gauge format. Insufflation needles establish the pneumoperitoneum that laparoscopic access and visualization depend on, before ports are placed. The long format suits patients where standard needle length is marginal, including bariatric anatomy. It is supplied sterile for single use, twelve per box as listed. Within the access workflow it precedes the VersaStep cannula and dilator sets listed separately in this catalog.
Features and Benefits
- System matched – The needle belongs to the same access family as the VersaStep dilating ports stocked alongside it.
- Long format – Extra length covers thick abdominal walls where standard needles cannot reach the cavity.
- Case quantity – Twelve per box matches access consumption on a laparoscopic list.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Insufflation and access needle |
| Gauge | 14 gauge, long |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | 12 per box |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | VersaStep insufflation needle |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Access starts with insufflation, and bariatric-capable length is the version services run short of. Keeping the needle with its VersaStep family keeps the access set complete.
- Reach – The long needle is the differentiator for thick-wall patients.
- Set coherence – One access family from needle to port simplifies tray building.
- Volume packaging – A twelve count box fits real list consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an insufflation needle used for?
It is inserted through the abdominal wall to insufflate the peritoneal cavity with gas, creating the working space for laparoscopy before trocars are placed. Placement and pressure checks follow standard Veress-type technique per the IFU.
Why a long version?
Standard lengths can fail to reach the peritoneal cavity in patients with thick abdominal walls, particularly in bariatric practice. The long format restores that reach.
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.
