Ethicon’s HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears Cleared by FDA

Ethicon, part of J&J, obtained FDA 510(k) clearance to introduce its HARMONIC HD 1000i surgical shears for use in both open and laparoscopic procedures. It dissects, transects, and seals tissue, so that a separate dissector is not necessary. The instrument is an all-in-one unit, the hand piece and tool integrated together and sounds like it's completely disposable so no additional cleaning and management is needed. Previous similar shears from Ethicon had a separate hand piece that could be used between different procedures.

"HARMONIC HD 1000i is the latest example of our commitment to developing meaningful innovations that can help improve outcomes in critical, complex procedures," in a statement said Grace Chung, Ethicon Vice President, Energy Global Strategic Marketing. "As we move toward the future, HARMONIC HD 1000i will serve as a platform for developing a portfolio of HARMONIC devices focused on trying to meet surgical needs through our in-depth knowledge of tissue and energy sciences to enable surgeons to reach more patients and restore more lives."

Source: Ethicon…

 

 

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