- Olympus has commercially launched the Powerseal Open Extended Jaw Sealer/Divider in the US and Canada for colorectal, gynecological, thoracic, urological and vascular procedures, expanding its POWERSEAL 5mm portfolio.
- Designed for one-handed use, the device supports vessel sealing up to 7mm, including pulmonary vessels, tissue bundles and lymphatics, with a jaw coating designed to minimize tissue sticking.
- Its curved, tapered tip supports dissection and access in tight spaces, while a proximal rotation wheel and lower squeeze force are designed to improve ergonomics and reduce hand fatigue during open procedures.
- The device is powered by Olympus’ ESG-410 Surgical Energy Platform, supporting monopolar, bipolar, advanced bipolar, ultrasonic and hybrid energy modes, and is also compatible with the ESG-400 platform.
Takeaways:
The launch expands Olympus’ footprint in the growing open-surgery vessel-sealing segment and reinforces its platform strategy, making it easier for hospitals to standardize on Olympus energy generators and disposables across multiple specialties. By offering a more ergonomic, one-handed device that seals larger vessels and integrates with existing ESG-410/ESG-400 systems, Olympus can increase repeat purchases, deepen operating-room penetration, and pressure competitors to match its open-surgery capabilities in a market where vessel-sealing devices are expected to grow steadily through the next decade.
Source: PRnewswire
