SEE

THE DIFFERENCE.


A reprocessed LigaSure™ vessel-sealing device may look the part, but a study published in Surgical Endoscopy shows they may have visible contamination on them.1,†

WATCH THE VIDEO


MAKE SURE

YOU HAVE

THE ORIGINAL.


There are significant differences between original equipment manufacturer (OEM) LigaSure™ devices and third-party reprocessed LigaSure™ devices. Learn how to quickly identify inauthenticity — because if it’s not LigaSure™ technology from Medtronic, it’s not LigaSure™ technology.

READ THE STUDY


OEM vs. REPROCESSED

LIGASURE™ DEVICES


168 DEVICES DISASSEMBLED AND TESTED:


SEE THE DATA


IN SEPARATE

STERILITY TESTING

1 OUT OF
165 REPROCESSED
VESSEL-SEALING
DEVICES

GREW BACTERIA
IN CULTURE.


AND THE LEVEL WAS 166X FDA GUIDELINES.1



WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Make the authentic choice — use the original vessel-sealing device. Only OEM LigaSure™ devices are backed by Medtronic.


CHECK
AUTHENTICITY
FOR

  • The packaging
  • The product
  • The plug

If there’s a logo other than Covidien™ or Valleylab™ –– it’s not from Medtronic.

SEE MORE

BE CONFIDENT IN WHAT YOU GET WITH OEM

  • Nonstick nano-coating2-4
  • Compatibility with Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform‡‡
  • Support from Medtronic device experts
VIEW THE COMPLETE LIST

ASK YOUR MATERIALS MANAGERS, OR CONTACT YOUR MEDTRONIC REP FOR INFORMATION

CONTACT YOUR REP


CONTACT YOUR REP

We're available to help you with expert support and advice or to arrange a 1:1 meeting.


CONTACT US NOW

*Medtronic does not manufacture, distribute, warrant, or indemnify reprocessed LigaSure™ vessel-sealing devices. Check the packaging, the product, and the plug to make sure there’s only the Covidien™ or Valleylab™ logo.


† Contamination was found following disassembly of the devices and jaws. The study found that 52% of reprocessed devices studied had visible contamination. The remaining 48% did not have contamination that was visible to the naked eye.

‡ Hemoglobin detection was presumptive based on unexpected luminescence

§ The combination of failed tests included visual inspection, optical and scanning electron microscopy, hemoglobin detection, and sterility testing.

Ω Sterility assurance level of 10-6 accepted by the FDA as laid out in the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards ST67 and TIR 12 for devices contacting normally sterile tissue

†† Nano-coating is available on select LigaSure™ devices. Refer to the OEM Instructions for Use. Standard methods will degrade the nonstick coating. Devices without nano-coating may have more sticking, eschar buildup, and cleanings.

‡‡ Please consult the OEM LigaSure™ device Instructions for Use.

1. Chivukula, S.R., Lammers, S. & Wagner, J. Assessing organic material on single-use vessel sealing devices: a comparative study of reprocessed and new LigaSure™ devices. Surg Endosc (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-020-07969-8.

2. Based on internal test report #RE00065374 Rev A, LF18XX product claims report for reprocessed jaws. Sept. 22 and Sept. 29, 2016.

3. Based on internal test report #RE00065124, Lig-40 LF4418 product claims report for reprocessed jaws: benchtop testing conducted with reprocessed device jaws using porcine tissue, porcine blood, and average (lb) tissue sticking force. Oct. 4–7, 2016.

4. Based on internal report #RE00045785, LF19XX Waiver of Sticking Testing Post-reprocessing. Jan. 19, 2017.


©2021 Medtronic. All rights reserved. Medtronic, Medtronic logo, and Further, Together are trademarks of Medtronic. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company. 06/2021 – US-SE-2100166- WF#4718671