Ethicon Echelon Endopath Stapler and Reloads

Echelon Endopath Staplers are sterile single patients use endoscopic devices that deliver staples while dividing tissue at the same time
They offer staple cartridge lengths of 60 mm & 45 mm
They are available in 3 shaft lengths: Standard (340 mm)/Long (440 mm) & Compact (280 mm)
The safety lock-out feature is designed to prevent used reload from being refired
These devices deliver 6 staggered rows of staples with a single cut line in between

They are available in 3 variants:
Echelon: These are the standard variants of this brand
Echelon Flex: These are articulated variants which have a stroke count indicator that displace the number of strokes during each firing. They are compatible with 12 mm trocars
Echelon Flex Powered: These staplers have powered firing that ensures optimal control & protection while working on critical areas & potentially resulting in less trauma. These have a manual override which provides full surgeon control in the event of a power loss

Reloads are available in 5 colours
Grey: Meant for mesentery/thin tissues with an open staple height of 2 mm & a closed staple height of 0.75 mm
White: Meant for vascular/thin tissues with an open staple height of 2.5 mm & a closed staple height of 1.0 mm
Blue: Meant for regular tissue thickness with an open staple height of 3.5 mm & a closed staple height of 1.5 mm
Gold: Meant for regular/thick tissues with an open staple height of 3.8 mm & a closed staple height of 1.8 mm
Green: Meant for thick tissues with an open staple height of 4.1 mm & a closed staple height of 2.0 mm
Indicated procedures: Bariatric, Thoracic, Colorectal, General, Endoscopic