Covidien 170050 0 Polysorb 1X7" Violet ES-9 Reload BX/12

Covidien Polysorb™ Endo Stitch™ Reload | Size 0 | 7" Length | ES-9 Needle | 170050

The Covidien 170050 is a specialized single-stitch reload designed exclusively for use with the Endo Stitch™ and SILS™ Stitch 10mm laparoscopic suturing devices. This system revolutionizes minimally invasive surgery by allowing the surgeon to pass a needle back and forth between the instrument's jaws, effectively automating the suturing process in restricted operative fields where manual needle-driving is ergonomically difficult.

The suture material is Polysorb™, a high-performance synthetic absorbable braid composed of a glycolide/lactide copolymer. As a Size 0 suture, it provides the robust tensile strength required for deep fascia, heavy organ-tissue approximation, and secure ligations.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Covidien (Medtronic)

• Model / REF: 170050

• System Compatibility: Endo Stitch™ & SILS™ Stitch 10mm Instruments

• Suture Material: Polysorb™ (Braided Synthetic Absorbable)

• Suture Size: 0

• Strand Length: 7 Inches (18 cm)

• Color: Violet (High Visibility)

• Needle Name: ES-9

• Needle Length: 9 mm

• Point Type: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Box of 12 Individual Reloads

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Automated Laparoscopic Suturing: The 170050 reload eliminates the need for manual needle loading and retrieval during laparoscopy. By integrating with the Endo Stitch™ handle, it allows for rapid, one-handed suturing, significantly reducing operative time in complex reconstructions.

• Superior Initial Tensile Strength: Polysorb™ is engineered to provide high "out-of-the-package" strength, maintaining approximately 80% of its initial strength at 2 weeks and 30% at 3 weeks. This is ideal for tissues that require firm support during the critical early stages of healing.

• Atraumatic ES-9 Taper Needle: The 9mm straight needle is designed specifically for the toggle-action of the Endo Stitch™ device. Its taper point spreads tissue fibers rather than cutting them, minimizing the risk of bleeding or "cheese-wiring" through delicate internal structures.

• Violet Braided Construction: The braided geometry provides exceptional knot security and handling, while the deep violet dye ensures the suture is easily tracked via high-definition endoscopic cameras, even in blood-filled surgical fields.

• Predictable Absorption Profile: The copolymer material degrades via hydrolysis, with essentially complete absorption occurring between 56 and 70 days, leaving minimal foreign body presence once the tissue has reached its natural strength.

Applications

• General Surgery: Secure closure of the peritoneum, mesenteric defects, or bowel serosa.

• Gynecology: Colpotomy closure, myomectomy repair, and pelvic floor reconstructions.

• Urology: Vesicourethral anastomosis and bladder neck suspensions.

• Bariatric Surgery: Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy reinforcement.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed & Sterile.

• Integrity: This medical supply is securely packaged within its original manufacturer's sterile barrier. Both the inner sterile trays and the outer box of 12 are intact, ensuring full sterile integrity and lot traceability for clinical use.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical technology, Primis Medical ensures all Covidien Endo Stitch™ inventory is stored in climate-controlled environments to maintain the mechanical integrity of the needle-attachment and the chemical stability of the Polysorb™ braid.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to prevent any compression of the internal reload trays and to protect the 9mm ES-9 needles.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.