Circular staplers were first created in 1978, but for more than 40 years there had been little innovation upon the original design.
The award-winning Circular Stapler (CST) has 200% more housing capacity compared to standard staplers. The CST’s increased housing capacity improves staple line formation by allowing the tissue to lie flat between the anvil and the cartridgewhich then does not subject it to unwanted compression during firing (also known as the piston effect).
BENEFITS OF THE CST
PRESSURE RELEASE SYSTEM (PRS) – Improves the staple line formation.
REDUCED FIRING FORCE (RFF) – The reduced firing force and improved ergonomics suit a wide range of hand sizes.
AUDIBLE FIRING BELL – The firing bell provides clear and distinct feedback on completion of firing.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY LOCK (ASL) – The SMART ASL reduces the risk of accidental misfire.
DISTINCTIVE AUDIO CLICK (DAC) -This defines the optimal opening of the anvle to release the tissue without comprising the staple line.
LARGER HOUSING VOLUME & COMPRESSION-FREE FIRING
Standard Circular stapler
Smaller housing – Resulting in unwanted tissue compression and overflow, often causing crossed staple lines.
Overflow on staple line – Smaller housing may prevent tissue lying flat on the cartridge.
Compressed firing – Unwanted compression of the staple line during firing may cause the tissue to bunch affecting the staple line’s integrity.
CST Stapler – Precision without power
200% larger housing – Allows more tissue to be included in the excision doughnut, minimising the risk of cross staple lines.
Tissue lies flat – Larger housing allows tissue to lie flat on the CST cartridge.
Compression-free firing – Allowing tissue to stay in position on staple line during firing.
