DePuy Mitek Launches VAPR 3 LoPro Large Diameter Suction (LDS) Electrode

DePuy Mitek, a leading manufacturer of surgical sports medicine devices, has introduced the VAPR 3 LoPro Large Diameter Suction (LDS) Electrode, which demonstrated a 23 percent greater tissue removal rate than currently available in the market. This new electrode is designed to meet the needs of orthopaedic surgeons for high-performance tissue removal in tight spaces. The VAPR 3 Radiofrequency (RF) System and the LoPro LDS Electrode offer rapid, safe, and efficient tissue cutting, ablation, and hemostasis during arthroscopic surgery.

Key Takeaways:

• The VAPR 3 LoPro Large Diameter Suction (LDS) Electrode was designed to meet the needs of orthopaedic surgeons for high-performance tissue removal in tight spaces.
• The electrode demonstrated a 23 percent greater tissue removal rate than currently available in the market.
• The VAPR 3 RF System can be used for arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, wrist, elbow, or ankle.
• The system can simultaneously remove soft tissue and control bleeding, precisely cut and contour soft tissue like ligament and meniscus, and thermally modify soft tissue.
• The VAPR 3 RF System is contraindicated in non-arthroscopic surgical procedures, patients with heart pacemakers or electronic device implants, and patients for whom arthroscopic procedures are contraindicated.
• DePuy Mitek offers a low-profile version of the LDS Electrode, the LoPro LDS Electrode, which enables the use of a 5.5mm cannula or larger.
• The LoPro LDS Electrode is manufactured with high thermal threshold plastic, optimizing product design.

Statistics:

• 23% greater tissue removal rate of the LDS Electrode compared to current market standards.
• 5.5mm cannula or larger can be used with the LoPro LDS Electrode.

Sources:

• DePuy Mitek, Inc. Press Release (March 10 /PRNewswire/).
• Data on File.
• DePuy Mitek, Inc. website (http://www.mitek.com/).
• Contact: Jayson Page of DePuy Mitek, +1-781-251-2060.