Signia Secure Staple

Question 1

What design changes are featured in the Signia Small Diameter Reload?

A) 10% more access compared to 12mm reloads with Tri-Staple technology
B) Smaller working diameter
C) Reduced tip motion
D) Narrower anvil width

Answer 1

B, C, D

Question 2

True or False. The signia Small diameter reload offering comes in a 15 cm length and 24 cm length.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False. The Signia Small Diameter Reload has 6 configuration options (2 reload lengths x 3 handle adapter lengths)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The customer segmentation for the Signia Small Diameter Reload includes:

A) Gynecology
B) Pediatric
C) Urology
D) Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary
E) Thoracic

Answer 4

B, C, D, E

Question 5

True or False. The transplant segmentation strategy includes demonstrating value in living donor cases where a shorter pedicle for the recipient is desired.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

(Select all that apply) Select the targeting strategies for the Signia Small Diameter Reload.

A) Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary
B) Procedures where access is difficult with 12mm reloads such as upper left and right lobes
C) Mediastinal lymph node dissection during lobectomy
D) Pediatric Appendectomies

Answer 6

A, B, D

Question 7

Select the procedural steps of video assisted lobectomy thoracic (Vats) lobectomy where the Signia Small Diameter Reload provides a solution.

A) Lysis of adhesions
B) Divide bronchus
C) Ligate and divide pulmonary veins
D) Dissection of hilium

Answer 7

C) Ligate and divide pulmonary veins

Question 8

Signia Small Diameter Reload has _______ more access compared to the Ethicon Echelon Flex Powered Vascular Stapler.

A) 30%
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 40%

Answer 8

A) 30%

Question 9

True or False. The core message platform for the Signia Small Diameter Reload is “Improved Access, Less Damage, Secure Staple Lines”

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The advantages of the Signia Small Diameter Reload compared to the Ethicon Echelon Flex Powered Vascular Stapler includes:

A) More rows of staples
B) More length offerings
C) Smaller diameter

Answer 10

B, C

Question 11

True or False. The launch of the Signia Small Diameter Reload, will allow us to compete with the Echelon Flex Powered Vascular Stapler, because both staplers can fit down an 8mm Trocar.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

True or False. The Signia Small Diameter Reload is a 4 row stapler.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The anvil width of the Signia Small Diameter Reload is:

Answer 13

6.3mm

Question 14

True or False. A 45mm Gray Signia Small Diameter Reload is available in the long reload length (24cm)

Answer 14

False

Question 15

The Signia Small Diameter Reload has _________ times less tension vessels during jaw closing versus the Echelon Flex PVS.

Answer 15

10

Question 16

The Signia Small Diameter Reload belongs to the Endo GIA _______platform configuration, giving it a clinical, and ______________ advantage over the cartridge based system of the Echelon Flex and Echelon Flex PVS.

Answer 16

universal, economic

Question 17

True or False. The Signia Small Diameter Reload provides 30% more access in minimally invasive surgery than the Echelon Flex PVS.

Answer 17

True