X-Tack

Question 1

What is X-Tack?

Answer 1

X-Tack is a through-the-scope suturing device for defect closure in the GI tract

Question 2

Where can you use X-Tack?

Answer 2

Effective in upper and lower GI tract, but has a strong focus on lower GI to fill a significant gap in closure options on the market.

Question 3

Is X-Tack intended for Hemostasis?

Answer 3

X-Tack™ is not intended for hemostasis of acute bleeding ulcers.

Contraindicated for active bleeding.

Question 4

What are the indications of X-Tack?

Answer 4

The X-Tack™ Endoscopic Helix Tacking System is intended for approximation of soft tissue in minimally invasive gastroenterology procedures (e.g., closure and healing of ESD/EMR sites, and closing of fistula, perforation or leaks).

SOFT TISSUE & HEALING

Question 5

Do you need to remove the scope to use X-Tack?

Answer 5

No, you do not need to remove the scope.

Question 6

What size scope does X-Tack fit through?

Answer 6

X-Tack fits through a standard, single channel scope.

Has a minimum working channel of 2.8mm

Question 7

How many length options are there for X-Tack?

Answer 7

Effective in Upper and Lower GI tract so we have two length options:
* Gastric Length -160cm
* Colonic Length - 235cm

Question 8

What are Helix Tacks made of?

Answer 8

Stainless Steel

Question 9

Can the X-Tack Cinches be used with Overstitch?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Can X-Tack be used with a Fuji Gastroscope?

Answer 10

No. X-tack is optimized for Olympus and Pentax gastroscopes

The liner is too short for Fuji / the liner must advance past the scope distal tip.

Question 11

Name these X-Tack Components

Answer 11

A. Backer Card
B. Catheter
C. Driver Handle
D. Helix Tacks (x4)
E. Scope Liner
F. Scope Mount

Question 12

What is the depth of the Helix Tack that is driven into the tissue?

Answer 12

The depth of your tacks that’s driven in is 3.5 millimeters, and that’s important to know because X-Tack ideally engages the muscularis layer of the lumen of the bowel and that’s important because of how it is designed and how we want it to close versus just a superficial close.

Question 13

What is the length of the stem of the Helix X-Tack? (i.e. above the eyelet)

Answer 13

2mm

Question 14

What is the purpose of the eyelet on the X-Tack Helix?

Answer 14

The eyelet stops you from drilling too deep!
You want the rotating eyelet to be flush with the tissue.