Reduce surgical fatigue with the advanced ergonomic design of PowerSeal™

The development of modern surgical instruments is no longer focused solely on performance; it also emphasizes optimizing the surgeon’s user experience. Instruments that are difficult to grip or require excessive hand force may contribute to fatigue during procedures. The PowerSeal™ advanced bipolar vessel sealing device was designed with ergonomic in mind to support surgeon comfort, control, and procedural stability throughout prolonged surgical interventions.

PowerSeal™ Handle Design Optimized for Long-Term Comfort and Control

To deliver an optimal user experience, the ergonomic enhancements incorporated into the PowerSeal™ device focus on reducing hand strain, improving access to control functions, and supporting stable instrument handling throughout surgery:

Reduced Hand Force During Instrument Operation

Based on Olympus internal studies, PowerSeal™ was engineered to optimize instrument handling and reduce hand fatigue during use. Its ergonomic handle design, combined with an efficient force transmission mechanism, minimizes the squeezing force required to operate the device, helping reduce hand strain during lengthy procedures.

Compared with currently available market alternatives, PowerSeal™ demonstrates significant improvements in operating force requirements:

• Up to 55% reduction in jaw closure force
• Up to 10% reduction in cutting activation force (*)

Reduced hand force requirements help minimize surgeon fatigue while maintaining precise instrument control.

Easily Accessible Controls

The handle is designed with shortened reach distances to key control elements, positioning them within the hand’s natural range of motion. This allows seamless transition between functions without significant changes in grip position.

This design feature is particularly beneficial for surgeons with smaller hands, reducing unnecessary hand movement while promoting confident and precise device control.

Control access distances include:

• Locking latch: 50.7 mm
• Cutting trigger: 59.2 mm
• Rotation knob: 65.7 mm

Key controls are positioned within the natural reach of the hand, enhancing ease of use and procedural efficiency.

Latch-On Function for Stable Tissue Handling

Maintaining a consistent grasp on tissue or vessels during retraction, manipulation, or preparation for vessel sealing often requires sustained gripping force. The PowerSeal™ Latch-On function securely maintains tissue and vessel grasping without the need for continuous hand pressure.

By reducing the physical demands placed on the surgeon’s hand, the Latch-On mechanism allows greater focus on the surgical field while supporting procedural stability throughout tissue handling.

The Latch-On feature provides secure tissue retention and improved handling consistency during surgical procedures.

Consistent User Experience Across the Entire PowerSeal™ Portfolio

The PowerSeal™ portfolio includes three distinct jaw configurations designed to accommodate a variety of surgical techniques and procedural requirements.

All PowerSeal™ instruments are built upon a common handle architecture and standardized control layout. Key control positions remain consistent across the product range, allowing surgeons to transition easily between different PowerSeal™ devices based on procedural needs.

This design consistency reduces the learning curve, enhances workflow continuity, and helps maintain procedural efficiency throughout surgery.

A standardized handle design and control interface ensure a consistent user experience across the entire PowerSeal™ product family.

Lenus Vietnam is currently the officially authorized distributor of the Olympus PowerSeal™ product line in Vietnam.

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Reference

(*)https://medical.olympuscanada.com/products/powerseal#:~:text=When%20compared