Surgical staplers and staples are medical devices that may be used in place of sutures. They can close large wounds or incisions more quickly and be less painful than stitches for patients. They are often used in minimally invasive surgery. They can also be used to close wounds in areas where skin is tight against bone, in operations to remove organs or to reconnect parts of internal organs.
The most notable market participants are Intutive Surgical Inc., Medtronic Plc, Ethicon USA LLC, Frankenman International Ltd, Panther Healthcare Medical Equipment Co Ltd, B. Braun SE, Grena Ltd, Conmed Corp, 3M Co, and Purple Surgical UK Ltd., occupying a considerable share of the market owing to their offerings to the market.
Intuitive Surgical and Ethicon USA, LLC – Notable Market Participants in Surgical Stapling Devices Mrket
Market leaders are involved in extensive research for the development of new surgical stapling devices with better efficiency and treatment outcomes. For instance, in June 2022, Ethicon launched next generation Echelon 3000 stapler designed for exceptional access and control. It is digitally enabled device that provides surgeons with simple, one-handed powered articulation to help address the unique needs of their patients. Designed with 39% greater jaw aperture and a 27% greater articulation span,3,4 ECHELON 3000 gives surgeons better access and control over each transection, even in tight spaces and on challenging tissue.
Many well-known as well as small local companies are present in the market to provide diversified products to its customers. The larger firms are adopting the strategy of acquiring small firms to enhance its product portfolio and expand its footprint in different geographies. Additionally, various companies are also undergoing other strategic alliances such as collaborations and others to garner their significance and remain competitive in the market. Few on the important key developments from the industry are mentioned below:
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Month & Year |
News |
| Mar-21 | Ethicon launched of the ECHELON+ Stapler with GST Reloads, a new powered surgical stapler designed to increase staple line security and reduce complications through more uniform tissue compression and better staple formation, even in challenging situations |
| Sep-20 | Ethicon launched ECHELON ENDOPATH Staple Line Reinforcement (SLR) a novel buttressing device designed to further strengthen staple lines and reduce potential complications during bariatric, thoracic, and general surgical procedures |
| Dec-21 | Intutive Surgical Inc received FDA clearance for 8 mm SureForm 30 Curved-Tip Stapler. and reloads for use in general, thoracic, gynecologic, urologic, and pediatric surgery |
