Summary: Olympus Corp. has introduced two new designs in its Powerseal Sealer/Divider product line: the Powerseal Straight Jaw, Double-action (SJDA) and the Powerseal Curved Jaw, Single-action (CJSA). These devices provide ergonomic comfort and multifunctional capabilities for various surgical procedures.

Key Takeaways:

  • Expanded Product Line: The Powerseal family now includes three jaw designs, each available in three shaft lengths to accommodate different surgical needs.
  • Enhanced Ergonomics and Efficiency: Powerseal devices reduce squeeze force requirements without compromising sealing performance, promoting surgeon comfort.
  • Global Availability: The new Powerseal SJDA and CJSA devices are cleared for sale in multiple regions, including the U.S., Canada, and the E.U.

Olympus Corp.has released two new jaw designs in the Powerseal Sealer/Divider line of bipolar surgical energy products: the Powerseal Straight Jaw, Double-action (SJDA) and the Powerseal Curved Jaw, Single-action (CJSA). The first Powerseal device, launched in 2021, is the Powerseal Curved Jaw, Double-action (CJDA).

Expanded Powerseal Family

The Powerseal Sealer/Divider family of devices now includes three jaw designs, each available in three shaft lengths to support surgeon preference and technique for dissection, grasping, and sealing during surgical procedures. The devices are designed to promote procedural efficiency and surgeon comfort with a multifunctional feature set and carefully considered ergonomics. Each Powerseal design requires less squeeze force than competitor devices to close the jaws, without sacrificing jaw force or sealing capability, according to the company.

The Powerseal family of devices augment the Olympus surgical energy portfolio, which features the Thunderbeat hybrid energy devices and Sonicbeat ultrasonic dissectors. Powerseal devices provide surgeons with reliable sealing, dissection, and grasping capabilities in laparoscopic or open surgery while reducing the force required by the surgeon to close the jaws. The Powerseal devices are indicated for use in numerous surgical procedures including general surgery, gynecological, colorectal, bariatric, urological, thoracic, and vascular procedures.

Key Features of Powerseal Devices

The Powerseal single-use devices are designed with features including:

  • Confident Vessel Sealing: Strong and efficient sealing of vessels, including pulmonary vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics, up to and including 7mm.
  • High Burst Pressure: Greater than 99% probability of vessel burst pressure above 360 mmHg, regardless of vessel size ≤ 7mm.
  • Minimized Tissue Sticking: On par with nano-coated products; 97% of surgeons in pre-launch clinical cases indicated fewer jaw cleanings than required by their current energy device.
  • Multifunctional Capabilities: Three jaw designs support the surgeon’s preference and technique for dissection, grasping, and sealing. All Powerseal jaw styles are available in three shaft lengths for laparoscopic and open procedures.
  • Energy Activation: Activation without the requirement to fully close the jaws facilitates spot coagulation of surface bleeders or activation on thick tissue.
  • Increased Dissection Force: Supports separation of tissue planes during dissection.
  • Ergonomic Comfort: Reduced distance to device controls, smooth jaw rotation, and a contoured handle promote comfort and ease of use.

“We are very excited to expand our advanced bipolar surgical energy portfolio with the addition of these two new Powerseal devices. Meeting physician needs continues to be the primary driver of the product design and functionality,” said Phil Roy, global vice president and general manager for surgical devices in the therapeutic solutions division of Olympus Corporation. “Powerseal devices are developed with a commitment to meeting our goals of sealing strength, efficiency, and physician comfort.”

Global Availability

The new Powerseal SJDA and CJSA devices are regulatory cleared for sale in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, the E.U., and Thailand at this time. The Powerseal CJDA device is being sold in all global regions, except China.