How much does a harmonic scalpel cost?
Table 2
| Study | Intervention/comparator | Primary analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure costs (2016 USD) | ||
| Frazzetta et al18 | UltraCision Harmonic Scalpel | $1,517.18 |
| Ligatures and cauterization | $2,059.93 | |
| Hallgrimsson et al19 | UltraCision Harmonic Scalpel | $2,558.56 |
What is a harmonic scalpel used for?
THE HARMONIC scalpel is a new device that has been introduced to surgery during the last decade. It is a device that uses high-frequency mechanical energy to cut and coagulate tissues at the same time. Laparoscopists were the first ones to use this method widely.
What is the difference between LigaSure and harmonic scalpel?
Unlike the LigaSure, the Harmonic scalpel is also able to cut through tissue as it coagulates. Both the LigaSure device and Harmonic scalpel have been demonstrated to be safe in numerous papers [17-20].
When did the Ethicon harmonic shears come out?
Building on our legacy of advancing surgical care, Ethicon first introduced the world to HARMONIC ultrasonic technology and its precise dissection capability in 1998 with the release of the HARMONIC® Scalpel Shears.
Where are the instructions on the Ethicon harmonic?
Instructions for use are found in the information that accompanied the product packaging. For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert. © Ethicon US, LLC. 2019.
What kind of hand piece does harmonic use?
HARMONIC ® Hand Pieces Reusable hand pieces which contain piezoelectric transducers that convert electronic energy into ultrasonic vibration to power HARMONIC ® Devices. The HARMONIC BLUE ® Hand Piece is used with HARMONIC FOCUS ® + and HARMONIC SYNERGY ® Blade product lines.
What do you need to know about Ethicon sutures?
Through Ethicon’s surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. Learn more at www.ethicon.com, and follow us on Twitter @Ethicon.