EEAXL33: Medtronic EEA XL 33mm Circular Stapler w/4.8mm Staples

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Medtronic EEAXL33 Extra-Long Shaft Circular Stapler with DST Series Technology

The Medtronic EEAXL33 Extra-Long Shaft Circular Stapler with DST Series Technology is designed for colorectal, gastric, and esophageal anastomosis procedures where extended reach is required. Featuring a 33mm staple diameter and 4.8mm closed staple height, the EEAXL33 provides enhanced access to deep pelvic or difficult-to-reach surgical sites without compromising staple line security. DST Series Technology ensures directional staple formation and graduated staple heights for consistent tissue compression and reliable anastomotic integrity. The stapler’s extra-long shaft and tilting anvil head offer improved maneuverability, making it an ideal choice for lower colorectal surgeries and anatomies with limited exposure.

Product Code: EEAXL33

• Staple Diameter: 33mm
• Staple Height: 4.8mm
• Tissue Type: Thick Tissue
• Color Code: Yellow
• Technology: DST Series Directional Staple Formation
• Anvil Feature: Tilting Anvil Head
• Shaft Articulation: Yes
• Shaft Length: Extra-Long
• Application: Colorectal, Gastric, Esophageal Anastomosis
• Design: Single-Use, Disposable
• Latex-Free

Features

• Extra-long shaft for improved access in deep pelvic or difficult-to-reach anatomies
• DST Series Technology for uniform staple formation and secure tissue compression
• Tilting anvil head for better positioning and visualization
• Designed to help reduce anastomotic leak rates and optimize healing outcomes
• Compatible with standard surgical techniques for colorectal and gastrointestinal procedures

Sterilization

• Device Packaged as Sterile: Yes
• Requires Sterilization Prior to Use: No
• Single-Use, Disposable

Additional Details

• Brand: Medtronic
• Category: Surgical Stapling
• Type: Circular Stapler, Disposable
• FDA Product Code: GAG, GDW
• FDA Product Code Name: Stapler, Surgical Stapler, Implantable
• GMDN Term Code: 59875
• GMDN Term Name: Intraluminal circular stapler, single-use
• GMDN Term Definition: A sterile, hand-held, manual surgical instrument intended to be used during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures of the alimentary tract, to create anastomoses (e.g., end-to-end, end-to-side, or side-to-side) via intraluminal (within the lumen) resection. It is designed to connect two portions of lumen (e.g., colon) with a single or multiple circular rows of staples, and then cut out the tissue within the staple line to create a new channel. This device operates via a manual lever mechanism and may be available in a variety of sizes appropriate to a specific luminal diameter. This is a single-use device.

Covidien’s AutoSuture business now resides within Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit, under the Medical Surgical Portfolio. This group is focused on delivering advanced technologies for minimally invasive surgery, with a deep legacy in surgical stapling, energy devices, and laparoscopic instrumentation.

Key products from the former AutoSuture line include:

• Endo GIA™ staplers and reloads – a flagship line of linear cutting staplers used in a variety of laparoscopic and open procedures.
• Signia™ – a powered stapling platform offering real-time feedback and adaptive firing technology.
• LigaSure™ – a trusted vessel sealing system for tissue fusion and hemostasis.
• VersaOne™ trocars – for secure and versatile access during minimally invasive surgery.
• Sonicision™ – cordless ultrasonic dissection tools that combine energy and precision.

These technologies form the backbone of Medtronic’s minimally invasive surgical portfolio, originally developed under the AutoSuture brand by U.S. Surgical Corporation, then acquired by Tyco Healthcare, which later became Covidienbefore merging with Medtronic in 2015. Today, Medtronic continues to build on this heritage, delivering solutions that enhance efficiency, precision, and outcomes in the operating room.