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Caiman® sealer and cutter

Advanced bipolar instruments combine mechanics and sophisticated Lektrafuse energy delivery, with patented features making the instrument characteristics unique.

Advanced bipolar instruments

AESCULAP® Caiman® Seal and Cut instruments feature patented mechanisms which are key to enable high uniform tissue compression and avoid tissue slippage. Excellent vessel sealing quality and simplified tissue positioning in the jaw can be achieved. [1] Caiman® is intended to be used as a multipurpose vessel sealing instrument in laparoscopic and open surgery within the surgical fields of general surgery, gynecology, urology and thoracic surgery. [2] The instruments are utilized for hysterectomy, colectomy, gastrectomy, and much more.

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Caiman® – 10 years of surgical efficiency

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    countries around the world

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    surgeons worldwide trust Caiman‘s precision and efficiency​

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    patients have been cured with the help of Caiman®​

One seal confidence

State of the art vessel sealing with only one energy activation. [1]

Uniform tissue compression

Leads to consistent sealing quality from distal to proximal tip. [1]

Tip first closure

Retains tissues within the jaws for improved compression. [1]

Long jaw tip

Enlarged vessel sealing length and improved surgical efficiency. [1]

80 degree articulation jaw

Allows simplified navigation in challenging anatomy. [3]

Two versions of the advanced bipolar surgical instrument AESCULAP Caiman® in working position with downward-pointing tips.

Our Caiman® portfolio at a glance

Caiman® 5

Caiman® 5 features a unique jaw design, providing uniform compression, resulting in one seal confidence. Caiman® 24 cm, 36 cm and 44 cm shaft is used for a variety of laparoscopic and open surgical applications. The Caiman® 5 features a jaw engineered like no other. The lower jaw hinge causes the tip of the instrument to close first – capturing tissue and preventing slippage. This unique design then allows the upper and lower jaws to compress tissue in parallel, creating even compression forces distal to proximal. Versatile jaw designCaiman® 5 features an innovative jaw, resulting in an instrument that allows both fine dissection and powerful grasping. Caiman® 26.5 mm jaws can seal large, complex, tissue bundles, spot weld, or seal and cut areas. 26.5 mm sealing lengthEnlarged vessel sealing length results in improved surgical efficiency. 24 cm, 36 cm and 44 cm working lengthThe Caiman® 5 is designed for a variety of laparoscopic and open surgical applications.

Caiman® 5 Articulating

Caiman® 5 Articulating features a unique jaw design, providing uniform compression, resulting in one seal confidence. Caiman® 24 cm, 36 cm and 44 cm shaft is used for a variety of laparoscopic and open surgical applications with articulating tip.The Caiman® 5 Articulating features a jaw engineered like no other. The Caiman® 5 Articulating is answering your surgical needs of a bipolar Seal & Cut device giving you more motion freedom during surgery within challenging anatomy. Motion freedom in small spacesThe jaw tip features a short articulation mechanism for easy maneuvering in small spaces. Efficient jaw tip positioningThe articulating tip allows a side view jaw visualization to allow precise positioning. Perpendicular sealingArticulation allows jaw positioning in a 90° angle to increase the robustness of the sealing line, as a perpendicular approach ensures the shortest sealing line.

Caiman® 5 Maryland

Caiman® 5 Maryland features a unique jaw design, providing uniform compression, resulting in one seal confidence. Caiman® 12.5 cm, 17 cm, 36 cm and 44 cm shaft is used for a variety of laparoscopic and open surgical applications.Caiman® 5 Maryland features a jaw engineered like no other. The lower jaw hinge causes the tip of the instrument to close first – capturing tissue and preventing slippage. This unique design then allows the upper and lower jaws to compress tissue in parallel, creating even compression forces distal to proximal. Maryland jaw designThe fine curved Maryland jaw design allows increased dissection performance and enhanced tip visualization. 12.5 cm, 17 cm, 36 cm and 44 cm working lengthCaiman® 5 Maryland is designed for a variety of laparoscopic and open surgical applications.

Caiman® 5 Articulating Maryland

Caiman® 5 Articulating Maryland features a unique fine curved jaw design, providing uniform compression, resulting in one seal confidence. Caiman® 36 cm and 44 cm shaft is used for a variety of laparoscopic applications with articulating tip.The fine curved Caiman® 5 Articulating Maryland vessel sealer delivers simplified navigation in challenging anatomy through the combination of increased dissection performance and enhanced tip visualization with distal tip articulation technology. Motion freedom in small spacesThe Maryland jaw features a short articulation mechanism for easy maneuvering in small spaces. Efficient jaw tip positioningThe articulating tip allows a side view jaw visualization to allow precise positioning. Perpendicular sealingArticulation allows jaw positioning in a 90° angle to increase the robustness of the sealing line, as a perpendicular approach ensures the shortest sealing line.

Caiman® 12 mm articulation jaw

Caiman® 12 Articulating features a unique jaw design, providing uniform compression, resulting in one seal confidence. Caiman® 24 cm and 44 cm shaft is used for a variety of laparoscopic and open surgical applications with articulating tip.The Caiman® 12 Articulating features a jaw engineered like no other. The lower jaw hinge causes the tip of the instrument to close first – capturing tissue and preventing slippage. This unique design then allows the upper and lower jaws to compress tissue in parallel, creating even compression forces distal to proximal. Versatile jaw designCaiman® features an articulating jaw, resulting in an instrument that is both powerful and agile, easing navigation through difficult anatomy and tight angles. Caiman® 50 mm jaws can grab and seal large, complex, tissue bundles, spot weld, or seal and cut areas. 50 mm sealing lengthEnlarged vessel sealing length results in improved surgical efficiency. 24 cm and 44 cm working lengthThe Caiman® 12 Articulating is designed for a variety of laparoscopic and open surgical applications.

Caiman® Lektrafuse HF Generator

The Lektrafuse HF Generator employs a sophisticated algorithm to modulate power in response to real-time tissue changes delivering a customized seal cycle to each individual bite of tissue. Despite its sophistication, the Lektrafuse HF Generator is amazingly easy to operate, offering "plug and play" convenience to speed procedure time and reduce OR staff learning curves. The lightweight Lektrafuse HF Generator can be easily moved between operating rooms, and its low profile allows it to easily fit into even the busiest OR's. Sophisticated Power Modulation AlgorithmOne Seal Confidence. Multiple Feedback ParametersCustomized seal. Energy ControlMinimized external jaw temperatures reduce collateral damage. Simple Controls Easy to learn, easy to operate. One seal confidence The Caiman® is the latest evolution in HF vessel and tissue sealing which optimizes articulation, compression, and energy to create a quality seal with every pass. Even Compression Even compression is crucial for seal integrity and the prevention of leaks. Only the Caiman® has a proprietary hinged jaw and tip-first closure that helps trap tissue and prevent slippage while creating even compression distal to proximal. With the ability to evenly seal vessels up to and including 7 mm. Customized Tissue Monitoring The Lektrafuse HF Generator utilizes a sophisticated algorithm that modulates power in response to real-time tissue changes and delivers a customized seal cycle to each individual bite of tissue. This modulated power results in little to no adhesions or charring, with a thermal spread averaging less than 1 mm. The instrument outer jaw temperatures remain low temperature, virtually eliminating collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

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References

  1. Eick, S., Loudermilk, B., Walberg, E. et al. Rationale, bench testing and in vivo evaluation of a novel 5 mm laparoscopic vessel sealing device with homogeneous  ressure distribution in long instrument jaws. Ann Surg Innov Res 7, 15 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1186/1750-1164-7-15
  2. https://www.bbraun.com/en/products-and-solutions/therapies/minimally-invasive-surgery/caiman-advanced-bipolar-technology/publications.html
  3. Aaron C. Voegele, Donna L. Korvick, Mario Gutierrez et al. Perpendicular blood vessel seals are stronger than those made at an angle. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Aug 2013.669-672. https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2013.0028

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