Superior Dissecting Capability of A New Ultrasonic Device Improves Efficiency and Reduces Adhesion Formation

Abstract

Background: Over the last two decades use of ultrasonic shears has grown in complex surgery where both precise dissection and meticulous hemostasis is required. With the introduction of HARMONIC® HD 1000i Shears (HD1000i), surgeons can now depend upon a single instrument to perform minimally-invasive dissection while securely sealing vessels up to and including 7 mm in diameter. This study was performed to compare HD1000i to the previous version of the device (HAR7) in sealing, dissecting and adhesion formation.

Safety and Performance of Harmonic® HD 1000i Shears in Thoracoscopic Procedures: A Retrospective Study

“…HD 1000i was introduced in 2017 as an ultrasonic shears device that could seal vessels up to and including 7 mm in diameter, similar to its precursor, the Harmonic ACE+7, but with superior dissecting capabilities [22]. The jaws of HD 1000i are longer and designed to mimic the profile of a Maryland dissector.…”

Resternotomy and coronary artery bypass grafting after omental flap procedure: A case report

“…Diversity of ultrasonic devices available may cause more efficient surgical procedures and improved patient outcomes. 12 The ultrasonic scalpel is excellent in exfoliating adipose tissue. In our patient, an ultrasonic scalpel was useful for dissecting between the omentum and mediastinal organs, especially above the ascending aorta.…”

“…Diversity of ultrasonic devices available may cause more efficient surgical procedures and improved patient outcomes 12 . The ultrasonic scalpel is excellent in exfoliating adipose tissue.…”