Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy A-B-C

The Weck™ and MiniLap™ Portfolios empower surgeons to operate with confidence, reliability, and efficiency.

We will highlight 3 key products as well as other trusted options to suit your preference:

Weck Ligation Products

access

Achieving less pain and trauma from access with MiniLap™ Percutaneous Solutions1

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Care and Maintenance

better ligation

Better clip security with Weck™ Hem‑o‑Lok™ Ligation Systems2

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Warrenty and Repair

closure

Safe, secure, and consistent fascial closure with the Weck™ EFx Shield™3

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The MiniLap™ Percutaneous
Surgical System

Designed to reduce trauma for your patients while giving you all the essential functionality needed for routine laparoscopic procedures.
The MiniLap™ System makes your minimally invasive procedures even less invasive.4
  • With just a 2.4 mm shaft diameter, the MiniLap™ System can enter directly through the skin with an integrated needle tip, eliminating the need for an insertion trocar.5
  • Multiple studies suggest that the MiniLap™ System can result in improved cosmesis compared to traditional laparoscopy using ports 5 mm or larger.6,9,10
  • Multiple studies suggest that the MiniLap™ System can result in reduced post-operative incisional pain compared to traditional laparoscopy using ports greater or equal to 5 mm.6,9,10

Additional product options

Trocars: A Complete Offering of Bladeless Laparoscopic Ports

Optical

  • Clear visualization of tissue layers
  • Securely grasps laparoscopes

Balloon/Cone

  • Designed to maintain pneumoperitoneum
  • Easy one-hand stabilizer mechanism

Bladeless/Ports

  • Asymmetrical dilating tip
  • Ridged or smooth cannulas

If Diagnostics are needed

Taut™ Cholangiogram Catheters and Intraducer™ Needles

Arrow-Karlan™ Intraducer™ Laparoscopic Cholangiography Set with Karlan Balloon Catheter

Arrow™ Percutaneous Laparoscopic Cholangiography Set with Karlan Balloon Catheter

Arrow-Karlan™ Balloon Cholangiography Catheter

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MiniLap™ System

With ThumbGrip Handle

MiniLap™ Tip Styles

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Weck™ EFx Shield™ Fascial Closure System

ITEM NUMBER LENGTH PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNIT PER BOX
PGAC300 30cm Alligator Grasper 6
PGCC300 30cm Clutch Grasper 6
PGBK300 30cm Babcock Grasper 6
PGBC300 30cm Tong Grasper 6

MiniLap™ System with ThumbGrip Handle

ITEM NUMBER LENGTH PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNIT PER BOX
GBC250 25cm Alligator Grasper 6
CLC250 25cm Clutch Grasper 6
BCK250 30cm Babcock Grasper 6
BLC250 25cm Bowel Grasper 6
ECMC300 30cm Curved Spatula Probe 6
ECMS300 30cm Straight Spatula Probe 6
ECMH300 30cm Hook Probe 6
ECMP300 30cm Conical Probe 6
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Weck™ Hem-o-lok™
Polymer Ligation System

Featuring a first-of-its-kind locking mechanism and distinct tactile feedback, the Hem-o-lok™ System gives surgeons the confidence of knowing they’ve locked securely on the patient vessel.2
Designed for confidence
  • Hem-o-lok™ Polymer Ligation System is a more secure ligation modality than automatic metal clip appliers systems.2
  • The Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ Ligating Clips provided unparalleled security in axial and lateral pull off tests and in pressure tests.2
  • The Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ Ligating Clips demonstrated greater clip retention and greater leak resistance than all the other tested clips.2
Locking Clips Saves Money.8

When comparing the Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ Ligation System to internal staplers or automatic metal ligation devices, the cost savings per procedure can be significant.8

UNITS PER PROCEDURE

2022 EST. COST PER PROCEDURE
Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ Polymer Ligation System 1-2 $30 - $60
Automatic Metal Clip Appliers 1 $130
Internal Stapling Devices 1-2 $400 - $600

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Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ Polymer Locking Ligation System Vessel/Tissue Bundle Size Range and Ordering Information

Hem-o-lok™ Ligation Clips are not intended for use as a fallopian contraceptive tubal occlusion device.
Hem-o-lok™ Ligation Clips are contraindicated for use in ligating the renal artery during laparoscopic donor nephrectomies.

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Weck™ EFx Shield™
Fascial Closure System

Designed to help minimize complications and cost associated with post-operative port-site herniation by providing reproducible, uniform closure that delivers confidence and control.7
Designed for safety and security

The system’s unique wing shields protect internal organs from being exposed to a sharp, reducing risk of bowel perforation.3 The Weck™ EFx Shield™ is designed to prevent sharps stick injuries to patients and those using the device during fascial closure.3 Since the first clinical use of the Weck™ EFx Shield™ in 2015, there have been zero reported sharps’ injuries using the device.

The Weck™ Visistat™ Skin Stapler

Strength and Control

The Weck™ Visistat™ from Teleflex meets the surgeon’s need for an easy-to-use instrument with quality performance for external skin closure. Each disposable Visistat™ Skin Stapler is loaded with 35 regular or wide medical grade stainless steel staples that can be used in a range of surgical procedures. The precision instrument features a see-through window for visibility and a non-stop feed mechanism for easy release.

Product Information

Weck™ EFx Shield™ Fascial Closure System

Weck™ EFx Classic™ and EFx Classic™ Suture Passer

Weck™ EFx™ Suture Passer

Additional Learning

Learn more about our Lap Chole Procedural Solutions

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Learn more about minimizing complications and improving outcomes

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Ordering Information

Weck™ EFx Shield™ Fascial Closure System

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
EFX002 Weck™ EFx Shield™ Fascial Closure System 5/box
EFXCT1 Weck™ EFx Shield™ Fascial Closure System 5/box
EFXSP1 Weck™ EFx Classic™ Suture Passer 5/box
EFXSP2 Weck™ EFx Suture Passer 10/box
P47482 Pilling™ Berci Suture Passer 1/ea
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References:

  1. Dan AG, et al. Two-trocar cholecystectomy by strategic laparoscopy for improved cosmesis (SLIC). JSLS. 2013;17(4):578-584.
  2. Data on file (2013 internal study), Teleflex™ Incorporated, Report #D001591. Clinical performance cannot be extrapolated from the data. Testing pressures range beyond physiological pressures. The Weck™ Hemo-lok™ medium/large clip was compared to Ethicon™ LIGAMAX5™, Ethicon™ 10 mm LIGACLIP™, and Covidien™ Endo Clip™ III. The Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ large clip was compared to Ethicon™ 12mm LIGACLIP™ and Covidien™ Endo Clip™.
  3. Source: Teleflex™ Incorporated, D009494 Usability and Design Validation Report – EFx Shield; Pg 2-3, Table 1, Number 1, 5
  4. Source: Teleflex™ Incorporated. Trocar Defect Volume Study (TRQ-00003429). 2016. Bench test results may not be indicative of clinical performance. Defect volumes calculated based on cylindrical volume of -r2h and abdominal wall height of 31.85 mm (de Carvalho and Cavazzola, 2011).
  5. Source: Teleflex™ Incorporated, TR-0001; Pg 25, Tables 7.5, 7.6, 7.9 Lacey 2078; Pg 5, Item 1
  6. Justo-Janeiro JM, de la Rosa PR, Prado OE, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of Minilaparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Japanese Journal 2 of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.JGH-v2-1031.pdf (jjgastrohepto.org). 2019;1(7):1-6
  7. Source: Teleflex™ Incorporated, D009494 Usability and Design Validation Report – EFx Shield; Pg 2,4, Table 1, Number 1,12
  8. Data on File, Teleflex™ Incorporated, Automatic Open Clip Applier Savings Calculator; Pg 1, col G
  9. Boza A, Urman B, Vatansever D et al. Mini-Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery Using Smaller Ports Minimizes Incisional Pain and Postoperative Scar Size: A Paired Sample Analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32501743. Published 2020.
  10. Nomura H, Okuda K, Saito N et al. Mini-laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for patients with endometriosis. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther. 2013;2(3):85-88. doi:10.1016/j.gmit.2013.05.004

**Supporting documentation for the 80+ peer reviewed articles based on a tertiary clinical literature search preformed 11/2014. 89 peer-reviewed articles were accepted according to Inclusion/Exclusion criteria, of which 80% (71 articles) showed favorable outcomes in support of Hem-o-lok Clips. Data on file, Teleflex Incorporated, Report MC-006546.

2023 Ligation Safety Data Report, Data on file, Teleflex Incorporated, Report RS-002567.

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This information is provided for clinical education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for sound clinical judgment or decision making, or professional experience relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. Refer to package inserts provided with each specific product for complete warnings, indications, contraindications, precautions, potential complications, and instructions for use. Not all products may be available in all countries. Please contact your local representative. Revised: 09/2023.

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