PROXIMATE®  ACCESS 55 Stapler

Easy to position, easy to fire, easy to use.

This articulating linear stapler enables the transection and resection of tissues, with easier access to targeted tissue. It has a small profile head and a long flexible shaft designed to allow surgeons to get deeper in the pelvis. The PROXIMATE ACCESS 55 Stapler is:

  • Flexible – a long shaft with 30º flex designed for better access within a pelvis or thoracic cavity
  • Precise – articulating head rotates up to 80º for precise access
  • Easy to use – one hand operation (open, close, fire)

The PROXIMATE ACCESS 55 Articulating Linear Stapler is available with either a standard blue cartridge or a thick-tissue green instrument (non-reloadable). Each instrument contains 19 staples and forms a 55mm staple line and can be used for the transaction and resection of soft tissue.

Features include:

  • 90° shaft rotation, 30° shaft flex, 80° articulation
  • Smaller profile head, with a long shaft – designed for easy access to targeted tissue, such as narrow male pelvis
  • Integrated retaining pin
  • Two staggered rows of staples
  • Staples only – does not cut.

Procedure applications:

  • Gastrointestinal
  • Gynecologic
  • Thoracic
  • Pediatric surgery

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PROXIMATE Linear Staplers

Please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-800-873-3636 or via email at customersupport@eesus.jnj.com for more information.

PRODUCT CODE
EA/BX
CARTRIDGE COLOR
NUMBER OF STAPLE ROWS
TISSUE THICKNESS
OPEN STAPLE HEIGHT
CLOSED STAPLE HEIGHT
RELOAD INCLUDED
AX55B
3
Blue
2
Regular
3.5mm
1.5mm
Not Reloadable
AX55G
3
Green
2
Thick
4.8mm
2.0mm
Not Reloadable

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