Ethicon NTLC55, NTLC75 Steps To Use

ETHICON Linear Cutter

Steps to Use

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*Ethicon Endo-Surgery™ Linear Cutter

Alignment Slot

Steps to Use

Anvil Half

Gripping Sur face

Anvil Fork

Models available: (55mm, 75mm)

NTLC55, NTLC75

Reloads available:

SR55, SR75

Verify compatibility of all instruments and accessories prior
to using the instrument. For complete product details, see
Instructions for Use.

Staple Retaining Cap

Gripping Surface

1

Using sterile technique, remove the instrument from the
package. To avoid damage, do not lip the Cartridge/Reload
into the sterile ield.

Alignment Tab

Locking Rib

Cartridge/Reload Half

Firing Knob

Gripping Surface

Staple Height Selector

Cartridge/Reload Fork

Alignment/Locking Lever

2

If instrument is not separated into halves, separate instrument by
completely disengaging the Alignment/Locking Lever.

3

Load the instrument by inserting the selectable Cartridge/Reload
by placing the alignment tabs into the alignment slots and pivoting
the selectable Cartridge/Reload onto the Cartridge/Reload Fork.
Snap the Cartridge/Reload into position.

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4

Remove Staple Retaining Cap by grasping the edge of the Staple
Retaining Cap and lift straight up from the Cartridge/Reload.
Discard the Staple Retaining Cap.

Note: The Staple Retaining Cap ensures proper staple orientation
and protects the staple leg points during shipping and
transportation.

Prior to placing instrument across the tissue, select the desired closed staple height. In order to select the desired staple height, push
the Staple Height Selector so that it is aligned with desired color indicator, Blue 1.5 mm, Gold 1.8 mm or Green 2.0 mm. If tissue cannot be
comfortably compressed to the closed staple height, or easily compresses to less than the closed staple height, either the setting or the
tissue is contraindicated for the selected staple size or setting.

CAUTION: Careful consideration should be given to any pre-surgical treatment the patient may have undergone, which may require

alterations to surgical technique or alternative surgical procedures.

CAUTION: Tissue thickness should be carefully evaluated before iring any stapler.