MiniLap

3 Devices with moving parts should be evaluated for proper function
prior to use. If damage is suspected, contact your local representative
for replacement by the manufacturer.
4 Laparoscopic procedures should be performed only by physicians
possessing adequate training and familiarity with laparoscopic
techniques and instruments.
5 When using MiniLap Graspers, clinical judgment must be made
regarding the application of the instruments. In all cases, sound
surgical practice is to be followed by the user.
6 When used in laparoscopy, MiniLap Graspers should only be inserted
under direct laparoscopic visualization.
7 MiniLap Graspers should be handled carefully to avoid inadvertent
damage to the instrument tip.
8 Do not use MiniLap Graspers to crush or crimp other surgical
instruments.
Potential Adverse Effects
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Perforation or internal bleeding
Infection, which can lead to failure of the procedure
Neurovascular injuries due to surgical trauma
Sterilization
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MiniLap Graspers are provided sterile (gamma radiation).
They are intended for single use only and should be discarded after use.
Do not resterilize.
No other sterilization technique has been validated to ensure the
sterility or functional integrity of the device.
Storage
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Store at room temperature.
Avoid prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures.
Do not expose to temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
Instructions for Use
Insertion
MiniLap graspers are designed with a built-in insertion needle that allows
for direct introduction into the body without the need for an incision.
1 Press the black locking mechanism on the proximal end of the grasper.
2 Retract the thumb handle to expose the needle tip at the distal end
of the grasper. (The red active needle marker will appear when the
needle is exposed.)
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Using a #11 blade, create a small puncture at the point of insertion.