V-Loc™ Wound Closure Device for use with SILS™ Stitch and

Endo Stitch™ Suturing Devices

Knotless wound closure. AutomAted. why Knot?

The next innovation in advanced laparoscopic surgery has arrived!

For laparoscopic suturing in a wide range of procedures including general, bariatric and gynecological, the combined technology of the Endo Stitch™ automated needle-passing and V-Loc™ wound closure device provides the instrument of choice that delivers best in class laparoscopic suturing efficiency and ease of use.

Features BenefitsKnotless wound closure Ease of use, elimination of knot-tying,

OR time savings (wound closure time 35-42% faster than the Endo Stitch™ with conventional suture material)¹

Self-retaining, self-cinching thread Tension distribution throughout the wound and tissue grasp at numerous points

Secure wound closure Secure barb holding force in wounds where closure with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures is appropriate

V-Loc™ technology combined with proprietary automated needle pass

Maximum suturing time savings and ease of use that facilitate conversion from open to laparoscopic and from laparoscopic to SILS™ procedures1

Compatibility with Endo Stitch™ and SILS™ Stitch devices

Flexibility to use Endo Stitch™ or SILS™ Stitch devices for laparoscopic suturing

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* V-Loc™ reloads are compatible with the Endo Stitch™ and SILS™ Stitch devices

1. Omotosho P, Yurcisin B, Ceppa E, Miller J, Kirsch D, Portenier D. In Vivo Assessment of an Absorbable and Non-absorbable Knotless Barbed Suture for Laparoscopic Single-Layer Enterotomy Closure: A Clinical and Biomechanical Comparison Against Non-barbed Suture. Covidien sponsored Duke University study. 2010-2011.

Reorder Code Description

SILSSTITCHSILS™ Stitch Single-Use Articulating Endoscopic Suturing Device*

173016 Endo Stitch™ 10 mm Suturing Device*

173027 Endo Stitch™ Short*

VLOCA004L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 0 with Loop

VLOCA006L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 0 with Loop

VLOCA008L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 0 with Loop

VLOCA204L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 2-0 with Loop

VLOCA206L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 2-0 with Loop

VLOCA208L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 2-0 with Loop

VLOCA304L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 3-0 with Loop

VLOCA306L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 3-0 with Loop

VLOCA308L V-LOC 180 Abs Clos Device 3-0 with Loop

VLOCN004L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 0 with Loop

VLOCN006L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 0 with Loop

VLOCN008L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 0 with Loop

VLOCN204L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 2-0 with Loop

VLOCN206L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 2-0 with Loop

VLOCN208L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 2-0 with Loop

VLOCN304L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 3-0 with Loop

VLOCN306L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 3-0 with Loop

VLOCN308L V-LOC Non Abs Clos Device 3-0 with Loop

Product and Ordering Information

IMPORTANT: Please refer to Instructions for Use for complete indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions.