Echelon Flex GST System Questions and
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Which of the following features of the GST System provides stability and help control tissue
movement (select all that apply)
→ ~~> 1) Pre-compression
→ 2) Reloads have a proprietary "gripping" ridged surfaces
→ 3) Closed channel design
→ 4) Powered Firing
Misalignment of the staple legs with ___ can also result from deflection of the ___ as a result
of the ___ placed on the stapling system
→ ~~> Anvil pockets, cartridge channel, high loads
T or F: The Echelon Endopath Stapler, Echelon Flex Endopath Stapler and Echelon Flex
Powered Endopath Stapler are comparable with all existing Echelon cartridges for both 45
and 60 mm instruments
→ ~~> True
T or F: The motor on the Echelon Flex Powered Endopath Stapler automatically adjusts speed
when encountering more resistance
→ ~~> True
The 3 main design changes in the GST Systems are
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→ ~~> Atraumatic pocket extensions, asymmetrical staple legs with bent tips, closed
bottom cartridge channel
To ensure proper staple formation, the anvil must be properly aligned with sdhich of the
following during firing
→ ~~> Cartridge channel
T or F: The GST system's closed channel design makes it less likely to bend during firing
→ ~~> True
Which of these factors can push staple legs proximal and laterally as they are ejected from
staple pockets, causing staple malformation
→ ~~> Tissue slippage
Exclusive reloads with Gripping Surface Technology offer a proprietary ridged surface to
→ ~~> Provide an atraumatic grip on tissue to hold it in place during firing
The basics of staple formation involve a ___ advancing ___ and pushing ___ up
→ ~~> Sled, forward staple drivers
When tissue flows out the distal end of the stapler
→ ~~> Tissue milking
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