The Pulse of Precision
August 31, 2011
Medtronic Completes Acquisition of PEAK Surgical
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July 7, 2011
Medtronic To Acquire PEAK Surgical, Inc.
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May 31, 2011
The PlasmaBlade & traditional electrosurgery yield different outcomes following bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy
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The PlasmaBlade is a disposable cutting device with a proprietary insulation technology that enables precise cutting with minimal thermal damage.

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See the PlasmaBlade in plastic/reconstructive surgery, orthopedic surgery and general surgery.

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  • 74% reduction in thermal injury compared to traditional ES (p<0.05)
  • 65% stronger incision burst strength compared to traditional ES (p<0.05)
  • Equivalent inflammatory response (CD3+ and CD68+ cells) to the scalpel
  • Equivalent healed incision strength and scar width to the scalpel

*Comparative Healing of Human Cutaneous Surgical Incisions
Created by the PEAK PlasmaBlade, Conventional Electrosurgery,
and a Standard Scalpel.  Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011; 128(1):104-111.
 

Plastic Reconstructive - Breast Reduction