ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle

Yes, the ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle features a 14 gauge. This standard gauge is consistent for both available lengths: 12 cm (4.7”) and 15 cm (5.9”).

Yes, the ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needles are specifically used to establish pneumoperitoneum prior to abdominal surgery. Establishing pneumoperitoneum creates the necessary working space for the procedure.

Yes, the ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle features an integrated, spring-loaded, retractable safety tip protector.

This key safety mechanism is designed to minimize accidental tissue damage by:

• Retracting while the needle passes through the abdominal wall layers.
• Automatically advancing (deploying) to cover the sharp tip immediately upon successful penetration of the peritoneum, providing tactile and visual confirmation of entry.

Yes, the clear handle is a key feature designed specifically to aid in confirming the needle’s correct placement during the establishment of pneumoperitoneum.

Its transparent design allows medical personnel to easily perform the traditional hang drop test, which provides visual verification of successful entry into the peritoneal cavity.

Placement confirmation is also supported by the device’s integrated safety mechanisms:

• A spring-loaded, retractable safety tip protector provides tactile feedback as it automatically advances upon successful peritoneal penetration.
• A visual needle position indicator offers continuous real-time status updates.
• A band indicator near the tip enhances visual confirmation.

Yes, the ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle features a Luer lock connector. This connection point is specifically designed to ensure secure and reliable attachment of insufflation tubing, which is necessary for safely establishing pneumoperitoneum before abdominal surgical procedures.

Yes, the ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle is specifically engineered with multiple features focused on enhancing patient safety and ensuring reliable placement before abdominal surgery.

Key safety and confirmation features include:

• Spring-Loaded Safety Mechanism: The needle features a retractable safety tip protector that advances automatically when the peritoneum is penetrated. This mechanism helps shield internal structures from accidental injury.
• Visual Placement Confirmation: The device incorporates a visual needle position indicator for immediate status feedback. Additionally, the clear handle design facilitates easy performance of the visual hang drop test to confirm correct placement.
• Secure Insufflation: A reliable Luer lock connector is included for secure attachment to the insufflation source.

Yes, the ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle is designed strictly for single-use and is supplied sterile. This ensures maximum patient safety and hygiene standards when establishing pneumoperitoneum prior to abdominal surgery.

The ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle is offered in two distinct lengths, both utilizing a 14 gauge needle:

• 4.7 inches (12 cm)
• 5.9 inches (15 cm)

This selection allows medical professionals to choose the appropriate length for various patient anatomies and procedural needs. Regardless of length, all units include the critical spring-loaded safety mechanism and the clear handle for performing the visual hang drop test to confirm correct placement. Each case contains 10 individual units.

The ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle is supplied in multi-item packaging to support procedural needs.

Each case contains 10 individual units of the disposable needle.

Yes, the ConMed Veress Disposable Insufflation Needle is designed with a critical spring-loaded safety tip protector to ensure maximum patient safety during initial insertion and establishment of pneumoperitoneum.

Here is how the safety feature works:

• The stainless steel tip guard retracts as the 14-gauge needle passes through the abdominal wall tissue layers.
• Upon successful penetration of the peritoneum, the protector automatically and immediately advances, shielding the sharp tip inside the abdominal cavity.

This mechanism provides reliable, confirmed placement while significantly reducing the risk of iatrogenic injury. The needle also features a visual indicator and a clear handle to further confirm placement status.