The Gripper™ System
– Less holding, more surgery
24/7 available
The Gripper™ device is 24/7 available and never tired. In case of limited availability of staff, the procedure (scheduled or trauma) will not have to be postponed.
Talent deployment
Instead of holding retractors for hours, scrubs can now work on more valuable medical tasks and urgent operations. This leads to parallel processing, efficiency gains, less fatigue and focus on patient care.
Open space
By reducing the number of people at the table, the Gripper™ system creates open space in the sterile field for the surgeon and robotics. Less hands at the table may also contribute to infection prevention.
Optimal visibility
The Gripper™ system provides the surgeon with a perfect view on the surgical field and the anatomical landmarks. It facilitates both the operation and teaching in the OR.
Back in control
With the Gripper system, surgeons place retractors themselves, with exactly the force, direction and stability they want. It reduces the potential cutting effect on bone and soft tissues.
Stress reduction
By taking care of the retractors, the Gripper system reportedly contributes to a positive working environment, that allows for simpler communication, improved ergonomic circumstances, better teaching and rewarding tasks.
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The Gripper™ System
Human capital is the most important resource in the OR so it is extremely important that people can function optimally.
The Gripper™ System allows a stable retractor positioning so that nursing staff can now be deployed much more effectively. The system can be used on a Regular table, Traction table and Beach chair table (upcoming).
By using the Gripper™ System, surgeons are back in charge of their instruments. They determine the positioning, the force with which the retractors are placed and how long they stay in place. This allows the surgeon to be 100% focused on the job while the scrub is always one step ahead because he/she doesn’t have to hold instruments.
A well-managed OR results not only in a high surgical turnover, but may also support you in achieving reduced postoperative complications, improved patient-centered outcomes and greater patient satisfaction.
Specialties
Anterior Hip
Regular Table
✓ Simplified procedures
✓ Easy workflows
Anterior Hip
Traction Table
✓ Simplified procedures
✓ Easy workflows
Posterior/Lateral Hip
✓ Improved retraction
✓ Rapid draping
Total Knee
✓ More control
✓ Improved collaboration
✓ Room for robotics
Total Shoulder
✓ Efficient workflows
✓ Effortless retraction
✓ Draping with confidence
OR & Nursing Team
✓ One flexible efficiency solution
✓ Improved ergonomics
✓ Faster turnover
The Gripper™ System
How is the Gripper™ device sterilized?
The Gripper™ device is sterilized with Ethylene Oxide.
How is the Gripper™ device packaged?
The Gripper™ device is individually packaged in a double blister, each blister is individually sealed with a Tyvek lid. The smallest commercially available cardboard box of the Gripper™ System consists of 10 Gripper™ devices.
What is the shelf-life of the Gripper™ device?
The Gripper™ device has a validated shelf-life of 3 years.
How many Gripper™ devices are usually used in a case?
In 95% of the cases surgeons use 2 Gripper™ devices per case.
How can you adjust the tension on the Gripper™ device?
By pushing the blue button you can release and lock the mechanism inside. So when you push the blue button you can adjust the position and tension and when you release the blue button Gripper™ device will lock and stabilize the retractor.
What are the dimensions of the Gripper™ device?
The Gripper™ device is 13cm long, 4cm wide and 4cm high (including the locking handle).