Influence of multiple reuse and resterilization cycles on the performance of a bipolar vessel sealing device (<scp>L</scp>iga<scp>S</scp>ure) intended for single use

Abstract

Surgeons reusing and resterilizing LigaSure handsets (ForceTriad platform) should consider discarding handsets after 9 cycles for the Small Jaw and after 16 cycles for the Impact. Handsets should be immediately discarded after any intraoperative identification of vascular seal failure.