Carter-Thomason CloseSure System XL™

Designed especially for obese and bariatric patients

Prevent port-site herniation in this at-risk group. Close all trocar wounds with the Carter-Thomason CloseSure System XL.

• Elongated instruments to penetrate the fat layer and reach the peritoneum
• Based on the same innovative design as the original Carter-Thomason CloseSure^® System with 100% successful full-thickness closure ¹
• Also includes a 15 mm Pilot^® guide to close larger defects.
• Fast, reproducible, and reliable closure
• Easy-to-learn technique
• Cost-effective

System Components:

• Carter-Thomason suture passer - Lengthened to extend your reach to the peritoneum
• Pilot guides - Elongated 10/12 mm and 15 mm guides to position suture optimally and ensure a full-thickness, bulk-free closure. The 15 mm guide allows placement of a second suture for extra security.

Other applications when performing surgery on obese and bariatric patients:

• Ligating abdominal wall bleeders
• Placing transabdominal fixation sutures on mesh during laparoscopic hernia repair

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