European CE Mark approval for the ETHICON 4000 Stapler, an advanced surgical stapler designed to deliver reliable staple line integrity – Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson announced that it has received European CE Mark approval for its new ETHICON 4000 Stapler, an advanced surgical stapler designed to deliver reliable staple line integrity across a wide range of tissue thickness. With proprietary 3D Stapling Technology, a redesigned end-effector and streamlined reload options, the ETHICON 4000 and ETHICON 3D Reloads are certified for use in open and laparoscopic surgery across the European Union. The new advanced stapling technology and reloads are also planned for future use on the OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System.

“Surgical complications, including leaks and bleeding events, can impact surgical outcomes, causing distress to both patients and surgeons, and are associated with significant cost implications,” said François Gaudemet, President, Surgery EMEA, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson. “We are building on a long legacy of supporting surgeons and driving innovation for consistent and reliable experiences across open, minimally invasive and robotic surgery.”