FDA clears Ethicon's OR energy generator

Keith Moore | | Health Imaging | Screening
Ethicon Endo-Surgery (EES) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Advanced Energy Generator, which is designed to power both ultrasonic and bipolar technologies in the operating room.

The EES Generator features touchscreen technology display that provides user feedback, on-screen diagnostics that provide step-by-step animations, allowing the user to quickly set-up and troubleshoot, and a portable design and optional rolling stand, according to the Cincinnati-based developer of medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.

Keith Moore

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