Instruments

The MiniFESS® family of ENT surgical instruments is designed to streamline and optimize FESS procedures. When used in conjunction with the Stryker ENT portfolio, these ENT surgical instruments assist you in delivering consistent and quality patient outcomes.



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Alar

MiniFESS® alar retractor

Suctions

MiniFESS® suctions

Sinus Seeker

MiniFESS® sinus seekers and freers

Sickle Knife

MiniFESS® sickle knife

Turn Forceps

MiniFESS® Forceps

MiniFess

MiniFESS® surgical instruments sets

Tray

MiniFESS® sterilization tray


Available options

Alar

MiniFESS alar retractor

Designed for easy eversion of the ala during implantation procedures such as with the Latera® absorable implant system.1

Features and benefits

  • Handle design is tailored to allow easy and controlled eversion of the nasal ala
  • Short length: designed to optimize ergonomics
  • Hooks: designed for a secure grip with minimal trauma to the tissue
  • Reusable

MiniFESS suctions

The MiniFESS suctions were designed to enhance your current line of surgical instrumentation.

Features and benefits

  • Small diameter to help access the sinuses
  • Simple attachment point for navigation cases when used as a surgical instrument with the Stryker ENT navigation system universal clamp2
Suctions

MiniFESS sickle knife

The MiniFESS sickle knife can be used in a wide variety of procedures.

Features and benefits

  • 10mm curved blade
  • Ergonomically designed
Sickle Knife
Forceps

MiniFESS forceps

Designed for removal of bone or cartilage and gentle soft tissue compression.

The MiniFESS line of forceps include:

  • MiniFESS turbinate forceps (110mm working length and 5x19mm jaws)
  • MiniFESS Blakesly forceps (Available in straight, 45-degree and 90-degree angles)
  • MiniFESS Takahashi forceps (110mm working length and 2.5x7mm jaws)

MiniFESS surgical instrument sets

These ENT instrument sets are designed for your FESS procedures.

The MiniFESS surgical instruments set includes the following instruments:

  • Blakesley forceps (Straight, 45 degree, 90 degree)
  • Blakesley forceps Thru-Cut (Straight, 45 degree)
  • Takahashi forceps
  • Turbinate forceps
  • Sickle knife
  • MiniFESS sterilization tray
Tray
Maxillary

MiniFESS maxillary seeker

Using 120-degree and 135-degree entry angles, these reusable maxillary seekers offer a way to confirm the location of the maxillary ostium.

Features and benefits

  • Versatile double-ended profile
  • Ergonomically designed

MiniFESS sphenoid seeker/freer

The sphenoid seeker/freer is designed as a two-in-one tool.

Features and benefits

  • The ball-tip seeker, with 19-degree bend, is designed to navigate around the superior turbinate to locate the sphenoid ostium
Sphenoid
Light Seeker

MiniFESS light seeker

The light seeker allows you to leverage the unique combination of illuminated guidance and tactile feedback of a sinus seeker.

Features and benefits

  • Utilizes red light and three adjustable settings for confirmation

MiniFESS sterilization tray

This autoclavable sterilization tray for MiniFESS surgical instruments holds eight finger-grip and six seeker-style instruments. Organize and protect your MiniFESS instruments with a tray intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical devices during a prevacuum steam sterilization cycle, in conjunction with a legally marketed wrap. The tray is not intended to maintain sterility on its own.3

Features and benefits

  • Aluminum construction with silicone instrument holders
  • Latched cover
  • Perforations allow sterilant penetration
  • Protects MiniFESS instruments during sterilization, storage and transportation

Resources and downloads

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FocESS® Sinuscopes
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REFERENCES:

1. Alar retractor instructions for use: GA128 (Tontarra)
2. MiniFESS Suctions instructions for use GA129 (Tontarra)
3. MiniFESS sterilization tray instructions for use: 3258-001 (25916 Summit)
4. Stryker ENT Navigation system, instructions for use D0000009107
5. LATERA Instructions for Use 4645-002
6. San Nicoló, M., Stelter, K., Sadick, H., Bas, M., & Berghaus, A. (2018). A 2-Year Follow-up Study of an Absorbable Implant to Treat Nasal Valve Collapse. Facial Plast Surg, 34(5), 545-550xx Clinical data publication noted on page 12)
7. Chandra RK, Patadia MO, Raviv J. Diagnosis of nasal airway obstruction. Otolaryngol Clinic North Am. 2009;42(2):207-25
8. XprESS Instructions for Use 4322-001
9. Data on file at Stryker DHF 1656-001
10. FocESS Instructions for use: 25917 (Summit)

 

Disclaimer

This document is intended solely for the use of healthcare professionals. A surgeon must always rely on his or her own professional clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular product when treating a particular patient. We do not dispense medical advice and recommend that surgeons be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in surgery.

The information presented is intended to demonstrate Stryker’s products. A surgeon must always refer to the package insert, product label and/or instructions for use, including the instructions for cleaning and sterilization (if applicable), before using any of Stryker’s products. Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your representative if you have questions about the availability of Stryker’s products in your area.

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