Ethicon offers three types of reposable trocar systems.

Bladeless Trocar Obturator and Housing Assembly

Our disposable obturator and housing assembly, with a reusable (sterilizable) sleeve. The sleeve is 75mm or 100mm in length. The assembly and sleeve are designed to only be used together.

The obturator has a clear, tapered optical element that, when used with an endoscope, provides visibility of individual tissue layers during insertion. The sleeve housing contains a seal and internal flapper valve to minimize gas leakage when instruments are inserted or withdrawn. There is a stopcock valve for insufflation.

Dilating-Tip Obturator and Housing Assembly System

Our disposable obturator and housing assembly are used in conjunction with a reusable sleeve. The dilating-tip trocar consists of a flat-bladed tip and a spring-loaded blade shield. The shield is designed to cover the tip to protect internal structures from puncture or laceration once the abdominal or thoracic cavity has been entered. The trocar sleeve housing contains a sealing system to minimize gas leakage when instruments are inserted or withdrawn. It includes a stopcock valve for insufflation.

Blunt-Tip Trocar System

Our disposable blunt-tip obturator, housing assembly and adjustable plug assist with trocar stability in the patient. The obturator has a blunt plastic tip that gently moves aside any internal viscera that may be adjacent to the abdominal or thoracic wall. The trocar sleeve housing contains a sealing system to minimize gas leakage when instruments are inserted or withdrawn and includes a stopcock valve for insufflation.