Alternatives of J&J 5th Gen Harmonic
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Pankaj Kodgire
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Good evening sir , Request to recommend Me alternative Indian made Harmonic device with relative Safety features ? Regards |
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re: Alternatives of J&J 5th Gen Harmonic
by Dr B S Bhalla -
Nov 19th, 2025
11:58 am
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Dr B S Bhalla
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Good evening — here are Indian-made ultrasonic (Harmonic-type) options and a practical, surgeon-level safety comparison so you can decide and ask the vendor the right questions. I’ve shortlisted 3 realistic Indian options (one clear stand-out) and then listed the key safety/ performance features you must verify before purchase — with a short vendor question/checklist you can use when evaluating demos. ⸻ Shortlist — Indian ultrasonic devices to consider 1. MERIL — MESIC / MESIC Compact (Mesic Ultrasonic Surgical System) • Full ultrasonic system (generator + handpiece + shears), explicitly marketed for endo/open surgery. Claims on vessel sealing performance and burst-pressure data are supplied in their brochure. This is a mature Indian device from a company already active in surgical implants/devices.  2. SANGAM SURGICAL / local distributors selling cordless ultrasonic shears (Sonicision-style units) • Several Indian suppliers/brands list cordless ultrasonic dissectors on B2B sites; practical for centres seeking lower capital cost or rental options. Confirm actual OEM and regulatory clearances.  3. Local rental/“brand-reach” Indian units (rental suppliers across NCR / Gurugram) • Several local manufacturers/distributors offer ultrasonic platforms for rental or purchase. Good short-term solution for testing before capital buy. Check service contracts and genuine disposables availability.  Benchmarks (for comparison): Ethicon Harmonic / Covidien Sonicision remain the international standards. If vendor claims match or approach these specs, the device is worth trialing.  ⸻ What to verify — Safety & performance checklist (surgeon’s practical checklist) Ask the vendor to demonstrate / provide data on each of the following items before buying or using in TLH: 1. Maximum vessel sealing diameter (mm) — ideally documented for 5–7 mm vessels; ask for independent burst-pressure data. (Important for uterine vessels/utero-ovarian pedicle). • Look for numeric burst pressure or published testing. (Meril MESIC brochure includes comparative burst pressure claims).  2. Lateral thermal spread (mm) — request measured lateral thermal spread at standard settings. Lower is safer for ureter/ureteric branch protection. 3. Cut + coagulation control & feedback — generator should have active power modulation and auto-stop when tissue impedance crosses threshold (reduces collateral burn). 4. Disposable vs reusable shears — confirm availability and cost of sterile disposable shears, and ergonomics (shaft length, angulation for TLH, articulation if any). 5. Cordless vs corded — cordless is convenient but check battery duration, peak power capability and safety interlocks. 6. Insulation & shaft integrity testing — does the system support intra-op insulation monitoring or alarm for shaft breach? 7. Handpiece ergonomics & tactile control — surgeon needs fine activation control (low/medium/high), handpiece weight, single-handed activation for suturing scenarios. 8. Thermal profile & cooling time — how long before instrument safe for contact with ureter, bowel, or tissue after activation? Request thermal camera data if available. 9. Regulatory approvals & service support — CE/ISO/Indian CDSCO approvals, local service & spare parts, training availability, consumable supply chain. 10. Clinical data / published use — any institutional series, peer-reviewed data, or at least user testimonials from other high-volume centres. |
