Olympus Launches New Gynecologic Power Morcellator for Its Contained Tissue Extraction System
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced today the market launch of the moresolution™ Power Morcellator, which is manufactured by TROKAMED GmbH and is available in the U.S. through a distribution agreement with Olympus America, Inc. The moresolution Morcellator is designed for advanced gynecologic procedures with large, calcified tissue specimens.
- The moresolution Morcellator is designed for advanced gynecologic procedures with large, calcified tissue specimens.
- Current FDA Guidance on power morcellator labeling requires that all power morcellators marketed in the U.S. be used with a compatible, FDA-cleared containment device.1 The Olympus Contained Tissue Extraction System comprises the PneumoLiner, a first-of-its-kind containment device, and the moresolution Morcellator, which together provide select patients a laparoscopic surgical option as an alternative to open hysterectomy or open myomectomy for tissue removal.
- Contained tissue extraction is not indicated for use withwomen who have a known or suspected malignancy.
- Features and benefits of the moresolution Morcellator include:
"We are excited to offer a new power morcellation solution for minimally invasive gynecological procedures," said Richard Reynolds, President of the Medical System Group at Olympus America, Inc. "Olympus supports the safe use of power morcellators with a contained extraction system according to FDA guidance.