US-based medical equipment company Turbett Surgical has received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its enhanced Instrument Pods, including the TS1500, TS1200, and TS1000.
The approval, identified as K250011, strengthens Turbett’s focus on surgical instrument management, supported by newly validated performance claims.
Turbett’s new TS1200 Instrument Pod features an increased weight capacity of up to 300lbs (136kg), significantly higher than the previous limit of 120lbs (54kg).
The enhancement facilitates increased flexibility in managing larger and heavier instrument sets, catering to the evolving needs of surgical teams.
In addition, Turbett’s systems have expanded lumen validation, supporting a wider range of lumen types, including both rigid and flexible options.
The feature, specifically validated for 0.7mm x 500mm and 1.0mm x 850mm lengths, offers new versatility for facilities handling delicate scopes and instrumentation.
Turbett said that hospitals and surgical centres could benefit from the enhanced usability and reliability of its new Instrument Pod systems.
Each improvement is designed to address the demands of modern surgical teams, enhancing operational efficiency and performance.
The Turbett Pod system is tailored for healthcare leaders, enabling reduced surgical blue wrap use, effective waste management, lower carbon footprint, and cost savings.
Surgical teams can perform smoother procedures with simplified instrument management and increased reliability, contributing to greater operating room throughput.
It provides Sterile Processing Department (SPD) professionals with reduced physical strain and repetitive tasks, allowing teams to save time while meeting surgical demands.
Turbett Surgical’s advanced methods in instrument and waste management are used by surgical teams at military hospitals, regional centres, and ambulatory surgery centres.
