Frequently asked questions
What is a laparoscopic trocar and what is it used for?
A trocar is used in laparoscopic surgery to pierce the abdominal wall, reach the abdominal cavity, deliver gas and give access to surgical instruments. It is made of a cannula, a three-way valve and an obturator. The same word also names a skin cream, which is unrelated: this page is about the surgical trocar.
What is a Veress needle, how does it work and what is it for?
The Veress needle is used to establish pneumoperitoneum, that is, to fill the abdominal cavity with gas, before the first port. As the needle advances the warning block moves up, and when the peritoneum is punctured it returns with a light click. The VN-120 and VN-150 have a 2 mm needle body, the VN-120L and VN-150L 2.4 mm, at working lengths of 120 and 150 mm.
What is an endobag (specimen retrieval bag), and what sizes does it come in?
Endobag is the everyday name for the laparoscopic tissue retrieval bag (specimen retrieval bag). The instructions for use name gynecologic surgery and appendectomy as well as nephrectomy and gallbladder surgery. The HSD-40 to HSD-130 bags hold 40 to 700 ml through a 10 mm cap, the HSD-40/S and HSD-60/S go through a 5 mm cap, and the D family holds 150 to 1000 ml on 10, 12 and 15 mm shafts. The bag carries 1 kg undamaged. The bag on this page is in the same class as the Covidien Endobag, a laparoscopic tissue retrieval bag. The brand name belongs to its owner, and the bag on this page is not a product of that brand.
Which instruments pass through the trocar without an adapter?
The universal seal takes instruments from 5 to 15 mm with no adapter and is replaced without removing the cannula. The trocar an instrument needs is stated in that instrument's own instructions for use. For the laparoscopic ultrasonic shears on this site, for example, the trocar must be CE marked with an inner diameter over 5.5 mm.
What does the price of the laparoscopic trocar, Veress needle and tissue retrieval bag (wholesale and carton) depend on?
The price depends on the diameter, working length, obturator type, single or kit pack, and quantity. The trocars come at 5, 10, 12 and 15 mm. Wholesale and institutional orders use the same quote route. Use the Request an export quote button in the Export and Bulk Orders section of this page for a fast quote.
What sizes do the laparoscopic trocars come in?
Twenty-one trocars and trocar kits at 5, 10, 12 and 15 mm, with working lengths of 75, 100 and 150 mm.
What is the difference between the optical and the bladed trocar?
They differ in the working mode of the obturator. On the optical type (CT-F) an endoscope is seated inside the obturator and the entry is followed through it; at 15 mm the obturator is one piece and is not used with an endoscope. The bladed type (CT-A) carries a screen block on the cannula where the optical type has its lock, and its blade is protected by an atraumatic housing.
Who supplies disposable laparoscopic trocars and Veress needles in Türkiye (Turkey), and can I order in bulk or for export?
Melekırmak, an Istanbul-based medical device distributor founded in 2006, supplies disposable laparoscopic trocars and Veress needles to hospitals across Türkiye and answers international enquiries. Bulk and institutional orders are quoted case by case. For an export order, state the product, the size and the quantity, together with the destination country, and use the Request an export quote button in the Export and Bulk Orders section of this page. Availability, documentation and lead times in your country are confirmed in the reply.
What is the HS code for a laparoscopic trocar or a Veress needle?
This page does not state an HS code. The customs tariff line depends on the exact model and on the tariff of the destination country. Ask for the HS code of your model together with an export quote: give the model, the quantity and the destination country, and use the Request an export quote button in the Export and Bulk Orders section of this page.
