Covidien GIA Auto Suture Stapler with DST Series Technology, 80mm, 3.8mm - GIA8038S

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Gastrointestinal surgery depends on joining and dividing tissue quickly, cleanly and consistently. The Covidien GIA 80 stapler with DST Series technology does this in a single firing. It places staggered rows of staples on both sides of the intended cut line, then divides the tissue between them with an integrated knife.

The 80mm length covers a wide transection in one action. This suits bowel resections, side-to-side anastomoses and other soft-tissue procedures where a long, uniform staple line is needed. The 3.8mm staple height is chosen for tissue of moderate thickness. DST Series technology is designed to give the surgeon better control during clamping and firing, helping to keep the staple line consistent from one end to the other.

Shah Trading Corporation supplies the GIA8038S to hospitals, surgical centres, institutional buyers and distributors who need reliable access to Covidien surgical stapling products.

Key Features

* Staple-and-divide in one action: Reduces the number of manual steps during resection and anastomosis.
* 80mm staple line: Handles longer transections without repositioning the instrument.
* 3.8mm staple height: Matched to tissue of intermediate thickness; surgeons choose the height based on tissue assessment.
* Staggered staple rows: Staples on each side of the cut line are offset, which supports secure tissue approximation along the whole length.
* DST Series technology: Engineered to improve staple-line consistency and handling during firing.
* Sterile, single-use instrument: Ready for the operating field with no reprocessing, which supports infection-control protocols.
* Titanium staples: Titanium is commonly used in surgical staples for its biocompatibility.

Detailed Specification

Parameter	Detail
Brand / Manufacturer	Covidien (Medtronic)
Reference No.	GIA8038S
Product type	Disposable gastrointestinal anastomosis stapler
Technology	DST Series
Staple line length	80mm
Staple height	3.8mm
Function	Places staple rows and divides tissue in one firing
Staple material	Titanium
Sterility	Supplied sterile, single use
Manufacturer	Covidien LLC, USA
Distributor in India	Shah Trading Corporation, Mumbai

How It Is Used in the Real World

Choose the right size. The surgeon assesses tissue thickness and picks the staple height and length. The 3.8mm option suits intermediate-thickness tissue.
Check the instrument. The scrub team inspects the sterile pack, expiry date and reference number before opening it onto the field.
Position the tissue. The jaws are opened and the tissue is placed between them so the intended transection line sits within the 80mm staple zone.
Close and check. The jaws are closed and the clamp is verified. The surgeon confirms that tissue is correctly seated and the position is right.
Fire the stapler. Firing places the staple rows and advances the knife through the tissue in one smooth stroke.
Release and inspect. The jaws are opened, the instrument is withdrawn, and the staple line is inspected for completeness and haemostasis.
Dispose safely. The used instrument is discarded as clinical waste according to hospital policy. It must not be reprocessed or reused.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "80mm - 3.8mm" mean on a stapler label?

The first figure is the length of the staple line, so this instrument covers up to 80mm of tissue in a single firing. The second figure is the staple height, which determines how the staples suit tissue of a given thickness.

Why does a stapler cut and staple at the same time?

In bowel surgery, an open cut edge can leak or bleed. By stapling on both sides of the knife path as it advances, the instrument seals the tissue as it divides it. This is why GIA-type devices are preferred for resections and anastomoses.

What is the practical benefit of DST Series technology?

It is designed to help the staple line form evenly along its length and to improve control while firing. For the surgeon, that means more predictable performance, particularly in longer staple lines like this 80mm size.