One-Hand Manual Control · Reusable 5 mm Platform
NMPA Registered in ChinaCE Review Ongoing · Not Yet CE-Marked13 Configurations

Articulating laparoscopic instruments—one hand, a different approach angle.

Bend the distal section from 0–60°, rotate the complete shaft through 360°, and operate the selected working end from the same hand. The platform is designed for laparoscopic steps where the camera, access axis, or a straight instrument restricts the preferred approach—across multi-port, reduced-port, and single-port access.

Product selection and use should follow the current IFU, labeling, hospital protocol, and target-market requirements.

AeroMed reusable articulating laparoscopic instrument showing 60 degree distal articulation and 360 degree shaft rotation
One handControls positioned within reach
0–60°Distal articulation
360°Axial shaft rotation
180–430 mmWorking-length options
The Control Difference

Bend, rotate, and operate the jaw from one operating hand.

The practical question is not how many articulation directions an instrument can claim. It is whether the surgeon can change the approach angle and continue the task without repeatedly changing grip or bringing in the other hand.

One gloved operating hand controlling distal bending, shaft rotation, and jaw movement on an AeroMed articulating laparoscopic instrument
The articulation trigger, shaft-rotation control, and working-end control are positioned around the operating grip. Handling should be verified with the selected jaw and a defined surgical task.
Index / Middle Finger

Articulation trigger

Pull the articulation trigger to move the distal section from 0° toward 60°. The release button returns the section toward the straight position according to the IFU.

Finger Reach

360° shaft rotation

Turn the rotation control to rotate the shaft around its longitudinal axis and redirect the plane of distal articulation.

Operating Grip

Jaw or blade control

Operate the rear handle to open and close the selected grasper, dissector, scissors or needle-holder working end.

Manual Platform

Direct tactile handling

A fully mechanical, reusable instrument. It is not a robotic wrist and does not claim 360° distal articulation.

Handling statement: “One-hand control” describes the location and intended reach of the articulation, shaft-rotation and jaw controls. It does not mean all three functions are actuated at exactly the same instant. Training, hand size, selected working end and procedural conditions can affect handling.
Product Demonstration

See the operating hand control articulation, rotation and jaw movement.

A demonstration video will be added here after final review of the control sequence, captions and regulatory wording.

Video placement reserved

Recommended sequence: neutral position → distal articulation → axial shaft rotation → jaw operation → return to straight.

One continuous hand view · No cutaways during the control sequence
Clinical Geometry

Not only for single-port laparoscopy.

Articulation can be relevant whenever the camera, access axis or a straight instrument limits the preferred approach to the target. The need should be evaluated by task and geometry, not by port count alone.

Multi-port, reduced-port, and single-port access configurations showing how distal articulation can reach beyond a constrained straight approach
Port count is not the deciding factor. Start with the operative step where the preferred straight-line approach becomes restricted by the camera, access axis, or surrounding geometry.
Multi-Port

Redirect a constrained approach

Useful to evaluate when anatomy, camera position or trocar placement restricts the preferred straight-line approach.

Reduced-Port

Create an additional working angle

Fewer or closer entry points can increase parallel shafting and external handle interference.

Single-Port

Work beyond a shared access axis

Distal articulation can provide another mechanical option when instruments enter through one access location.

Future Clinical Development

Longer-length and thoracoscopic evaluation

Working lengths extend from 180 to 430 mm. Thoracoscopic applications remain a clinical-development and regulatory-assessment direction, not a current public indication claim.

Why the 60° + 360° Combination Matters

Distal bend sets the angle; shaft rotation redirects its plane.

The distal section bends from 0° to 60°. The shaft then rotates through 360° around its longitudinal axis. Together, the two manual functions allow the surgeon to redirect the working end without presenting the platform as a 360° distal wrist.

1 · Identify the Constraint

Where does the straight approach fail?

Define the exact step where the camera axis, anatomy, access angle or another instrument blocks the preferred trajectory.

2 · Define the Task

Grasp, dissect, cut or suture?

Articulation only has value if the working end matches the tissue and task. Jaw geometry should be selected before evaluation.

3 · Evaluate the Handling

Angle, control and return

Ask the surgeon to articulate, rotate, complete the task and return to straight while observing grip changes and use of the non-operating hand.

Clinical-use boundary: Articulation does not replace surgical technique, appropriate port planning, surgeon training, or procedure-specific judgment. Product selection and use must follow the current IFU, labeling, hospital protocol, and applicable market requirements.
Product Position

A manual articulating platform for clinical evaluation and market development.

The immediate priority is surgeon evaluation of handling, working angle and working-end design. OEM, private-label and contract-manufacturing discussions remain available subject to technical and regulatory assessment.

One operating hand, three reachable controls

The handle architecture places distal articulation, shaft rotation and jaw operation around the operating grip. This is the product's clearest evaluation question for surgeons.

60° distal articulation + 360° shaft rotation + task-specific working end
Working-End Groups

Thirteen configurations across four functional groups.

The exact registered model list is preserved without adding unconfirmed energy functions.

Curved and Straight Scissors
Scissors

Curved and Straight Scissors

P0006A-05-0 Curved Scissors and P0006A-06-0 Straight Scissors.

Manual cutting instruments; no energy claim.
Straight and Curved Needle Holders
Needle Holders

Straight and Curved Needle Holders

P0006A-08-0 Straight Needle Holder and P0006A-09-0 Curved Needle Holder.

Reusable manual suturing configurations.
Seven Grasper Configurations
Graspers

Seven Grasper Configurations

Duckbill, Rat-Tooth, Ureter, Fallopian Tube, Long-Neck, Wolf-Tooth, and Upturned-Tip graspers.

Selection by tissue and workflow requirements.
Curved and Straight Dissectors
Dissectors

Curved and Straight Dissectors

P0006A-01-0 Curved Dissector and P0006A-07-0 Straight Dissector.

Manual dissection configurations.
Registered Configuration List

Thirteen public model configurations.

The model list is grouped for customer selection while preserving the exact model references.

Group Model Configuration Common Platform Information
Scissors P0006A-05-0 Curved Scissors 5.0 mm · 0–60° articulation · 360° shaft rotation
Scissors P0006A-06-0 Straight Scissors 5.0 mm · 0–60° articulation · 360° shaft rotation
Needle Holder P0006A-08-0 Straight Needle Holder 5.0 mm · working length 180–430 mm
Needle Holder P0006A-09-0 Curved Needle Holder 5.0 mm · working length 180–430 mm
Grasper P0006A-02-0 Duckbill Grasper Reusable · supplied non-sterile
Grasper P0006A-03-0 Rat-Tooth Grasper Reusable · supplied non-sterile
Grasper P0006A-04-0 Ureter Grasper Reusable · supplied non-sterile
Grasper P0006A-10-0 Fallopian Tube Grasper Reusable · supplied non-sterile
Grasper P0006A-11-0 Long-Neck Grasper Reusable · supplied non-sterile
Grasper P0006A-12-0 Wolf-Tooth Grasper Reusable · supplied non-sterile
Grasper P0006A-13-0 Upturned-Tip Grasper Reusable · supplied non-sterile
Dissector P0006A-01-0 Curved Dissector 5.0 mm · manual articulation
Dissector P0006A-07-0 Straight Dissector 5.0 mm · manual articulation
Evaluation Selection

Choose the clinical task before the model.

Start with the operative step, tissue interaction and access constraint. Then select the working end, length and cooperation pathway.

Five-minute handling evaluation sequence: start straight, bend to 60 degrees, rotate the shaft, grasp the target, and return to straight
A short standardized task helps separate general preference from observable handling: reach, angle change, shaft rotation, working-end control, and return to neutral.
Working End

Define the procedural task

Select scissors, needle holder, grasper, or dissector and then the exact jaw geometry.

  • 13 configurations
  • No energy function unless separately documented
Access & Working Geometry

Confirm working distance and access context

Choose within the registered 180–430 mm working-length range and consider the target anatomy, port placement, and intended conventional multi-port, reduced-port, single-port, or NOTES access context.

  • IFU and labeling govern use
  • Assess geometry before selecting configuration
Clinical Evaluation

Define what success looks like

Record whether the surgeon reaches the target, maintains a stable grip, controls the selected jaw and returns the instrument to straight without unnecessary hand changes.

  • Use a standard task and comparison sequence
  • Capture working-end feedback separately
Mechanical and regulatory boundary: 360° means axial shaft rotation, not 360° distal articulation. The product is manual, not robotic or wristed. The public page makes no bipolar, monopolar, clinical-outcome, or reuse-cycle claim. The current IFU supports laparoscopic use. Thoracoscopic development requires separate technical, clinical and regulatory assessment.
Regulatory Status

NMPA registered in China; CE review ongoing.

Public regulatory wording is stated by product, model, and target-market scope.

Public status

The product is supplied non-sterile and intended for validated reprocessing according to the current IFU. International evaluation, distribution and clinical use must follow the applicable requirements of each target market. CE review is ongoing; no current CE-marked claim is made. The current IFU describes laparoscopic use; thoracoscopic use is not presented as a current registered indication on this page.

NMPA ChinaCurrent registration basis for the public product family.
CE statusCE review is ongoing; CE marking has not yet been granted.
OEM assessmentTechnical file, quality agreement, validation responsibility, labeling, registration strategy, and market scope.
Frequently Asked Questions

Articulating instrument questions.

Answers are aligned with the visible page content and current public documentation boundary.

What is the difference between 0–60° articulation and 360° rotation?

The 0–60° specification refers to bending of the distal section. The 360° specification refers to axial rotation of the shaft around its longitudinal axis. They are separate functions.

What does one-hand control mean?

The articulation trigger, shaft rotation control and jaw control are positioned within reach of the operating hand. The statement describes the control layout; it does not claim automated motion or simultaneous actuation of every function.

Does the distal tip articulate through 360°?

No. The public product information supports 0–60° distal articulation. The 360° function is shaft rotation, not a 360° wristed or robotic distal joint.

Is the platform currently indicated for thoracoscopy?

The current IFU describes use with laparoscopy. Longer-length and thoracoscopic applications are being treated as a clinical and market-development question and require the appropriate technical, clinical and regulatory assessment before they are presented as an indication.

How many configurations are included?

The current family includes thirteen listed configurations across scissors, needle holders, graspers, and dissectors.

Is the platform only intended for single-port surgery?

No. The platform may be evaluated in conventional multi-port, reduced-port, single-port, or NOTES access contexts where target anatomy, port placement, and working geometry make additional distal angles relevant. Final product selection and use must follow the current IFU, labeling, surgeon training, hospital protocol, and applicable market requirements.

What is the regulatory status?

The product is NMPA registered in China. CE review is ongoing; current CE marking has not been granted.

Is OEM or private-label cooperation available?

Yes. OEM, private-label, contract-manufacturing, and market-specific regulatory discussions are possible subject to technical assessment, quality agreement, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Evaluate the control logic and working-end fit.

Tell us the procedure, difficult operative step, preferred working end, length requirement and target market. We can discuss a surgeon evaluation, distributor project or OEM pathway.