endocatch
A brand name for a specific type of specimen retrieval bag used in laparoscopic surgery.
Full Definition
Endocatch is a proprietary specimen extraction system manufactured by Covidien (now Medtronic) consisting of a deployment mechanism and impermeable bag for safe tissue removal during minimally invasive procedures. The system features a spring-loaded opening mechanism that allows the bag to be deployed through a trocar, positioned around the specimen, and then closed with a drawstring before extraction. Endocatch bags are available in multiple sizes (typically 10mm and 15mm) and are designed to prevent tissue spillage and contamination during specimen removal. While originally a brand name, the term has become somewhat genericized in surgical parlance.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize as it's a proprietary brand name; often used generically for any specimen bag.
In Context
- "The gallbladder was secured in an Endocatch bag before extraction." — Operative procedure
- "A 15mm Endocatch was deployed to contain the appendix specimen." — Equipment usage note