RAM® DEVICE

Precise annular suture placement featuring enhanced ergonomics with no exposed needles.

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Introduction

The RAM® DEVICE is an automated dual curved needle annular suturing device which can place a horizontal mattress stitch in one squeeze.

RAM® 3.5 is available in 3.5mm suture spacing and RAM® 5.0 is available in 5mm suture spacing.

Indications for Use

The RAM® DEVICE used in conjunction with RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® surgical suture is indicated for use in the approximation of soft tissue and prosthetic materials.

The RAM® DEVICE used in conjunction with RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® surgical suture is indicated for use in the approximation of soft tissue and prosthetic materials.

Features & Benefits

The RAM® DEVICE has several key features and benefits that distinguish it as the leading automated suture placement device.

TISSUE JAW

Dual curved needles simultaneously deliver both arms of the double-armed suture through the annulus.

ARTICULATION & ROTATIONAL KNOB

The orientation of the device tip is set by rotating the white Articulation Knob, and/or the blue Rotational Knob.

DEVICE OPTIONS

Available in 3.5mm and 5.0mm suture spacings.

ARTICULATING DEVICE TIP

The RAM® DEVICE has the ability to articulate both 30° "IN" and 30° "OUT".

Exquisite annular suture placement

Delivers consistent bite width to ensure true vertical alignment during valve seating

Unparalleled automated reliability

Facilitates suturing around the right coronary cusp and Anterior Medial Zone (AMZ)

Shaft rotates 360° offering maximum ergonomics

Wristed instrumentation returns dexterity and control back to surgeon

Enables a true minimally invasive approach via minithoracotomy

Videos

Watch videos of the RAM® DEVICE in use.

Device Anatomy

RAM® DEVICE

The RAM® DEVICE is an automated dual curved needle annular suturing device which places a 3.5mm or a 5mm wide horizontal mattress suture in one squeeze.

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD®

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® surgical suture is designed to enable the rapid, easy and reliable loading of suture into our RAM® annular suturing device. RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® suture is available in Green, White, and Green and White Striped pledgeted and non-pledgeted, non-absorbable, 2-0 Polyester surgical suture.

Ordering

Options and specifications for ordering. Select your region.

RAM® DEVICE 3.5

Box of 6 Kits
(2 Devices per Kit)

021900

RAM® DEVICE 5.0

Box of 6 Kits
(2 Devices per Kit)

022580

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022039

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022668

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022325

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022680

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022047

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022671

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022320

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022683

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022335

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022674

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022340

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022686

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® 6-TRAY Pledgeted 2-0 Polyester, Green (3) and White (3), Non-Absorbable, 38”, 3.5MM

Box of 6 Trays
(6 Sutures per Tray)

022090

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® 6-TRAY Pledgeted 2-0 Polyester, Green (3) and White (3), Non-Absorbable, 38”, 5.0MM

Box of 6 Trays
(6 Sutures per Tray)

022677

RAM® RACK Suture Management System

Box of 3 RACKS
(1 RACK per Pouch)

080228

RAM® RING Suture Management System

Box of 1 RING
(1 RING per Pouch)

080215

RAM® DEVICE 3.5

Box of 6 Kits
(2 Devices per Kit)

021900

RAM® DEVICE 5.0

Box of 6 Kits
(2 Devices per Kit)

022580

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022039

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022668

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022325

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022680

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022047

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022671

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022320

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, White, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 5.0MM

022683

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022335

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022674

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 3.5MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022340

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® SINGLES 2-0 Polyester, Green/White Striped, Non-Absorbable, 38”, Non-Pledgeted, 5.0MM

Box of 12 Sutures
(1 Suture per Pouch)

022686

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® 6-TRAY Pledgeted 2-0 Polyester, Green (3) and White (3), Non-Absorbable, 38”, 3.5MM

Box of 6 Trays
(6 Sutures per Tray)

022090

RAM® COR-SUTURE® QUICK LOAD® 6-TRAY Pledgeted 2-0 Polyester, Green (3) and White (3), Non-Absorbable, 38”, 5.0MM

Box of 6 Trays
(6 Sutures per Tray)

022677

RAM® RACK Suture Management System

Box of 3 RACKS
(1 RACK per Pouch)

080228

RAM® RING Suture Management System

Box of 1 RING
(1 RING per Pouch)

080215

Resource Center

Downloadable resources for the RAM® DEVICE. Select your region to view available documents.

U.S. Technology Guide

R.O.W. Technology Guide

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Supporting References

Automated Suturing for Pacemaker Lead Placement via Video Guided Minimally Invasive Surgical Access

Joseph W. Turek, MD; Juan A. Siordia, MD; Jude S. Sauer, MD; Peter A. Knight, MD

First Two Mitral Valve Replacements via Right Lateral Mini Thoracotomy Using New Automated Annular Suturing Technology

Victor S. Costache, MD, PhD; Juan A. Siordia, MD; Charles J. Lutz, MD; Jude S. Sauer, MD; Peter A. Knight, MD