The doctor used a competitor buttress on the firings but still detected an air leak in the test.
Ask these questions to generate an in depth discussion and understand the surgeon’s needs/pain points.
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What do you think was the cause of the intra-operative air leak?
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I noticed you use a buttress with your firings – what is your primary reason for doing so?
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Are there any challenges you have placing the buttress or any unintended movement and bunching with the buttress?
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How confident do you feel that your current stapling system and buttress combined provides a tight seal to prevent air leaks during and after the surgery?
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How frequently do your patients experience post-operative air leaks, and what strategies have you used to minimize them?
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