Capio™ SLIM Open Access Suture Capturing Device | Model M0068318261 | 3 mm Shaft Diameter x 6.3 mm Head Width | Ergonomic 3-Finger Plunger Handle | Single-Step Throw, Catch, and Retrieval Technology | Box of 5

2027-08-27

The Boston Scientific M0068318261 is a professional-grade, sterile, single-use mechanical suturing instrument expertly engineered to facilitate consistent, rapid, and secure suture placement in deep, narrow, and difficult-to-access anatomical spaces during open pelvic floor reconstructions and general surgery. Part of the specialized Capio™ SLIM portfolio, this device features an ultra-low profile consisting of a slim 3 mm stainless steel shaft and a compact 6.3 mm head width, providing a carrier diameter that is over 40% smaller than legacy fixation systems while fully preserving native tissue bite depth. Operating via a tactile, one-handed proximal plunger mated to an ergonomic three-finger grip handle, the instrument drives an specialized suture dart through target connective tissue and instantly snaps it into a funnel-shaped distal catch, allowing the surgeon to throw, catch, and retrieve the suture line in a single seamless motion. This design significantly reduces intraoperative time and minimizes blind navigation errors when anchoring to high-stakes structures like the sacrospinous ligament during native tissue repairs, biological graft augmentations, or synthetic mesh fixations.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation (Urology and Pelvic Health Division)

• Product Brand Family: Capio™ SLIM Suture Capturing System

• Product Catalog Code / UPN: M0068318261 (Cross-referenced in procurement logistics under catalog order code 831826)

• Global Trade Item Number (GTIN): 08714729842224

• Shaft Diameter Profile: 3.0 mm low-profile stainless steel shaft

• Distal Head Width Metric: 6.3 mm structural footprint

• Handle Architectural Interface: Ergonomic three-finger grip housing with manual spring-loaded proximal plunger

• Suturing Mechanism Action: Single-step mechanical actuation (Simultaneous tissue passage and retention-catch lock)

• Suture Material Compatibility: Optimized for Capio™ specialized double-armed suture darts (e.g., Polypropylene, Polyester, or Monodek™ PDO configurations distributed separately)

• Sterility Status: Arrives individually blister peel-packed, ethylene oxide (EtO) gas sterilized, and validated for immediate sterile-field introduction

• Operational Reusability Rating: Strictly Single-Use Disposable (Discard immediately following the procedure; do not attempt to clean or re-sterilize)

• Packaging Matrix Configuration: Standard factory box containing 5 individually wrapped, pre-assembled devices (Box of 5)