Applied Medical Technology, Inc. has launched two innovative suture passing instruments—RHAPSO™ and GEMINI®—designed to enhance precision and efficiency in minimally invasive surgeries. These devices are engineered to simplify complex suturing tasks while reducing tissue trauma and supporting better clinical outcomes. Their introduction underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing surgical tools that improve both surgeon performance and patient recovery.

RHAPSO™ is a 17-gauge fine needle suture passer that provides surgeons with refined control, especially in tight or complex anatomical areas. With features like spring-assisted, atraumatic grasper arms and a wide opening for optimal suture capture, RHAPSO™ facilitates accurate and efficient suturing. It is available with straight or curved echogenic needles, includes luer access for media management, and boasts an ergonomic design that supports intuitive use.

GEMINI® represents a breakthrough in suture management through the use of self-aligning magnet technology. It includes magnetized suture loops and a grasper arm that enables seamless intracorporeal suture retrieval with minimal tissue impact. GEMINI® is the smallest 17-gauge suture passer in its class and includes built-in features like a luer port and a suture exchange loop. These tools are positioned to redefine standards in soft tissue approximation by improving precision, workflow efficiency, and ultimately, patient healing.

MedTech Spectrum's Summary

Launch of Two Advanced Devices: Applied Medical Technology introduced RHAPSO™ and GEMINI®, two innovative suture passing instruments designed to enhance precision and efficiency in minimally invasive surgeries.

Key Features of RHAPSO™: A 17-gauge needle with curved or straight echogenic options, RHAPSO™ offers spring-assisted grasper arms, wide suture capture capability, and luer access for fluid/radiographic media, ensuring ergonomic and precise suturing in tight spaces.

Innovative Technology in GEMINI®: GEMINI® integrates self-aligning magnet technology with the smallest gauge in its class, enabling low-trauma suture retrieval through magnetic suture loops and a magnetized grasper arm—supporting better healing and procedural ease.