Disposable laparoscopic devices

Pharmac has now completed national contracting for disposable laparoscopic trocars and associated devices that are purchased by Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora for use in hospitals or in the community across New Zealand.

Included within the scope of this category

Disposable devices used for laparoscopic surgery including:

  • Closure devices
  • Dissectors/scissors
  • Graspers/retractors
  • Kits
  • Trocars

Suppliers under national contract

Applied Medical

Covidien New Zealand

List of contracted products

"laparoscopic devices".

Background

In 2014 Pharmac made a direct approach to the known suppliers in the New Zealand market. This approach was in the form of a request for a submission to Pharmac for a listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.

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