ECHELON FLEX^TM ENDOPATH® Staplers are sterile, single-patient-use articulating instruments that simultaneously cut and staple tissue. They deliver six staggered rows of staples, three on either side of the cut line. They are offered with staple cartridge lengths of 60mm and 45mm, and come in long or compact shaft lengths. It is the first articulating mechanical stapler/cutter that can be operated with only one hand. With its natural articulation, the shaft can rotate freely in both directions. An articulation mechanism enables the distal portion of the shaft to pivot to facilitate lateral access to the operative site.