No leading bladeless trocar from Applied Medical, Covidien, or Taut™ has a lower insertion force than ENDOPATH BASX Bladeless Trocars* Seal durability: Maintains insufflation while accommodating a wide range of instrument sizes. No reducer caps needed Abdominal wall retention: Integrated thread design minimizes trocar slip-outs. 5mm ENDOPATH BASX Trocars have the same retention force as leading Applied Medical trocars with threaded sleeves † No leading Applied Medical 12mm bladeless trocar has higher retention force than ENDOPATH BASX 12mm Bladeless Trocars ‡ Secure valve closure: Recessed stopcock valve mitigates inadvertment opening/closing of valve during surgery. For ancillary ports Available in 5, 11, and 12mm bladeless and universal sleeve trocars.