Multi-use fully autoclavable handle and cartridge refill.
Skin staples are becoming more and more popular in veterinary surgery as an alternative to sutures. Disposable staples can only be used once, and 7-8 staples are used in an average surgery. The disposal of the handle, cartridge, and unused staples adds to environmental waste.
Once autoclaved, this multiuse stapler and the staples can be reused, thus all 35 staples in the cartridge are used during several surgeries.
Features:
▪ Fixed angled head allows easy visualization during closure
▪ Simple to reload cartridges
▪ View of remaining staples because of clear bottom
▪ Light weight but durable with comfortable ergonomic grip
▪ Staples are 316 L surgical stainless steel
▪ Handle measures: L 16.5 cm, W 7.6 cm, H 1.3 cm
▪ Cartridge measures: L 60 mm, W 25 mm, H 5 mm
▪ Staple measures after closure: W 6.9 mm, H 3.6 mm
▪ For best results autoclave handle and cartridge separately, 10 minutes at 132°C
Cat. No Name
1501h Multi-use Skin Stapler, 35 W, with 35 Staples, Sterile, 1/pk
1501f Multi-use Refill Cartridge, with 35 Staples, 4 x 6.9 mm, Sterile, 5/pk