Reusable Skin Stapler

What the DURAMATE Reusable Skin Stapler Is

DURAMATE is a reusable skin stapler designed for skin closure in a wide variety of surgical procedures. It provides a practical, time-saving alternative to manual skin suturing, supporting rapid and consistent approximation of skin edges. Its autoclavable handle is designed to be reprocessed ten or more times, which helps reduce the number of handles disposed of into the environment.

Composition and Construction

The stapler uses special medical-grade stainless steel to deliver soft yet sharp staple pins. Each unit carries 35 non-absorbable staple pins with a pin dimension of 6.9 +/- 0.2 mm x 3.6 +/- 0.2 mm. The stainless-steel construction is associated with a Grade-0 tissue reactivity rating (none) in the product specification.

Key Characteristics and Handling

A unique ratchet system is designed to help prevent jamming during firing, while the mechanism supports uniform staple pin formation. A clear plastic indicator lets the user check the number of remaining staple pins at a glance. The ergonomic, user-friendly design provides a clear view of the operating site, aiding controlled placement during skin closure.

Applications and Presentation

DURAMATE is a wide-size, 35-pin skin stapler with applications in abdominal, gynaecological, orthopaedic, and thoracic surgery, among a variety of other skin closures. Because the staples are non-absorbable, they remain in place until the wound has healed sufficiently and are then removed. Dolphin skin staplers are recommended for use with a compatible staple remover, which is designed for safe and efficient extraction of the placed staples once closure is complete.