Device typeSurgical staple loading unit, cutting: A unit containing non-bioabsorbable surgical staples (implantable and typically U-shaped lengths of wire made of implant grade metal) and an internal cutting blade designed to be used with a surgical stapler (not included) during endoscopic or open-surgery (e.g., bowel resection to create anastomoses). The unit is designed to deploy the staples (e.g., in a straight or circular row) while the blade cuts the adjacent tissue. This is a single-use device.
FDA categoryStaple, implantable, Stapler, surgical
Device ID10884521703797
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
MRI safetyMR Conditional
Outer Diameter21 Millimeter