The Covidien Appose ULC Skin Stapler by Covidien is a single-use skin stapler that is designed to be fired from multiple angles. It features an ejector spring that helps facilitate staple insertion from any direction. It has an easy-squeeze handle and uses stainless steel staples.
This wound stapler is lightweight and has the ability to accurately place staples to close wounds. It is a great alternative to skin closure strips, adhesive tape, suturing, or glue. It is simple to use and comes with a flat, dimpled staple top span that ensures proper staple formation.
The Skin Staplers line has two different size staples: regular - 8886803712 and wide - 8886803512. In the closed position, the regular staple has a width/crown of 4.8mm and leg length of 3.4mm; the wide staple has a width/crown of 6.5mm and leg length of 4.1mm.
Composition of Staple:
- Carbon: 0.03%
- Chrome: 16.0-19.0%
- Nickel: 10.0-15.5%
- Manganese: 2.0%
- Silicon: 1.0%
- Sulfur: 0.03%
- Phosphorus: 0.045%
- Molybdenum: 2.0-3.0%
- Nitrogen: 0.10%
- Copper: 0.50%
- Iron: Balance
Product Features and Benefits
- Facilitates Wound Healing
- Easy-Squeeze Handle
- Lightweight and Accurate
- Flat-Dimpled Staple Top
- Features an Ejector Spring
- Insertion From Any Angle
