Description
The Medtronic Appose ULC skin stapler is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. Each single-use stapler is loaded with 35 stainless steel staples in regular or wide crown widths, for fast skin closure across surgical incisions and trauma lacerations.
- 35 staples per disposable stapler
- Regular and wide staple options
- Stainless steel staples
- Twelve staplers per box as listed
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Main Description
The Appose ULC is a single-use skin stapler preloaded with 35 stainless steel staples. Two configurations are listed: regular width staples for standard closures and wide staples for additional holding breadth on larger or higher-tension wounds. Skin staplers close incisions and lacerations in a fraction of the time of sutured closure, which is why the format is standard in operating rooms and emergency departments. The stapler is discarded after the case, so there is no reprocessing or staple-count reconciliation on a reusable handle. Staples are removed with a standard skin staple remover after the wound has healed sufficiently.
Features and Benefits
- Thirty five staple capacity – A full load covers long incisions without mid-closure reloading.
- Two crown widths – Regular and wide options match staple breadth to wound and tissue.
- Disposable format – Single use eliminates reprocessing queues and guarantees a fresh mechanism every case.
- Stainless steel staples – The implant-standard alloy balances strength with tissue compatibility for skin dwell time.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Single-use skin stapler |
| Staple Count | 35 per stapler |
| Staple Material | Stainless steel |
| Widths | Regular and wide |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | 12 staplers per box as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Appose ULC skin stapler |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Skin stapling is a speed and consistency decision, and the Appose line is the Medtronic standard carried on closure trays. The wide option matters for orthopedic and cesarean closures where regular crowns can be marginal.
- Closure speed – Mechanical stapling closes skin several times faster than suturing, the outcome that drives adoption.
- Width choice – Offering wide staples in the same listing prevents a second product hunt for heavy closures.
- No reprocessing – Disposable units keep closure capacity independent of sterile processing turnaround.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are wide staples chosen over regular?
Wide staples give broader purchase and are typically selected for larger wounds, thicker skin or higher-tension closures. Regular width suits standard incisions and most laceration work.
How are the staples removed?
They are removed with a standard skin staple remover once the wound has healed, typically at a follow-up visit about a week or more after placement depending on site. Removal takes seconds per staple and is routinely done without anesthesia.
Is this device sterile and single use?
Yes. It is supplied sterile for single use unless its label states otherwise, and it must not be reprocessed or reused. Check the package integrity and expiry before every case.
How should this device be stored?
Store it in its original packaging under normal room conditions away from heat sources and moisture. Rotate stock by expiry date and quarantine any unit with damaged packaging.
What if a configuration I need is not listed?
The configurations shown are the ones carried in this catalog for this product line. If a case needs a different size or load, contact us before ordering so the right configuration can be confirmed rather than substituted at the table.
