McKesson Wound Stapler, Wide Stainless Steel Staples, 35 Staples is designed for professional closure of external skin tissue during a variety of surgical and minor-procedure applications. Each sterile, single-use instrument contains 35 preloaded surgical-grade stainless steel staples and dispenses one staple whenever the squeeze handle is fully activated.
The fixed-head design features an ergonomic handle, soft trigger pull, audible formation click and clear marked cartridge for monitoring staple usage. The wide staples form to approximately 6.5 mm wide by 4.1 mm high and are intended for medium-to-thick skin or longer and wider incisions.
Key Features
| Staple Configuration | Controlled Operation | Procedure-Ready Design |
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| 35 preloaded wide staples | Ergonomic squeeze handle | Sterile and disposable |
| Surgical-grade stainless steel | Soft trigger pull | Fixed stapler head |
| Approximately 6.5 mm closed width | Audible formation click | Clear staple-count cartridge |
| Approximately 4.1 mm closed height | Dispenses one staple per activation | Designed for multidirectional application |
Specifications
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
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| Brand | McKesson | MPN | 168-35W |
| Product Type | Wound Stapler | Application | External Skin Closure |
| Handle Type | Squeeze Handle | Head Type | Fixed |
| Staple Count | 35 Staples | Staple Type | Wide |
| Staple Material | Stainless Steel | Nickel Content | Contains Nickel |
| Closed Staple Width | Approximately 6.5 mm | Closed Staple Height | Approximately 4.1 mm |
| Sterility | Sterile | Usage | Single Patient Use |
| Latex Status | Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex | UNSPSC | 42312010 |
| HCPCS | A4649 | Packaging | EA/1; BX/12EA |
| Minimum Selling Units | EA and BX | Box Quantity | 12 Staplers |
Warnings
| Professional Use | Sterility and Disposal | Material Considerations |
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| Intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals | Do not use if the sterile package is open, damaged or compromised | Staples contain nickel |
| Select the appropriate staple configuration for the tissue and procedure | Single-patient, single-use product; do not reuse or resterilize | Evaluate suitability for patients with known metal sensitivity |
| Follow applicable clinical protocols and instructions for use | Dispose of the used instrument in accordance with facility procedures | California Proposition 65 warning applies |
| Verify applicable licensing or purchasing requirements before fulfillment | Confirm product integrity and expiration information before use | Do not modify the stapler or cartridge |