Staple Fixation System - Stryker

Introduction
When the stapling of bones, ligaments,
tendons or soft tissue is part of an
operative procedure, then the new
advanced Staple Instrumentation
System combined with a complete
family of Fixation Staples offers
clear-cut advantages.
Implants
Instruments
The Stryker Staple System consists of
eight different Staple designs. They
differ in their function and indication.
The Ellison Arched Bridge Staples are
designed to reduce the risk of the
staple backing out of the bone and to
reattaching tubular soft tissue to bone.
The Ellison Flat Staples are used to
attach bone to bone.
The Ellison removable Soft Tissue
Retainer can be used with the flat
Staple for soft tissue reattachment.
All Ellison Staples are barbed on all
four sides of the legs for enhanced
fixation and protection against back
out.
Depalma Staple – same indication as
the Ellison Arched Bridge Staple but
without barbed legs.
The Blount Epiphyseal Staples are
applicable for epiphyseal applications
in children and adolescents. The
reinforced corners reduce unwanted
staple bending and allow accurate
staple driving.
Stepped Staples provide the most
comprehensive approach to bone
fixation following high tibial
osteotomies. These staples are available
in three offset steps (5, 10 and 15mm)
The Kremser Staple for HTO can be
locked with a standard 4.5mm self
tapping cortical screw through a
special locking hole in the distal leg.
Fracture Staples have slightly tapered
legs. This feature creates compression
when the staples are driven in bone.
Wire Staples are indicated for fragment
fixation, particularly in small
fragments and where inter-fragmental
screw fixation is not possible.
All staples are manufactured from
Vitallium alloy, fully conforming to the
requirements set by ASTM F799/ISO
5832 standards.
The upgraded instrumentation system
features a unique universal staple
inserter for accurate staple impaction
into bone. The special
holding/tightening mechanism enables
secure gripping of the staples and
allows easy exchange of the three
different clamping jaws.
The system also includes a universal
rod to connect the final impactor,
extraction spoon and a extraction hook
together with a slotted hammer. A
swivel drill guide for pre-drilling
cortical bone is available as an optional
item. All instruments are stored in a
plastic sterilization case together with a
tray for staples. The tray with preformed
inserts holds a variety of
Staples for easy intra-operative
selection.
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