Bioabsorbable Skin Stapler for Hernia Repair Closure

Unlike metal staples that pierce external skin and require a follow-up removal visit, bioabsorbable fasteners are placed subcutaneously and are gradually absorbed by the body after the wound heals. This eliminates train-track scarring, patient discomfort from removal, and associated healthcare costs, resulting in significantly better cosmetic outcomes.

Yes. The SubQ It! subcuticular stapler holds FDA 510(k) clearance (K131563) for closing incisions in abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, which includes inguinal hernia repair and laparoscopic procedures. Manufacturing is also ISO 13485 certified, ensuring quality management compliance throughout production.

SubQ It! offers two models: the SU-10, pre-loaded with 10 bioabsorbable fasteners for incisions up to 10 cm, and the SU-25, pre-loaded with 25 fasteners for incisions up to 25 cm. Both are suitable for laparoscopic trocar sites, inguinal hernia repairs, and a broad range of minimally invasive and open surgical incisions.

No follow-up visit is required for fastener removal. The bioabsorbable fasteners are made from a bioabsorbable polymer that the body naturally absorbs after the incision heals. This eliminates scheduling, staffing, and procedural costs associated with removing traditional metal staples, offering a more convenient experience for both patients and healthcare providers.

Traditional metal staples pierce the outer skin surface, leaving distinctive train-track scars on either side of the wound. SubQ It! fasteners are placed subcutaneously — entirely beneath the skin — so the external skin surface is never pierced. This subcuticular approach consistently produces a finer, less visible scar with superior cosmetic results.

The SubQ It! system is FDA cleared and suitable for a broad range of surgical specialties, including abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic (including Cesarean sections), orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. It is particularly well suited for general surgeons performing inguinal hernia repairs and laparoscopic cholecystectomies.