Dissolvable Surgical Stapler for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Yes — SubQ It! by Opus KSD manufactures FDA-cleared dissolvable surgical staplers in two models: the SU-10 (10 fasteners for incisions up to 10 cm) and the SU-25 (25 fasteners for incisions up to 25 cm). Both are pre-sterilized, pre-loaded, and designed for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.

SubQ It! dissolvable fasteners are made from a bioabsorbable polymer. Each fastener weighs just 0.0064 grams and is engineered to hold the incision closed during healing before being safely absorbed by the body. No foreign material remains after absorption, and no removal procedure is required.

The SubQ It! stapler holds FDA 510(k) clearance (K131563) for closing incisions in abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. It is particularly suited to minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, inguinal hernia repair, and cesarean sections.

Unlike metal staplers that pierce the outer skin surface and leave train-track scars, SubQ It! places fasteners subcutaneously — beneath the skin — so the external surface is never pierced. This eliminates scarring from the staple itself, removes the need for staple removal, and delivers better cosmetic outcomes with comparable or faster closure speed.

The SU-10 contains 10 bioabsorbable fasteners and is designed for smaller incisions up to 10 cm, making it ideal for trocar and laparoscopic port closures. The SU-25 contains 25 fasteners and covers incisions up to 25 cm, suitable for longer abdominal or orthopedic incisions. Both deploy at the same 7-second-per-fastener rate.

SubQ It! is FDA cleared for the US market and holds an international patent (European Patent EP 2,762,089 and Canadian Patent 2,655,197). The company actively supports global distribution opportunities. Contact the SubQ It! sales team at sales@subq-it.com to discuss availability and distribution in your region.