No-Removal Wound Closure System

The SubQ It! subcuticular surgical stapler holds FDA 510(k) clearance (K131563) for closing incisions in abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. It is also well-suited for laparoscopic and minimally invasive trocar incision closure across a broad range of procedures.

Each bioabsorbable fastener deploys in approximately 7 seconds, making the SubQ It! system up to 7 times faster than manually placed sutures, which average 42 seconds per stitch. This speed advantage can meaningfully reduce total OR time and associated costs per procedure.

No. The fasteners are made from a bioabsorbable polymer that is naturally absorbed by the body as the wound heals. This eliminates the need for a follow-up removal appointment, reduces patient discomfort, and removes the costs and scheduling burden associated with percutaneous metal staple removal.

SubQ It! offers two models: the SU-10, which closes incisions up to 10 cm using 10 fasteners, and the SU-25, which closes incisions up to 25 cm using 25 fasteners. Both models are pre-sterilized and preloaded, making them ready to deploy directly from the sealed foil laminate pouch.

No. The SubQ It! system places fasteners subcutaneously below the skin surface using two small retractable needles, so the external skin is never pierced. This subcuticular approach is the primary reason the system produces significantly less visible scarring compared to traditional percutaneous metal staples.

The SubQ It! stapler incorporates multiple safety features, including a safety tab, automatic needle retraction after each deployment, and a safety stop mechanism. These are designed to protect both the surgical team and the patient during use, and the device ships pre-sterilized in a sealed foil laminate pouch for added safety.