Surgical Skin Stapler for Colorectal Surgery Wound Closure

Traditional colon surgery uses metal staples applied percutaneously for skin closure, which must later be removed. The SubQ It! system offers a modern alternative — bioabsorbable dermal fasteners placed subcuticularly, which are absorbed by the body after healing, eliminating removal visits and minimizing scarring without piercing external skin.

No. SubQ It! fasteners are made from a bioabsorbable polymer that is naturally absorbed by the body during the healing process. This eliminates the need for a follow-up removal appointment, reduces patient discomfort, and lowers overall post-operative care costs for healthcare facilities.

The SU-10 comes preloaded with 10 bioabsorbable fasteners and is designed for incisions up to 10 cm, ideal for small laparoscopic and MIS trocar sites. The SU-25 is loaded with 25 fasteners and handles incisions up to 25 cm, making it suited for larger abdominal or open surgical incisions requiring extended wound closure.

SubQ It! staplers are FDA 510(k) cleared (K131563) for closing incisions in abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. They are also widely used for laparoscopic trocar incision closure, Cesarean sections, inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures.

Unlike metal staples that pierce external skin and leave characteristic train-track scars, SubQ It! fasteners are placed subcuticularly — beneath the skin surface — using two small retractable needles. Because external skin is never pierced, visible scarring is significantly reduced, delivering superior cosmetic outcomes for patients across all compatible procedures.

The SubQ It! subcuticular stapler deploys each fastener in just 7 seconds, making it 7X faster than manual suturing methods. This dramatically reduces wound closure time, lowers overall operating room costs, and allows surgical teams to achieve consistent, reproducible closures efficiently.

The SubQ It! Subcuticular Surgical Stapler is FDA 510(k) Cleared (clearance number K131563) and is manufactured under an ISO 13485 certified quality management system, ensuring it meets rigorous international standards for medical device safety and performance.