Compression Staples
Our bone staples are made from shape memory alloy to promote bone fracture fixation and other corrective therapeutic procedures. Their material construction is a blend of nickel and titanium, known as nitinol. Elastic and durable, with inherent compression characteristics, nitinol compression staples deliver continuous compression to benefit and promote fracture healing. Find a Distributor
Benefits of Nitinol Compression Staples
Internal fixation staples for bone fractures offer unique benefits for upper and lower extremity surgeries. The presence of nickel and titanium in the material construction provides strength and durability with a design that promotes patient comfort. Due to the nitinol material, bone compression staples have memory shape capabilities featuring intrinsic compression. By delivering continuous, dynamic compression to the osteotomy site, nitinol compression staples may increase friction to counteract shearing forces for a good approximation of bone fragments and a stable environment that promotes bone healing.
Applications in Extremity Surgeries
Nitinol compression staples are used in various surgical procedures for the upper and lower extremities to support bone fracture fixation. Dynamic compression from internal fixation staples encourages fracture healing in the following applications:
- Maintaining correct bone positioning after a bone is surgically cut
- Attaching tendons or ligaments to the bone in reconstruction surgeries
- Assisting bone alignment in guided growth
- Stopping bone growth in growth plate fusion
Why Choose Trax Surgical for Your Compression Staples
Trax Surgical is a medical device manufacturer specializing in bone compression screws and instrumentation systems used in surgical procedures. We produce our internal fixation systems in an FDA-registered facility with ISO 13485:2016 certification, demonstrating our consistency in meeting customer and regulation requirements. Working with medical professionals, we have found that studies have shown in some cases, staples require less operating room time when compared to some bone screws.[1]
For these reasons, Trax Surgical is developing a nitinol bone staple for use in the extremities. This product has not yet been reviewed by the FDA. Therefore, it is not yet available for sale.
Contact Us for Product Updates on Trax Surgical Internal Fixation Staples
At Trax Surgical, we work with medical professionals to develop innovative solutions for surgical procedures in the upper and lower extremities. As we continue to design and manufacture new tools and instrumentation, we seek FDA clearance to show our commitment to supporting you and your facility as you assist your patients. Understanding the complex requirements of the medical industry, we are dedicated to providing products to reinforce that mission.
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[1] Mereau TM, Ford TC. Nitinol compression staples for bone fixation in food surgery. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2006;96(2): 102-106.
