Osteosynthesis Staples
Loading curve of a « warm » shape memory bone staple
The Nitinol staple is heated up to 50C with a dedicated device, and than keep the required compression force when it is cooled down to body temperature (37C).
4 different types of bone staples are available:
- The « cold » staples : Staples closing at a temperature between 15C and 30C,
- The « mid-warm »staples : Staples closing at a temperature between 20C and 35C,
- The « warm » staples : Staples closing at a temperature between 35C and 50C,
- The « superelastic » staples : They are opened with a dedicated tool.
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