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.