VIDEO: How to Replace the Staple Cassette in the Skin Stapler
The WPSS01 skin stapler is an affordable, reliable solution for veterinary wound closures. A skin stapler is designed for the efficient closure of surgical incisions or wounds by applying surgical staples to the skin, reducing surgery time and time under anesthesia. Each disposable skin staple cassette contains at least thirty-five (35) 316L stainless steel staples.
Each reusable skin stapler handle is provided sterile with one disposable staple cassette already loaded into the handle. Discard the disposable staple cassette after the procedure. The reusable handle may be cleaned and resterilized (autoclave, EO) for subsequent procedures and will effectively deploy at least twenty (20) disposable staple cassettes and withstand at least twenty (20) autoclave cycles.
VIDEO: WPI's Top 5 Needle Holders
Needle holders, also known as a needle drivers. They are used in wound closure, ligation, reanastomosis and other surgical procedures which require suturing. The needle is usually held in position by a clamp mechanism, which allows the operator to manipulate the needle through various tissues. The jaws are generally textured and short in comparison to the shank to retain a solid grasp on the needle.
VIDEO: Caring for Your Surgical Instrument Investment: Sterilization
In this video, you get some practical tips on sterilizing your surgical instruments and using an autoclave. This video is the fourth in a series of four to discuss some best practices in caring for your surgical instrument investment.
VIDEO: Caring For Your Surgical Instrument Investment: Ultrasonic Cleaning
In this video, you can see how to mechanically clean surgical instruments using an ultrasonic cleaner. This video is loaded with tips. This video is the third in a series of four to discuss some best practices in caring for your surgical instrument investment.
VIDEO: Caring for Your Surgical Instrument Investment: Manual Cleaning
In this video, you can see how to manually clean surgical instruments. It is loaded with tips. This video is the second in a series of four to discuss some best practices in caring for your surgical instrument investment.
VIDEO: Caring for Your Surgical Instrument Investment: Introduction
What's the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing? Let's take a look. This is the first in a series of four videos to discuss some best practices in caring for your surgical instrument investment.
VIDEO: Comparison of Metal for Surgical Instruments
Surgical instruments are designed to perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or investigative operations having specific functions such as to cut or incise, retract, grasp, hold or occlude, dilate or probe, suture or ligate.
Which Alloy is Best for My Surgical Instruments?
Inox, Titanium, Dumoxel®, Dumastar®, Antimagnetic... Have you ever looked at the variety of metal alloys for surgical instruments and laboratory tools and wondered which is best for your needs? Here's a brief rundown.
VIDEO: Disposable Scalpels – Perfect for Researchers, Students and Crafters
WPI’s disposable scalpels come in eight different styles and can be used for a wide variety of applications. Here you can see what makes WPI inexpensive, disposable scalpels such a popular tool.
VIDEO: How to Choose a Scalpel Blade for Your Application
WPI’s disposable scalpels come in many styles and are ideal for students, researchers, and crafters. Here we will describe some of the uses for these popular blades.
Caring for your Surgical Instrument Investment
What's the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing? Let's take a look. This is the first in a series of four videos to discuss some best practices in caring for your surgical instrument investment.
WPI Instruments featured in JoVE Video on Cross-Pollination
WPI surgical instruments were recently featured in a JoVE video that demonstrates a new method for cross pollinating grasses.