Stapler Reloads for Surgical Staplers
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsA stapler reload is a replaceable cartridge of staples loaded into a surgical stapler for each firing. It is selected by staple height and length to match the tissue and procedure.
Reloads are color-coded by staple height matched to tissue thickness, typically running from white for thin or vascular tissue through blue, gold, and green to black for extra-thick tissue.
No. Reloads are specific to the stapler platform, brand, and generation. A reload must match the exact device it is fired from.
The number indicates the staple line length in millimeters, such as 45 mm or 60 mm. Longer reloads suit wider transections; shorter reloads fit confined spaces.