Surgical Site Infection Rate in 877 Consecutive Cesarean Sections Closed with Absorbable Staples
“...SSI rate of 0.8% in the 877 consecutive cesarean sections [closed with INSORB]...”

A Revolutionary Advance in Skin Closure Compared to Current Methods
“...significantly (p=0.009) lower incidence of infection [in contaminated wounds]...”

Comparison of gross and hystologic tissue response of skin incisions closed by use of absorbable subcuticular staples, cutaneous metal staples and polyglactin 910 suture in pigs
“...[INSORB] induced a less severe inflammatory response [with minimal scaring] in the early stages of healing...”

A randomized prospective study of total hip wound closure with resorbable subcuticular staples
“... [INSORB] can provide comparable wound closure to stainless steel staples following total hip replacement and may do so with less local discomfort or erythematous reaction.”

Renal transplant incision closures using new absorbable subcuticular staple device
“... [INSORB Staples] are secure and effective and are preferable to metal staple closures even in renal transplant recipients receiving steroids and sirolimus.”

The Dermal Stapler Device: A faster more cost-effective method for Incisional closures as compared to Standard Dermal Surtures
“... [INSORB] is 4 times faster than suture closure, saving...$220/closure.”

[Metal] staples vs subcuticular sutures for skin closure at cesarean delivery: a metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials
"... Both wound separation and composite wound complication rates were higher with [metal] staples.

[Metal] Staples Compared With Subcuticular Suture for Skin Closure After Cesarean Delivery
"... [Metal] staple closure is faster to perform [than suture] but associated with a higher risk of wound complications.

Risk of Wound Infection Is Greater After Skin Closure with [Metal] Staples Than with Sutures in Orthopaedic Surgery
"... On the basis of evidence with numerous methodological limitations, patients having orthopaedic surgery are at greater risk for wound infection after skin closure with [metal] staples than they are after skin closure with sutures.

A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Wound Complication Rates Of Subcuticular Suture Vs [Metal] Staples For Skin Closure At Cesarean Delivery
"... Use of [metal] staples for cesarean delivery closure is associated with an increased risk of wound complications and post-operative physician visits.