Surgical Fixation Devices

Devices used to hold tissue structures together for repair, reconstruction or to close wounds. They may consist of adsorbable or non-adsorbable, natural or synthetic materials. They include tissue adhesives, skin tape, sutures, buttons, staples, clips, screws, etc., each designed to conform to various tissue geometries.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): E07.858.690

MeSH Unique ID: D053831

Entry Terms:

• Devices, Surgical Fixation
• Device, Surgical Fixation
• Fixation Devices, Surgical
• Fixation Device, Surgical
• Surgical Fixation Device
• Surgical Fasteners
• Fasteners, Surgical
• Fastener, Surgical
• Surgical Fastener

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Surgical Equipment
Surgical Fixation Devices
Orthopedic Fixation Devices
External Fixators +
Internal Fixators +
Surgical Tape
Sutures
Catgut
Tissue Adhesives
Vascular Closure Devices