Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Surgical Fasteners
  • Device, Surgical Fixation
  • Devices, Surgical Fixation
  • Fastener, Surgical
  • Fasteners, Surgical
  • Fixation Device, Surgical
  • Fixation Devices, Surgical
  • Surgical Fastener
  • Surgical Fixation Device

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general; prefer specifics

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History Note

2007

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  1. E07w.858.690

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WO 166

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Surgical Fixation Devices. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053831. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053831
  2. Surgical Fixation Devices. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72366398