The stainless steel staples are attached to the structure or organ where a purse-string is desired. The instrument is activated by squeezing the ring handles.

The Purstring 45 single use instrument has application in intestinal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric and cardiac surgery for temporary and permanent purse-string placement. The Purstring 45 single use instrument places a circumferential strand of 2-0 Surgidac nonabsorbable braided polyester surgical suture, U.S.P., held in place by stainless steel staples.

The Purstring 65 single use instrument has application in intestinal, colorectal and esophageal surgery to place temporary purse-string closures. The Purstring 65 single use instrument places a circumferential strand of 2-0 Monosof nonabsorbable monofilament nylon surgical suture, U.S.P., held in place by stainless steel staples.