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Surgical pins are often used to close an incision or wound in a relatively straight line. The length of time that the wound is held in the wound will depend on the type of wound and the patient's speed of recovery. Usually, the pin is removed in the doctor's office or in the hospital. This article gives you an overview of the method doctors use to remove surgical staples.

Steps

Method 1 of 1: Remove Pins with the Pin Clamp Tool

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   Disinfect the wound. Depending on the condition of the incision, an antiseptic such as alcohol or a sterile gauze can be used to remove any dirt or dry solution from the incision.

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   Keep the lower part of the stapler well below the staple. Let's start with a pin at one end of the incision.
   • This is a specialized tool that doctors use to remove surgical staples.

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   Tighten the two tool handles until they touch. The upper part of the stapler will come into contact with the center of the staple causing it to loosen from the incision.

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   Remove the pin and do not apply any additional force to the tool handle. Once removed, dispose of the staples in the trash or compostable bag.
   • The surgical pin should be removed in the correct direction that was inserted before to avoid tearing the skin.
   • The patient may experience some mild irritation, itching, or discomfort. This is very normal.

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   Use a stapler to remove all remaining pins.
   • When removing the end of the incision, take a close look again so that no pins are left out. This is an important step to help prevent skin irritation and inflammation in the time to recover.

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   Disinfect the incision with an antiseptic again.

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   Use a dry dressing or regular dressing if needed. The type of bandage you use depends on how quickly the wound is resilient.
   • Cover the incision with a butterfly-shaped bandage if the skin is still torn. This is a way to aid in wound recovery, preventing the formation of a larger scar.
   • Use the gauze bandage to prevent itching. The bandage will reduce the contact between the affected skin and your clothing.
   • Let the wound heal in a cool, cool condition if possible. You should not cover the incision with clothing to avoid skin irritation.

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   Be careful when symptoms of infection. The red around the incision will usually fade away after a few weeks. Follow your doctor's instructions on how to take care of the incision and watch for the following symptoms of infection:
   • The skin around the incision is still red and inflamed.
   • The skin around the incision is hot to the touch.
   • Increased pain sensation.
   • Yellow or green discharge of pus.
   • Fever.
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Advice

• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions on how to take care of the incision and schedule a follow-up appointment.

Warning

• Do not remove the staple yourself, as trying to do so may cause additional injury or infection.

What you need

• Antiseptic
• Stapler tool
• Surgical gloves
• Adhesive bandage
• Antibiotic ointment and sterile bandages