ISO 6335-1:2026
(Main)Surgical instruments — Staplers — Part 1: Vocabulary
Surgical instruments — Staplers — Part 1: Vocabulary
This document defines terms related to staplers and their components. This document only applies to instruments that use staples. NOTE Commonly used forms of staples can be found in Figure 1.
Instruments chirurgicaux — Agrafeuses — Partie 1: Vocabulaire
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Feb-2026
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 170 - Surgical instruments
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 170 - Surgical instruments
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 05-Feb-2026
- Due Date
- 13-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 05-Feb-2026
Overview
ISO 6335-1:2026 Surgical instruments - Staplers - Part 1: Vocabulary is an internationally recognized standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This document provides a comprehensive set of definitions and terminology specifically relating to surgical staplers and their components. By harmonizing language used in the design, manufacturing, and use of surgical staplers, ISO 6335-1:2026 supports effective communication across global healthcare, regulatory, and manufacturing domains.
This standard is limited in scope to instruments that exclusively use surgical staples. Consistent terminology is crucial for product development, quality management, regulatory submissions, procurement, clinical practice, and training in the medical device sector.
Key Topics
ISO 6335-1:2026 focuses on:
- Terminology Standardization: Definitions for core elements of surgical staplers, including the device, its components, and related functions.
- Stapler Components: Clear distinctions between parts like stapler body, cartridge, reload, anvil, cutting knife, trigger, and reset device.
- Staple Characteristics: Descriptions of staple forms, such as initial staple height, crown width, and the concept of a staple line.
- Operational Features: Explanation of mechanisms such as clamping activators, rotating devices, status indicators, and safety features (e.g., empty cartridge lock).
- Types of Staplers: Definitions covering powered, cutter, and endoscopic staplers, clarifying their operational differences and applications.
- Measurement Concepts: Terms like stapler total length, inner knife diameter, single-row staple line length, and articulating angle for standardized reference in product specifications and clinical discussions.
- Usage Scenarios: Definitions around stapled anastomosis and the function of staplers in connecting and cutting tissue.
Applications
ISO 6335-1:2026 delivers tangible value in several practical contexts:
- Medical Device Manufacturing: Establishes a unified language for product development teams, ensuring consistent documentation and communication during design and testing of surgical staplers.
- Procurement and Supply Chain: Provides clear definitions that help healthcare providers and purchasing departments evaluate, compare, and specify surgical staplers accurately.
- Clinical Practice & Training: Assists surgeons, nurses, and technicians by embedding standardized terminology in training resources, clinical guides, and instructions for use.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports compliance with international quality and safety regulations by offering standardized terms for use in product labeling, registration, and reporting.
- Technical Documentation: Enables precise, consistent technical documents, user manuals, and maintenance guides for surgical staplers.
- Global Trade & Market Access: Promotes international trade of surgical instruments by enabling stakeholders worldwide to share a common understanding of product features and capabilities.
Related Standards
Organizations working with ISO 6335-1:2026 for surgical instruments, staplers, and related devices may find the following standards particularly relevant:
- ISO 6335 Series: Subsequent parts of the ISO 6335 series address additional requirements for surgical staplers (check the ISO website for updates and new publications).
- ISO 7153-1: Surgical instruments - Materials, providing guidance on materials suitable for surgical device manufacturing.
- ISO 13485: Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements for regulatory purposes.
- IEC Electropedia: For additional standardized medical device terminology, especially for powered devices.
- ISO Online Browsing Platform: Reference for international standards and terminology databases.
For full access to ISO 6335-1:2026 and related standards, visit the official ISO website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 6335-1:2026 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Surgical instruments — Staplers — Part 1: Vocabulary". This standard covers: This document defines terms related to staplers and their components. This document only applies to instruments that use staples. NOTE Commonly used forms of staples can be found in Figure 1.
This document defines terms related to staplers and their components. This document only applies to instruments that use staples. NOTE Commonly used forms of staples can be found in Figure 1.
ISO 6335-1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.11 - Health care technology (Vocabularies); 11.040.30 - Surgical instruments and materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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International
Standard
ISO 6335-1
First edition
Surgical instruments — Staplers —
2026-02
Part 1:
Vocabulary
Instruments chirurgicaux — Agrafeuses —
Partie 1: Vocabulaire
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
Index . 5
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Introduction
This document includes multiple common terms for staplers. It is intended to facilitate the consistent
description of staplers and to harmonize the terms within the stapler field.
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International Standard ISO 6335-1:2026(en)
Surgical instruments — Staplers —
Part 1:
Vocabulary
1 Scope
This document defines terms related to staplers and their components.
This document only applies to instruments that u
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