Surgical stapling carries numerous risks. Risks that are not present with sutures or stitches. Four problems associated with staples include: 1) The staple can break during placement. Or at some point afterwards. 2) The staple can cause an allergic reaction in the patient. 3) Bacteria on the staple can cause an infection at the incision site. 4) Metal or plastic from the staple can leach into the bloodstream.Four problems associated with staplers include: 1) The stapler can jam during the procedure. The surgical staff then scramble for other tissue-binding methods. This may cause blood loss. And while the incision is open, infection risks increase. 2) The stapler can fire with too much or too little force. This causes damage to the tissue. Or it fails to close the incision. 3) The stapler can fire inaccurately. This sends a staple into the wrong place. This can cause serious complications. 4) The stapler can fire accidentally. This may create an unforeseen medical condition.All this may cause new wounds. And it may prevent wounds from healing correctly. Just some injuries caused by defective staples include: Excessive bleeding, cardiac arrest from blood loss, sepsis, fistula formation, and tearing and damage to internal tissues and even organs, permanently damaged digestive systems, need for permanent ostomy bags, and corrective surgeries. In some cases, surgical staples cause fatal complications.