Table 3 Mechanical properties of Mg alloy, Ti alloy, and colorectal tissue12,20,30,31,32.

From: Biodegradable Surgical Staple Composed of Magnesium Alloy

Materials

Yield strength (MPa)

Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

FAsorbMg

(Mg-2.5%Nd-1%Y)

260 ± 0

290 ± 1

22 ± 1

High-purity Mg

147 ± 8

196 ± 5

14.6 ± 5

WE43

170

220

2

MgYREZr

>250

>275

>10

Ti6Al4V

760–880

830–1,025

12

Colorectal tissue

0.87

62.81

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation.