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Probably refers to staples--white load, maybe? nm

Posted By: nm on 2006-03-03
In Reply to: Need type of stapler for Roux-en-Y, s/l Waitler GIA stapler (nm) - quietmoods

Subject: Probably refers to staples--white load, maybe? nm

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