Medtronic Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Cutting Sutures

Yes, the Medtronic Biosyn sutures are made from GLYCOMER 631, a proprietary, high-quality synthetic absorbable monofilament material. This specific composition ensures predictable absorption characteristics and reliable strength.

GLYCOMER 631 is a precise synthetic polyester blend, manufactured using an advanced extrusion process. It consists of the following components:

• 60% Glycolide
• 14% Dioxanone
• 26% Trimethylene Carbonate

This unique formulation provides several critical performance advantages for surgical procedures:

• Excellent Strength: Offers superior initial strength and maintains robust in-vivo strength throughout the critical wound healing phase.
• Superior Knot Security: Engineered for reliable knot tying and maintenance.
• Minimal Memory: Facilitates ease of handling and precise placement by surgical staff.

Yes, the Medtronic BIOSYN Monofilament Absorbable Cutting Sutures are available in two common sizes for general soft tissue approximation and ligation:

• Size 3-0
• Size 4-0

These sutures are made from GLYCOMER 631 (a synthetic polyester blend) known for its excellent initial and in-vivo strength and minimal memory for easy handling.

All available variants feature:

• Color: Undyed
• Length: 30 inches
• Needle: SC-2 Straight cutting needle
• Packaging: 3 dozen (3 dz) per box

Yes, these Medtronic Biosyn sutures are explicitly indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including suitability for ophthalmic surgery. They provide reliable performance during the critical wound healing period.

Their superior characteristics stem from the GLYCOMER 631 synthetic polyester blend, which offers:

• Excellent Initial Strength: Provides robust immediate support.
• Superior In-Vivo Strength: Maintains strength throughout the healing process.
• Minimal Memory: Enhances handling and ease of use.
• Excellent Knot Security: Ensures reliable closure.

Important Contraindication: These sutures are explicitly not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery.

These Medtronic Biosyn sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures, leveraging their GLYCOMER 631 composition for reliable strength and minimal memory.

Indicated Procedures:

• General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
• They are explicitly noted as suitable for ophthalmic surgery.

Crucial Contraindications:
These sutures are not to be used and are strictly contraindicated in:

• Cardiovascular surgery
• Neurological surgery

Yes, the Medtronic BIOSYN monofilament absorbable sutures are undyed. This material choice results in a colorless or translucent appearance, which is often preferred in procedures where minimal visibility of the suture is desired, such as ophthalmic surgery.

The standard suture thread length for all available Medtronic Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Cutting Sutures configurations (such as sizes 3-0 and 4-0) is 30 inches.

These sutures are highly valued for reliable tissue closure and feature several key performance characteristics:

• Advanced Material: Constructed from GLYCOMER 631, a synthetic absorbable polyester, ensuring predictable absorption.
• Strength: Provides excellent initial and in-vivo tensile strength during the critical wound healing phase.
• Handling: Exhibits minimal memory due to an advanced extrusion process, contributing to both superior handling ease and excellent knot security.

Each suture unit is supplied with an SC-2, Straight needle and is packaged in quantities of 3 dozen per box (3 dz/bx).

Yes, the Medtronic Biosyn Monofilament Sutures are equipped with the specialized SC-2 cutting needle. This specific needle configuration is straight.

This cutting needle type works effectively with the GLYCOMER 631 monofilament material for precise tissue penetration and reliable soft tissue approximation and ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures.

The Medtronic Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Sutures are supplied in boxes containing 3 dozen sutures each.

This means that each unit is packaged as follows:

• Quantity per Box: 3 dozen (3 dz/bx)
• Total Sutures: 36 individual sutures

The GLYCOMER 631 material is an advanced synthetic absorbable polyester specifically designed for reliable performance in surgical settings. Its precise composition, achieved through an advanced extrusion process, consists of:

• Glycolide: 60%
• Dioxanone: 14%
• Trimethylene Carbonate: 26%

This unique structure provides critical performance characteristics, including excellent initial strength, reliable in-vivo strength retention throughout the critical wound healing period, and superior knot security with minimal memory for ease of handling.

Yes, Medtronic Biosyn Monofilament Sutures are synthetic and reliably absorbable. They are specifically engineered using an advanced extrusion process to maintain reliable performance throughout the critical wound healing period.

The suture material is a synthetic absorbable polyester known as GLYCOMER 631, which consists of:

• 60% glycolide
• 14% dioxanone
• 26% trimethylene carbonate

This composition is designed to provide exceptional performance characteristics for reliable tissue closure:

• Excellent Initial Strength: Provides strong, immediate support.
• Superior In-vivo Strength: Maintains strong tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing phase.
• Excellent Knot Security: Engineered for dependable knot tying and retention.
• Minimal Memory: Enhances handling ease for the surgeon.