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- Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Undyed, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx
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Frequently asked questions
What is the composition of the GLYCOMER 631 material?
The Medtronic Biosyn sutures are made from GLYCOMER 631, a high-performance synthetic polyester. This specialized material ensures predictable absorption and maintains excellent in-vivo strength during the critical healing period.The precise composition of GLYCOMER 631 is:
- Glycolide: 60%
- Trimethylene Carbonate: 26%
- Dioxanone: 14%
This unique molecular structure, created via an advanced extrusion process, also gives the suture superior handling characteristics and excellent knot security with minimal memory.
Which surgical procedures use these premium sutures?
These Medtronic Biosyn sutures are high-performance monofilament absorbable sutures made from GLYCOMER 631, a synthetic polyester blend. They are designed to provide excellent initial strength and superior knot security throughout the critical wound healing period.
These sutures are specifically indicated for:
- General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
- Ophthalmic surgery.
Important Contraindication: These sutures are explicitly not indicated for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery.
Does GLYCOMER 631 ensure predictable absorption?
Yes, the GLYCOMER 631 material is an advanced synthetic polyester specifically designed to provide predictable and highly reliable absorption characteristics.
This composition is key to the suture’s overall performance during the critical wound healing phase, offering several major advantages:
- Composition: GLYCOMER 631 is composed of 60% glycolide, 14% dioxanone, and 26% trimethylene carbonate.
- Strength Retention: It delivers excellent initial strength and sustains robust in-vivo strength throughout the critical period of wound healing.
- Handling & Knot Security: The material is manufactured to exhibit minimal memory, which enhances ease of handling for surgical staff and ensures high knot security.
Does the suture retain reliable strength?
Yes, the Medtronic Biosyn Monofilament Sutures are specifically engineered to provide excellent initial strength and reliably sustain that strength throughout the critical wound healing period.This predictable performance is achieved due to the advanced material composition:
- The suture is made from GLYCOMER 631, a synthetic polyester.
- This blend consists of 60% glycolide, 14% dioxanone, and 26% trimethylene carbonate.
The combination of material science and an advanced extrusion process ensures dependable in-vivo strength for successful tissue approximation.
How many sutures are included per box?
The packaging quantity for the Medtronic Biosyn sutures varies depending on the specific configuration selected. You can choose from three options:
- 1 dozen (12 sutures) per box
- 2 dozen (24 sutures) per box
- 3 dozen (36 sutures) per box
What benefits does the premium reverse cutting needle offer?
The Medtronic Biosyn Sutures feature a Premium Reverse Cutting needle designed for efficient and precise surgical closure. This specialized needle offers significant performance advantages:
- Sharp Penetration: Ensures highly accurate tissue entry, crucial for precise suture placement.
- Reduced Drag: The design minimizes resistance, allowing the needle to pass smoothly through both dense and delicate tissues, enhancing handling ease during procedures.
Do these sutures offer superior handling and minimal memory?
Yes, these Medtronic Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Sutures are engineered to offer superior handling and ease of use during surgical procedures.
The key design features that contribute to their excellent handling include:
- Minimal Memory: The GLYCOMER 631 material, enhanced by an advanced extrusion process, yields minimal memory. This prevents coiling and kinking, providing greater control.
- Smooth Passage: The monofilament structure minimizes tissue drag compared to braided materials, allowing for easy and smooth passage through tissue during approximation.
- High Knot Security: The superior handling profile complements the material’s high knot security, ensuring reliable soft tissue closure once the knot is placed.
What premium reverse cutting needle types are offered?
The Medtronic Biosyn sutures utilize Premium Reverse Cutting needles, engineered for sharpness and precision. The available configurations include:<ul><li>Curvature: 3/8 Circle</li><li>Needle Types/Sizes: P-10, P-12, P-13, and P-14</li></ul>
Are versatile sizes available for these sutures?
Yes, these Medtronic BIOSYN Monofilament Absorbable Sutures are offered in a range of sizes suitable for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. The available sizes include:
- 6-0
- 5-0
- 4-0
- 3-0
Are various suture lengths available?
Yes, these Medtronic BIOSYN Monofilament Absorbable Sutures are offered in two standard lengths to accommodate a variety of surgical requirements:
- 18 inches
- 30 inches
These options allow surgeons to select the appropriate length for efficient use during general soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
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