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- Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Green, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx
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Frequently asked questions
What specialized procedures use these sutures?
The Medtronic Maxon sutures are primarily indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Thanks to their polyglyconate material and excellent in-vivo strength retention, they are also suitable for specialized surgical applications, including:
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Tissue: Specifically where subsequent tissue growth is expected.
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery.
Important Note on Contraindications:
These synthetic absorbable sutures are not indicated for use in the following tissues or procedures:
- Adult cardiovascular tissue
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Microsurgery
- Neural tissues
Are these sutures made from polyglyconate?
Yes, these Medtronic Maxon sutures are constructed from Polyglyconate, a premium monofilament synthetic absorbable material.
Polyglyconate is a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate. This specialized material, combined with an advanced extrusion process, ensures high-performance surgical characteristics:
- Reliable Absorption: Provides reliable tissue support during healing, followed by predictable natural absorption.
- Superior Handling: Features excellent handling properties and minimal memory for ease of use.
- High Security: Offers excellent in-vivo strength retention and superior knot tying security.
What synthetic absorbable material is used?
The Medtronic Maxon sutures are made from Polyglyconate, a premium synthetic absorbable monofilament material.
Polyglyconate is a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate, manufactured using an advanced extrusion process to optimize surgical performance. This material ensures several high-performance characteristics:
- Excellent Strength Retention: Maintains superior in-vivo tensile strength to support the wound during the critical healing period.
- Superior Handling: Features excellent handling and minimal memory for ease of surgical manipulation.
- Secure Knot Tying: Provides reliable and excellent knot tying security.
- Predictable Absorption: Ensures reliable tissue support followed by natural absorption.
Which suture sizes are available?
The Medtronic Maxon Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Sutures are available in the following four USP sizes:
- 6-0
- 5-0
- 4-0
- 3-0
These sutures, made from polyglyconate, are designed for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
What suture lengths are available?
The Medtronic Maxon Monofilament Sutures are available in two specific lengths, depending on the variant chosen:
- 18 inches
- 30 inches
Which premium needle options are offered?
The Medtronic Maxon sutures are paired exclusively with Premium Reverse Cutting needles, which are designed for precision and optimal tissue penetration.
The available options include various needle codes and curvatures:
- 3/8 Circle Needles: P-10, P-11, P-12, P-13, and P-14.
- 1/2 Circle Needle: P-24.
What colors enhance surgical visibility?
The Medtronic Maxon sutures are available in two color options, allowing practitioners to select the desired level of visualization for the procedure:
- Green: This color is designed for enhanced visibility against soft tissue, which makes the suture easier to track during surgical placement.
- Clear: This option provides minimal visibility and is preferred when a non-colored, discreet suture is required for the application.
What is the standard packaging quantity?
The standard packaging quantity for the Medtronic Maxon Monofilament Sutures is 3 dozen (3 dz) units per box. This means each box contains a total of 36 individual sutures with attached needles, designed to support high-volume usage in surgical environments.
Does Maxon suture offer superior performance?
Yes, Medtronic Maxon Monofilament Sutures are designed for superior performance, utilizing an advanced extrusion process on their polyglyconate material (a synthetic absorbable copolymer).
Their premium characteristics are intended to optimize surgical utility:
- Excellent In-Vivo Strength Retention: Provides reliable tissue support during the critical healing period.
- Superior Knot Tying Security: Ensures highly reliable and secure wound closure.
- Excellent Handling & Minimal Memory: Facilitates ease of use and precision during surgical procedures.
These sutures are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including use in peripheral vascular surgery and pediatric cardiovascular tissue where subsequent growth is expected.
Important Note: Maxon sutures are explicitly not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, or neural tissues.
Are premium reverse cutting needles included?
Yes, the Medtronic Maxon Monofilament Sutures are paired with Premium Reverse Cutting needles. This design offers superior control and reliable penetration, which is beneficial when approximating or ligating soft tissue.
The needles are included with the sutures, and each box contains 3 dozen (3 dz) units.
Depending on the specific variant selected, the following needle configurations are available:
- Needle Types (P-series): P-10, P-11, P-12, P-13, P-14, and P-24
- Curvatures: 3/8 Circle and 1/2 Circle
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