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Medtronic Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Sutures. NOVAFIL nonabsorbable monofilament surgical sutures are composed of polybutester, a copolymer of butylene terephthalate and polytetramethylene ether glycol. The unique properties of NOVAFIL monofilament suture are attributed to the composition and structure of the polybutester fiber which give the suture: Suppleness and easy handling; Unique elasticity and flexibility; Excellent knot security; Less tissue drag and smooth knot run-down; Fray resistance; Unique resistance to creep and structural fatigue. The use of this suture is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to its components.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
MDT-8886442233 8886442233 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886441923 8886441923 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442243 8886442243 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442253 8886442253 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442153 8886442153 Suture, Size 2-0, Blue, 18", 1 dz/bx Suture, Size 2-0, Blue, 18", 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442013 8886442013 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886441913 8886441913 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442023 8886442023 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442033 8886442033 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442043 8886442043 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886441933 8886441933 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle C-1, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886400963 8886400963 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Blue, 40", Needle GS-11, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 0, Blue, 40", Needle GS-11, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB5223G SPB5223G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue Monofilament, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue Monofilament, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440333 8886440333 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440343 8886440343 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-6, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB5433G SPB5433G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Clear, 18", Needle P-24, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Clear, 18", Needle P-24, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886441003 8886441003 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 7-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 7-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 1-2 Weeks
MDT-8886441023 8886441023 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886441013 8886441013 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle,1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-10, 3/8 Circle,1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 1-2 Weeks
MDT-SPB5633G SPB5633G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB5413G SPB5413G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB5142G SPB5142G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB5143G SPB5143G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-11, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB1623G SPB1623G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB1643G SPB1643G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-12, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB5833G SPB5833G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB1233G SPB1233G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB5843G SPB5843G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-14, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-SPB1213G SPB1213G Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442431 8886442431 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886453863 8886453863 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440123 8886440123 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440113 8886440113 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440013 8886440013 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-2, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-2, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440023 8886440023 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-2, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-2, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440133 8886440133 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-3, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440223 8886440223 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-4, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 5-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-4, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440233 8886440233 Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-4, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 4-0, Blue, 18", Needle SBE-4, 3/8 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442451 8886442451 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-16, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886449051 8886449051 Suture, Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx Suture, Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442651 8886442651 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886442641 8886442641 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle C-17, 3/8 Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886449041 8886449041 Suture, Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx Suture, Cutting, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle SC-2, Straight, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445473 8886445473 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445241 8886445241 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445561 8886445561 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445951 8886445951 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445251 8886445251 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, Blue, 30", Needle V-20, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445571 8886445571 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445961 8886445961 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886443371 8886443371 Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-11, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Reverse Cutting, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-11, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886446571 8886446571 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886446371 8886446371 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-24, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445853 8886445853 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2-0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445971 8886445971 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 30", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445863 8886445863 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-22, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445463 8886445463 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886446473 8886446473 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-25, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-PB7740K PB7740K Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 5-0, Blue, 12", Needle SS-1, 1/6 Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 5-0, Blue, 12", Needle SS-1, 1/6 Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886446961 8886446961 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle HGS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 30", Needle HGS-22, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886445041 8886445041 Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 3-0, Blue, 30", Needle V-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-PB6723K PB6723K Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 5-0, Blue, 12", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 5-0, Blue, 12", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-PB6713K PB6713K Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Blue, 12", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Premium Spatula, Size 6-0, Blue, 12", Needle SS-24, ¼ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886447071 8886447071 Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 1, Blue, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886447081 8886447081 Suture, Taper Point, Size 2, Blue, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 2, Blue, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886446063 8886446063 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle HGS-22, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle HGS-22, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
MDT-8886440861 8886440861 Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 60", Needle GS-26, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Are Novafil sutures made from high-quality polybutester?

Yes, Novafil sutures are constructed from polybutester, a high-performance, nonabsorbable monofilament material. This specialized synthetic copolymer (of butylene terephthalate and polytetramethylene ether glycol) is engineered to provide superior physical characteristics for demanding surgical procedures.These material characteristics translate into key performance benefits:

  • Optimal Handling: Provides excellent suppleness, easy handling, and promotes smooth knot run-down.
  • Reliable Knot Security: Offers unique elasticity and flexibility to conform to tissue structures, ensuring excellent knot security and minimizing slippage.
  • Long-Term Durability: Exhibits unique resistance to both creep and structural fatigue, contributing significantly to the suture’s long-term reliability.
  • Reduced Trauma: The monofilament structure is designed to cause less tissue drag during placement.
Is the Novafil suture a nonabsorbable monofilament?

Yes, Medtronic Novafil is a high-performance nonabsorbable monofilament suture, providing permanent strength and flexibility for demanding surgical applications. It is crafted from polybutester, a unique synthetic copolymer.

This composition provides several key advantages:

  • Permanent Strength: As a nonabsorbable material, it ensures durable, long-term tissue approximation and ligation.
  • Optimal Handling: The fiber composition offers superior suppleness and easy handling with unique elasticity and flexibility, allowing the suture to conform well to tissue structures.
  • Reliable Knot Security: It features excellent mechanical locking and smooth knot run-down, minimizing slippage and ensuring superior knot security.
  • Durability: The suture exhibits unique resistance to both creep and structural fatigue, contributing to its long-term reliability.
Is a wide range of suture sizes offered?

Yes, the Novafil Monofilament Sutures are available in a comprehensive range suitable for diverse surgical needs. The available suture size range runs from 7-0 up to Size 2.

This variety ensures configurations are available for procedures requiring the finest gauges (7-0) up to those requiring heavy gauges (Size 2).

What color options are available for the sutures?

Medtronic Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Sutures are available in two color options: blue for enhanced visibility during surgical procedures, and clear for configurations where transparency is preferred.

What suture lengths are available?

The Medtronic Novafil Sutures are offered in a comprehensive range of lengths to suit diverse surgical procedures. The available standard lengths include:

  • 12 inches
  • 18 inches
  • 30 inches
  • 40 inches
  • 60 inches

Additionally, specialized packaging configurations, such as 5 x 18 inches per unit, are also available.

Are various configurations available?

Yes, Medtronic Novafil Monofilament Sutures are available in numerous configurations to suit diverse surgical needs and preferences.

Key configuration options include:

  • Suture Sizes and Colors: Sizes range widely, from fine 7-0 up to Size 2. Most variants are Blue, but a Clear option is also available.
  • Needle Types: A selection of needle types is offered, including Reverse Cutting, Premium Reverse Cutting, Taper Point, Cutting, and Premium Spatula.
  • Needle Curvatures: Available curvatures include 3/8 Circle, ½ Circle, ¼ Circle, and 1/6 Circle.
  • Suture Lengths: Common lengths include 12”, 18”, 30”, 40”, and 60”.
  • Packaging: Sutures are sold in boxes of either 1 dozen (1 dz/bx) or 3 dozen (3 dz/bx).
Do these sutures ensure excellent knot security?

Yes, Medtronic Novafil Sutures are specifically engineered to provide excellent knot security, which is a primary performance benefit of the polybutester material.

This high degree of knot reliability is supported by several unique material characteristics:

  • Strong Mechanical Locking: The sutures offer superior mechanical locking properties to ensure the knot holds firmly once tied.
  • Smooth Knot Run-Down: This facilitates precise and easy knot formation during the procedure, minimizing slippage.
  • Long-Term Durability: The structure provides unique resistance to both creep and structural fatigue, ensuring the knot maintains its integrity and strength over time.
  • Flexibility: The inherent suppleness and flexibility of the material allow the suture to adapt to tissue movements without compromising the knot’s stability.
Do these sutures reduce tissue drag?

Yes, Medtronic Novafil Sutures are specifically engineered to minimize tissue drag and optimize performance during surgical procedures.

This benefit is achieved through several key attributes:

  • Monofilament Structure: The smooth, nonabsorbable polybutester monofilament allows for exceptional ease of passage through tissue, significantly reducing friction.
  • Suppleness and Handling: The inherent suppleness of the material provides controlled manipulation, which helps minimize trauma.
  • Smooth Knot Run-Down: This feature ensures reliable and precise knot placement with minimal resistance, further decreasing stress on the surrounding wound area.
What are the standard package quantities?

The Medtronic Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Sutures are generally offered in standard packaging quantities that vary based on the specific configuration (size, length, and needle type) selected.

The typical packaging options include:

  • 1 dozen per box (1 dz/bx)
  • 3 dozen per box (3 dz/bx)
Are there any contraindications for using these sutures?

These sutures are contraindicated for patients with known allergies or sensitivities to polybutester or its components. Always check the patient’s allergy history before using this product.