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Frequently asked questions
Is high-quality LACTOMER material used?
Yes, these Medtronic Polysorb sutures are made from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, a synthetic absorbable material derived from glycolic and lactic acids. This high-quality composition is integral to their performance.
The advanced extrusion process and specialized coating ensure superior characteristics:
- Predictable Absorption: The LACTOMER 9-1 molecule ensures a reliable and predictable absorption profile.
- Excellent Strength Retention: The material maintains excellent tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing period.
- Superior Handling and Security: The coating, consisting of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate, enhances handling characteristics and delivers superior knot security.
Do Polysorb sutures provide excellent strength?
Yes, Medtronic Polysorb sutures are engineered to offer excellent strength retention throughout the critical wound healing period. This high-performance material and construction also ensure superior knot security and excellent handling characteristics during placement.
What surgical gauges and colors are available?
The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are designed to meet diverse surgical needs, offering a practical range of gauges and color options.
Available Suture Gauges (Sizes):
- The sizes range from 3-0 up to Size 2 (including 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, and 2).
Color Options:
- Violet: Provides excellent visibility against tissue during surgical procedures.
- Undyed: A colorless option suitable for applications where minimal dye presence is desired.
These sutures are also offered in various lengths, such as 30”, 36”, 5x18”, 2x36”, and 5x30”.
Are Medtronic Polysorb sutures suitable for cardiovascular or neural tissue repair?
Medtronic Polysorb sutures are not intended for use in cardiovascular or neural tissue repair. They are specifically designed for soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery.
What suture lengths are available?
The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are available in several configurations to accommodate various surgical needs and procedures. The current lengths and presentations offered include:
- 36 inches
- 30 inches
- 5 x 18 inches
- 2 x 36 inches
- 5 x 30 inches
As a high-quality, synthetic absorbable suture, this product is constructed from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer and features a specialized coating. This design ensures excellent handling, superior knot security, and reliable strength retention during the critical wound healing period.
What are these high-strength sutures indicated for?
The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are synthetic and absorbable, offering excellent strength retention throughout the critical wound healing period. They are specifically indicated for:
- Soft tissue approximation
- Ligation (tying off biological structures)
- Ophthalmic surgery
It is crucial to note that these sutures are explicitly contraindicated for use in cardiovascular or neural tissue applications.
Is a specialized Blunt Taper Point Protect Point needle used?
Yes, these Medtronic Polysorb sutures utilize a specialized Blunt Taper Point Protect Point needle design. This feature is engineered specifically to minimize tissue trauma during placement and passage.
These sutures are broadly indicated for:
- Soft tissue approximation or ligation procedures.
- Ophthalmic surgery.
Note: It is crucial that these sutures are not used in cardiovascular or neural tissue applications, as their use in those areas is strictly prohibited.
Does the Polysorb suture offer predictable absorption?
Yes, Medtronic Polysorb sutures are specifically engineered to offer a predictable absorption profile.
This consistency is due to the suture material, which is composed of LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer (a synthetic polyester). This controlled composition ensures reliable degradation and absorption following the critical wound healing period.
Do these sutures offer excellent handling?
Yes, the Medtronic Polysorb sutures are specifically designed to provide excellent handling and superior performance during procedures.This quality is achieved through:
- Advanced Extrusion and Braiding: An exclusive braiding process and advanced extrusion technology optimize the suture’s physical characteristics.
- Specialized Coating: The suture is coated with a mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate, which enhances manageability and smooth passage.
This construction also ensures excellent knot security, providing reliable closure and precise control.
Does the Polysorb suture feature a high-performance coating?
Yes, the Polysorb sutures feature a specialized, high-performance coating designed to optimize surgical handling and security.
This exclusive coating system is composed of a mixture of:
- Caprolactone/glycolide copolymer
- Calcium stearoyl lactylate
This advanced coating, combined with an exclusive braiding process, provides significant performance advantages, including:
- Excellent handling characteristics
- Superior knot security
- Smooth passage during soft tissue approximation or ligation.
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