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Frequently asked questions
What are Polysorb sutures indicated for?
The Medtronic Polysorb Coated Synthetic Absorbable Sutures are indicated for procedures requiring:
- Soft tissue approximation or ligation
- Ophthalmic surgery
Constructed from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, these sutures are known for their excellent strength retention during the critical wound healing period and provide a predictable absorption profile.
Important Limitation: These sutures are explicitly contraindicated for use in cardiovascular or neural tissue applications.
Do Polysorb sutures use advanced synthetic materials?
Yes, Medtronic Polysorb sutures are constructed using advanced synthetic materials and specialized processing to ensure superior performance and predictable absorption. The material composition is key to their quality:
- Core Material: The sutures utilize LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, a high-strength synthetic polyester derived from glycolic and lactic acids.
- Advanced Coating: They are coated with a specialized mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate. This coating significantly improves handling and contributes to superior knot security.
This construction, combined with an exclusive braiding process, delivers excellent tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing phase.
Are Medtronic Polysorb sutures absorbable?
Yes, Polysorb sutures are absorbable. They offer a predictable absorption profile for consistent results.
What surgical sizes and strand lengths are offered?
The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are supplied as pre-cut strands, without a needle, and are suitable for soft tissue approximation and ophthalmic surgery due to their superior handling and predictable absorption profile. Available configurations include:
- Surgical Gauges (Sizes): The sutures are offered in standard surgical sizes, including 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, and 2.
- Strand Lengths: Available pre-cut strand lengths typically include 18 inches, 24 inches, and 30 inches.
- Color Options: You can choose between high-visibility Violet (Dyed) or the natural Undyed option.
- Packaging: These sutures are packaged in boxes, generally containing either 2 dozen (24 units) or 3 dozen (36 units) per box, depending on the specific configuration.
Are the sutures available in Violet or Undyed colors?
Yes, these Medtronic Polysorb Pre-Cut Sutures are offered in two distinct color options, allowing for selection based on the required visibility:
- Violet: This is the dyed option, which provides high contrast for excellent visibility during the surgical procedure.
- Undyed: This option offers a natural appearance, ideal for procedures where minimal visibility or contrast is preferred.
Do Polysorb sutures provide excellent strength and security?
Yes, Medtronic Polysorb sutures are engineered to deliver excellent tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing period and provide highly secure knot tying.
This high performance is achieved through the use of LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer (a synthetic absorbable material) combined with specialized manufacturing:
- Superior Knot Security & Handling: They feature an exclusive braiding process and advanced extrusion technology, resulting in exceptional handling characteristics and highly dependable knot security.
- Advanced Coating: The suture is coated with a mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate, which contributes to its performance.
- Predictable Absorption: The material offers a controlled and predictable absorption profile.
These sutures are indicated for soft tissue approximation, ligation, and ophthalmic surgery. They are supplied pre-cut and without a needle.
Are these sutures supplied with a needle?
No, these Medtronic Polysorb sutures are supplied without a needle. They are available in a pre-cut configuration.
How are the pre-cut sutures packaged?
The Medtronic Polysorb Pre-Cut Sutures are packaged in configurations designed for surgical efficiency. The available packaging unit sizes typically include:
- 2 dozen per box (2 dz/bx)
- 3 dozen per box (3 dz/bx)
A critical feature across all configurations is that these sutures are supplied pre-cut and do not include a needle.
Do these Polysorb sutures offer superior knot security?
Yes, the Medtronic Polysorb sutures are specifically engineered to provide superior knot security and excellent tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing period.
This high level of security is achieved through the advanced construction process:
- LACTOMER Copolymer: The material (LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer) provides predictable performance and excellent strength retention.
- Exclusive Braiding & Coating System: The use of an advanced extrusion process and an exclusive braiding/coating system results in exceptional knot stability and security.
- Superior Handling: The specialized coating enhances handling properties, facilitating precise and secure knot tying necessary for surgical application.
What high-quality synthetic material is used?
The core synthetic material used in these absorbable sutures is LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer. This material is a synthetic polyester derived from glycolic and lactic acids, specifically manufactured using the LACTOMER 9-1 molecule via an advanced extrusion and braiding process.
The sutures are also enhanced by a specialized coating system to optimize performance:
- Suture Base: LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer
- Coating Material: A mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate
This composition ensures superior tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase, excellent handling characteristics, and outstanding knot security.
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