Medtronic Polysorb Coated Synthetic Absorbable Premium Reverse Cutting Sutures

The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are made using advanced synthetic materials designed for strength and predictable absorption:

• Suture Core: The primary material is LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer. This synthetic polyester is derived from glycolic and lactic acids and is manufactured using an advanced extrusion process to deliver superior strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
• Specialized Coating: The core is enhanced with a coating composed of a mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate. This specialized coating works with the exclusive braiding process to ensure excellent handling characteristics and enhance knot security.

The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are designed for reliable wound closure and are indicated for use in procedures requiring soft tissue approximation and ligation.

Specific indicated applications include:

• Soft tissue approximation or ligation
• Ophthalmic surgery

These premium synthetic absorbable sutures, made from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, provide excellent strength retention during the critical wound healing period and feature a predictable absorption profile.

Important: These sutures are explicitly contraindicated for use in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

Yes, these Medtronic Polysorb sutures are engineered to provide a reliable and consistent absorption profile following the critical wound healing period.

Their high-quality construction ensures dependable performance:

• Material: They are made from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, a synthetic polyester.
• Strength Retention: The LACTOMER 9-1 molecule is processed using an advanced extrusion technique, resulting in excellent tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
• Coating: A specialized coating enhances handling and security while maintaining the suture’s functional integrity until the predictable absorption process begins.

These features make them ideal for soft tissue approximation, ligation, and ophthalmic surgery.

Yes, the Medtronic Polysorb sutures are specifically engineered to provide excellent tensile strength retention throughout the critical wound healing period. This predictable performance is achieved through the use of high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing processes, including:

• LACTOMER Copolymer: Made from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, ensuring reliable strength during the necessary healing phase.
• Advanced Construction: Features an exclusive braiding process and molecular extrusion of the LACTOMER 9-1 molecule for dependable performance.
• Coated System: The specialized coating enhances handling and contributes to superior knot security.
• Absorption Profile: The material follows a reliable and consistent absorption profile post-implantation.

Yes, these Medtronic Polysorb sutures are engineered for superior performance, specifically featuring high knot security and excellent handling capabilities, making them highly reliable for soft tissue approximation and ligation.

This robust performance is achieved through a specialized design and manufacturing process:

• Excellent Strength Retention: The core material, LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer (a synthetic polyester), ensures excellent strength retention over the critical wound healing period, which is essential for maintaining knot integrity.
• Exclusive Braiding Process: The advanced braiding technique optimizes the overall handling of the suture.
• Premium Coating System: The coating (a mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate) further enhances smooth passage through tissue and contributes directly to the high level of knot security.

Yes, Medtronic Polysorb sutures are specifically engineered to provide a reliable and predictable absorption profile following implantation, which is a key benefit.

This high level of consistency is achieved through the advanced manufacturing process and material composition:

• Material: The sutures are constructed from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, a synthetic polyester.
• Performance: This material ensures excellent tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
• Dependability: The composition allows for a consistent and predictable rate of absorption once the critical healing period has passed, aligning with surgical requirements.

Yes, these premium synthetic absorbable sutures feature an exclusive coating system combined with an advanced braiding process to optimize performance during surgery.

This specialized coating system is composed of a mixture of:

• Caprolactone/glycolide copolymer
• Calcium stearoyl lactylate

This composition is critical for ensuring excellent handling characteristics and superior knot security throughout the procedure.

The Medtronic Polysorb suture features a sophisticated composition designed for optimal surgical performance:

• Core Suture Material: The thread is constructed from LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, a synthetic polyester derived from glycolic and lactic acids. This advanced material ensures superior strength retention during the critical wound healing period and offers a predictable absorption profile.
• Specialized Coating: To enhance handling and knot security, the suture is further treated with a coating consisting of a mixture of:
  • Caprolactone/glycolide copolymer
  • Calcium stearoyl lactylate

This exclusive braiding and coating system results in superior knot security and excellent handling characteristics.

The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are not indicated for use in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

They are specifically designed and indicated for:

• Soft tissue approximation or ligation
• Ophthalmic surgery

The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are supplied with Premium Reverse Cutting needles, which are critical for precise soft tissue approximation and ophthalmic surgery. The options available are defined by their curvature and specific configuration:

• Curvatures: Available configurations include both 3/8 Circle and 1/2 Circle curvature.
• Needle Types (Configurations): Specific needle types include P-10, P-11, P-12, P-13, P-14, C-14, and C-23.

These varied needle configurations accommodate a full range of available suture sizes (from 7-0 up to 2-0).