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Frequently asked questions
What materials are Medtronic Polysorb sutures made of?
Medtronic Polysorb sutures are composed of LACTOMER™ glycolide/lactide copolymer, a synthetic polyester derived from glycolic and lactic acids. They are coated with a mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate.
What are the primary uses for Medtronic Polysorb sutures?
Polysorb sutures are designed for soft tissue approximation or ligation, and ophthalmic surgery. They are not intended for use in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Do these Polysorb sutures provide reliable strength and security?
Yes, these Medtronic Polysorb sutures are engineered to provide superior strength and security throughout the critical wound healing period.
This high level of performance is achieved through the suture’s advanced construction:
- Excellent Tensile Strength: They maintain superior strength retention during the necessary healing phase, thanks to the core material: advanced LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer.
- Exceptional Knot Security: An exclusive braiding process, combined with the specialized coating system, ensures reliable knot placement and excellent handling characteristics.
- Predictable Absorption Profile: The synthetic composition allows for controlled and predictable absorption, which is vital for providing reliable, temporary wound support.
Is the Polysorb suture absorption profile predictable?
Yes, Medtronic Polysorb sutures are specifically engineered to offer a predictable absorption profile, ensuring controlled wound management.
This characteristic is achieved through the suture’s advanced synthetic composition:
- The core material is LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer, which is a synthetic polyester.
- This specific composition allows for controlled absorption after the critical wound healing period is complete.
What suture lengths are available?
These Medtronic Polysorb sutures are available in configurations featuring two standard lengths, allowing you to select the best option for your specific procedure:
- 36 inches (36”)
- 30 inches (30”)
The specific length is determined by the overall suture size and needle configuration chosen.
What is the packaging quantity?
The Medtronic Polysorb Coated Synthetic Absorbable Sutures are supplied in boxes containing 3 dozen (36 units) per box.
Are high-quality taper cutting needles used?
Yes, the Medtronic Polysorb sutures are paired with high-quality, specialized Taper Cutting needles designed for reliable performance in soft tissue procedures and ligation.
Key specifications and applications of the attached needles include:
- Needle Type: Taper Cutting
- Curvature: All configurations utilize a consistent ½ Circle curvature.
- Examples: Specific needle types available include KV-34, KV-7, KV-37, and KV-40, among others.
- Indications: They are suitable for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery.
What color options are available for the sutures?
These Medtronic Polysorb sutures are available in two distinct color options to suit specific surgical needs and preferences:
- Violet: This is the dyed option, often chosen for enhanced visibility during soft tissue approximation and ligation procedures.
- Undyed: This provides a natural, uncolored choice.
What suture sizes are available?
The Medtronic Polysorb sutures are available in a range of sizes to accommodate various soft tissue approximation, ligation, and ophthalmic surgical requirements.
Available Suture Sizes (USP Gauges):
- Size 3-0
- Size 2-0
- Size 0
- Size 1
- Size 2
These sutures are also configurable with the following options:
- Lengths: Available in 30 inches or 36 inches.
- Colors: You can choose between Violet (dyed) or Undyed material.
- Needle: Features a Taper Cutting needle with a ½ Circle curvature.
- Packaging: Supplied in quantities of 3 dozen per box (3 dz/bx).
How do these sutures ensure superior strength and security?
The Medtronic Polysorb sutures achieve superior performance through high-quality composition and specialized manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and reliable use:
- Superior Tensile Strength: The suture core is composed of the high-strength synthetic polyester, LACTOMER glycolide/lactide copolymer. An advanced extrusion process for the LACTOMER 9-1 molecule ensures the suture maintains superior strength throughout the critical wound healing phase.
- Excellent Knot Security: Knot placement is reliable thanks to an exclusive braiding process combined with a specialized coating system.
- Enhanced Handling: The specialized coating, consisting of a mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate, optimizes handling characteristics during surgical procedures.
- Predictable Absorption: This advanced synthetic composition also delivers a controlled and predictable absorption profile essential for temporary wound support.
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