Medtronic Surgipro Ii - Surgipro Monofilament Polypropylene Premium Spatula Sutures

Yes, the Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are constructed from an inert, nonabsorbable monofilament material. This composition ensures excellent biocompatibility and provides stable, long-term permanence for soft tissue approximation and ligation.

The material is an isotactic, crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, which also contains polyethylene.

Key advantages of the Surgipro II material and manufacturing process include:

• Enhanced Visibility: The suture strand is pigmented blue for significantly improved visibility against tissue backgrounds during delicate procedures.
• Superior Handling: An advanced extrusion process results in maximum flexibility, minimal memory, and reduced “pig-tailing.”
• Reliable Knot Security: The uniform diameter and consistent knotting strength ensure excellent security with snug and flattened knots.

No, Surgipro II sutures are nonabsorbable and chemically inert. They are made from polypropylene, which ensures:

• Permanent Tensile Strength Retention: The material is designed to maintain its strength permanently within the tissue.
• Long-Term Support: Ideal for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including specialized, sensitive procedures like cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.

Yes, Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are premium, nonabsorbable monofilament sutures indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including demanding specialized procedures. They offer the reliability required for critical operations.

These sutures are specifically indicated for use in:

• Cardiovascular surgery
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Neurological surgery

Their exceptional performance in these fields is supported by key features:

• Inert Material: They are made from an isotactic, crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene and polyethylene, ensuring high biocompatibility and nonabsorption.
• Enhanced Visibility: The entire strand is pigmented blue to maximize visibility against delicate tissue during surgery.
• Superior Handling: An advanced extrusion process provides uniform diameter, maximum flexibility, minimal memory, and reduced “pig-tailing.”
• Excellent Knot Security: Engineered for consistent knotting strength, allowing for snug, flattened knots with excellent security.

The Surgipro II sutures are offered in two configurations, both featuring the Premium Spatula needle design for high-precision surgical tasks. All available variants utilize the Size 10-0 blue monofilament suture (12 inches long) and are packaged as 1 dozen per box.

The specific needle configurations include:

• SE-140-8: Features a 3/8 Circle curvature.
• SE-160-6: Features a 1/2 Circle curvature.

Each box of Medtronic Surgipro Ii sutures contains 1 dozen (12 units) in the specified configuration (suture, needle, and length).

Yes, Surgipro sutures are pigmented blue to enhance visibility during surgical procedures, aiding in clear identification.

Yes, the Medtronic SURGIPRO II Premium Spatula sutures are specifically available in a 12-inch length.

This standard length is consistent across the Size 10-0 configurations, which are ideal for precision work in specialties like ophthalmic, cardiovascular, and neurological surgery. The 12-inch strand is included with both needle options:

• Needle SE-140-8 (3/8 Circle)
• Needle SE-160-6 (1/2 Circle)

The advanced extrusion process used for the Surgipro II sutures significantly enhances their handling and performance characteristics. This technique ensures:

• Maximum Flexibility: The strand is highly pliable and easy to maneuver through soft tissue.
• Uniform Diameter: Guarantees consistent strength and predictable performance along the entire length.
• Minimal Memory: The suture resists curling or kinking, reducing the tendency for “pig-tailing” during procedures.
• Excellent Knot Security: Facilitates the creation of snug, flattened knots with consistent and reliable strength.

Yes, the Medtronic SURGIPRO II Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures are manufactured and supplied as sterile surgical products.

These are high-quality, factory-new sutures designed for immediate use in sensitive procedures. Key features include:

• Nonabsorbable: Constructed from inert polypropylene, ensuring permanent tensile strength retention in tissue.
• Enhanced Visibility: Pigmented blue to aid surgeons during complex procedures.
• Specialized Use: Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including demanding fields like cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.

Yes, Medtronic SURGIPRO II sutures are specifically engineered for superior handling and knotting performance, featuring minimal memory and reduced “pig-tailing.”

This excellent handling characteristic is a result of the advanced extrusion manufacturing process, which also ensures:

• Maximum flexibility of the strand
• Uniform diameter
• Excellent knot security with snug and flattened knots
• Consistent knotting strength