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- Suture, Taper Point, Size 5-0, Blue, 30", Needle CV-23, ½ Circle, 3 dz/bx
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Frequently asked questions
Is this suture made from inert polypropylene?
Yes, the Surgipro II suture is constructed from an inert, nonabsorbable material: an isotactic, crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene compounded with polyethylene. This composition ensures stability and long-term durability in vivo.
This monofilament structure provides key surgical advantages:
- Enhanced Handling: An advanced extrusion process ensures a uniform diameter, maximum flexibility, and minimal memory, which effectively reduces the tendency for ‘pig-tailing’.
- Reliable Knot Security: The material delivers consistent knotting strength, allowing for excellent security with snug and flattened knots.
- High Visibility: The suture strand is pigmented blue to maximize contrast and visualization, especially useful in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
Is the Surgipro II suture nonabsorbable?
Yes, Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are inert and nonabsorbable. They are composed of an isotactic, crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene (containing polyethylene).
This material is designed for material persistence, making it ideal for procedures requiring long-term strength, such as cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery, as well as general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
These are also monofilament sutures, manufactured using an advanced extrusion process to ensure a uniform diameter, maximum flexibility, and minimal memory.
What is the size of these sutures?
The Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are available in size 5-0. This measurement indicates the diameter of the suture thread, which is an important consideration for various surgical procedures and tissue types.
Are Surgipro II sutures indicated for specialty procedures?
Yes, Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are highly versatile and specifically indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including demanding specialty procedures.
This nonabsorbable, monofilament polypropylene material is designed for permanent tissue support in critical areas. Specific applications include:
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Neurological surgery
Key features that ensure consistent performance in these procedures include:
- Superior Handling: An advanced extrusion process results in a uniform diameter, maximum flexibility, and minimal memory, which significantly reduces frustrating ‘pig-tailing’.
- High Visibility: The suture is pigmented blue to maximize visualization against various tissue backgrounds in the surgical field.
- Secure Knotting: They are engineered for excellent security, facilitating the creation of snug and flattened knots for reliable closure.
Is the suture colored for enhanced visibility?
Yes, these Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are pigmented blue specifically for enhanced visibility. This distinct coloring is a key design feature that ensures:
- Easy Differentiation: Surgeons can clearly distinguish the suture material from surrounding soft tissues during complex procedures.
- Enhanced Precision: Improved visibility aids in accurate placement and knot formation, promoting better surgical outcomes.
Do these sutures include Taper Point needles?
Yes, these Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are configured with Taper Point needles. This design is specifically chosen to facilitate smooth penetration of general soft tissue, minimizing trauma and drag during approximation and ligation procedures. The sutures are indicated for use in complex fields such as cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
Key details regarding the needle configurations include:
- Needle Type: Taper Point is the standard type across the variants.
- Needle Curvature: Needles are available in various curvatures, such as ½ Circle and 3/8 Circle, depending on the specific product configuration selected.
- Suture Visibility: The associated monofilament suture material is pigmented blue for enhanced visibility in the surgical field.
How does the advanced process improve handling?
The advanced polypropylene extrusion technology is a key feature of the SURGIPRO™ sutures, specifically engineered to enhance surgical handling and performance. This process yields superior strand characteristics, including:
- Maximum Strand Flexibility: Provides ease of manipulation and reduces stiffness.
- Minimal Memory: Significantly reduces the undesirable ‘pig-tailing’ effect, keeping the suture straight and manageable.
- Uniform Diameter: Ensures consistent strength and reliability along the entire length of the strand.
These characteristics result in excellent knot security, consistently producing snug and flattened knots during closure.
What suture lengths are available?
The Medtronic SURGIPRO
monofilament polypropylene sutures (Size 5-0) are offered in several standard lengths to support a wide range of procedures, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
Available lengths include:
- 18 inches
- 24 inches
- 30 inches
- 36 inches
These sutures are nonabsorbable, pigmented blue for enhanced visibility, and are supplied with taper point needles in configurations matching these lengths.
What specialized features do the needles offer?
The Medtronic Surgipro II sutures utilize reliable Taper Point needles, designed for efficient and controlled passage through soft tissue with minimal drag or trauma. This design is crucial for the intended surgical indications, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
Key needle features and specifications confirmed across various configurations include:
- Taper Point Design: Optimized for smooth penetration and reduced tissue trauma during approximation.
- Curvature Options: Needles are available in common surgical curvatures such as the ½ Circle and 3/8 Circle, depending on the specific configuration chosen.
Do these sutures offer superior handling and security?
Yes, Medtronic Surgipro II sutures are engineered for exceptional performance and security, largely due to an ** advanced polypropylene extrusion process** that optimizes the strand’s physical characteristics.
Key handling and performance benefits include:
- Enhanced Flexibility and Minimal Memory: The sutures offer maximum flexibility and significantly reduced “pig-tailing” (minimal memory), ensuring excellent control and ease of manipulation during surgery.
- Uniform Diameter: A consistent, uniform diameter ensures reliable and predictable performance along the entire length of the strand.
- Secure Knotting: The design facilitates the creation of snug and flattened knots, contributing to highly reliable surgical closure with consistent knotting strength.
- High Visibility: The suture is pigmented blue to maximize visibility in the surgical field, which aids in precise placement.
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