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Frequently asked questions
What are the key benefits of Velosorb absorbable sutures?
The Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are surgical consumables characterized by their absorbable nature, providing several advantages for soft tissue approximation where temporary wound support is required.
Key benefits include:
- Eliminates Suture Removal: The material is designed to naturally dissolve within the patient’s tissue over a defined period, removing the need for a follow-up procedure to manually remove stitches.
- Enhanced Recovery: By dissolving naturally, these sutures help reduce patient discomfort and simplify the overall recovery process.
- Versatile Configurations: They are available in a wide range of sizes (2-0 up to 6-0), standard lengths (18” or 30”), and are paired with specific needle types (e.g., P-12, GS21, CV-23) to ensure precise placement during various surgical procedures. The sutures are supplied in an undyed state.
What suture sizes and lengths are offered?
The Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are designed for versatility in surgical applications, offering a comprehensive range of absorbable, undyed threads. The available sizes and lengths are:
- Suture Sizes: 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0, and 6-0.
- Thread Lengths: 18 inches and 30 inches.
This variety, combined with different specialized needle attachments available across configurations, allows these factory new sutures to be suitable for numerous delicate tissue closure needs.
What versatile sizes and specific needle types are offered?
The Medtronic Velosorb Sutures offer a comprehensive selection of configurations designed for diverse surgical procedures requiring temporary wound support. They are absorbable and undyed.
Available Specifications include:
- Suture Sizes (USP): Sizes range from 2-0 down to 6-0 (specifically 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0, 6-0).
- Thread Lengths: Options are available in 18 inches or 30 inches.
Needle Configurations:
A variety of specialized needle types are available across different configurations, including:
- P-10, P-12, P-13, P-14
- PC-10
- C-13
- GS21
- CV-23
These sutures are provided in Factory New condition, typically packaged in quantities of 12 or 36 units per box or case.
Which specific surgical needle types are available?
The Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are offered with a comprehensive range of needle options designed to suit various surgical sites and tissue requirements. These specialized needles are paired with the absorbable, undyed sutures, which come in lengths of 18 inches and 30 inches.
The available needle types include:
- P-10
- P-12
- P-13
- P-14
- PC-10
- C-13
- GS21
- CV-23
Are the Medtronic Velosorb sutures undyed?
Yes, the Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are undyed. This means the material does not contain any added coloring, a feature often preferred in surgical applications to maintain clear visibility of the tissue and minimize foreign materials.
What thread lengths are available?
The Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are available in two standard lengths, providing flexibility for different surgical procedures:
- 18 inches
- 30 inches
These thread lengths are offered across all available suture sizes (2-0 through 6-0) and the wide variety of specialized needle configurations.
Do Velosorb sutures include attached needles?
Yes, Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are provided as complete surgical units with the absorbable suture material pre-attached to a specialized surgical needle.
This line offers a variety of configurations to suit diverse surgical needs. The available needle types include:
- C-13
- CV-23
- GS21
- P-10
- P-12
- P-13
- P-14
- PC-10
Is high-quality material used?
Yes, Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are manufactured using specialized, absorbable material.
Key details about the material and product include:
- Absorbable Nature: The material provides temporary tissue support and is designed to be naturally broken down and absorbed by the body over time. This eliminates the need for a second procedure to remove the sutures, promoting patient comfort and convenience.
- Condition: All variants of these sutures are supplied in Factory New condition, ensuring suitability for critical medical applications.
- Coloration: The sutures are uniformly Undyed.
Are these sutures proudly made in the US?
Yes, Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are proudly manufactured in the US, ensuring high quality and adherence to strict standards for medical products.
What package quantities are available?
The Medtronic Velosorb Sutures are available in various packaging quantities to accommodate different surgical demands. You can purchase these sutures in the following common configurations, which may vary by specific SKU:
- 12 units per box (12/bx)
- 36 units per box (36/bx)
- 36 units per case (36/cs)
Medtronic Velosorb Sutures