Surgical Specialties Look Office & Plastic Surgery Smallstitch Sutures

Yes, the SmallStitch line offers a comprehensive selection of materials (USP sizes 3/0 to 6/0) to suit different surgical requirements, including both absorbable and non-absorbable options.

These materials are ideal for delicate office and plastic surgery procedures:

• Non-Absorbable Sutures:
  • Nylon: Available as Black or Blue monofilament.
  • Polypropylene (Blue Mono): A synthetic monofilament.
  • PolySyn: Undyed braided material.
  • Polyviolene: A coated, Green braided material (available in 250-yard spools).
• Absorbable Material:
  • Plain Gut: Used for short-term tissue approximation.

The SmallStitch line by Sharpoint is specifically engineered to offer optimal, minimal suture lengths, which is a primary selling point for procedures requiring limited material usage (e.g., office and plastic surgery). This design significantly helps to prevent material waste.

The following lengths are available across the SmallStitch configurations:

• Pre-cut Lengths: 8 inches (20cm), 10 inches (25cm), 18 inches (45cm), and a longer 30-inch option.
• Bulk Option: A 250-yard spool configuration is available for high-volume non-sterile applications (Polyviolene).

Yes, the SmallStitch suture line is engineered for versatility in dental and plastic surgery, offering both absorbable and non-absorbable materials to suit diverse clinical requirements. This variety ensures you have the optimal choice for precise, minimal suturing.

Absorbable Material

The primary absorbable option offered is Plain Gut. This material is naturally absorbed by the body over time, which can eliminate the need for suture removal in certain procedures.

Non-Absorbable Materials

For procedures requiring long-term or permanent support, the line includes several high-quality synthetic options:

• Nylon: Available in Black or Blue Monofilament.
• Polypropylene: Offered as Blue Monofilament.
• PolySyn: An Undyed Braided material.
• Polyviolene: Available in a non-sterile, coated, green braided configuration (offered in a 250 yds spool).

Yes, the Sharpoint SmallStitch line is engineered with material versatility, offering both absorbable and non-absorbable options ideal for delicate procedures in plastic and dental surgery. This selection ensures you can choose the best material based on required absorption time and tissue characteristics.

Available materials include:

• Non-Absorbable:
  • Nylon: Available as Black or Blue Monofilament.
  • Polypropylene: Offered as Blue Monofilament.
  • PolySyn: An Undyed Braided material.
  • Polyviolene: A Coated, Green Braided option (also available in a large 250 yds spool).
• Absorbable:
  • Plain Gut: Used where natural absorption by the body is desired.

The packaging varies based on the suture format selected to accommodate different surgical needs:

• Standard Kits: Most configurations, which include pre-cut suture lengths with attached needles, are supplied in boxes containing 12 sutures per box (12/bx).
• Bulk Option (Spool): One specialized variant, the 4/0 Non-Absorbable Polyviolene Suture, is available as a non-sterile spool providing 250 yards of material for high-volume use.

Yes, the Sharpoint Smallstitch Sutures offer a wide selection of precise needle configurations optimized for plastic and office-based surgical procedures. This ensures surgeons have the ideal tool for specific tissue depths and approaches.

Key needle specifications across the line include:

• Needle Codes: Specialized needle codes are available, such as C3, C6, C7, C17, CP1, and SC2.
• Curvature Options: Needles are available with a common 3/8 Circle curvature or as a Straight cutting needle (SC2).
• Precise Lengths: Various chord lengths are offered, including 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 18mm, 24mm, and the longer 60mm length (associated with the SC2 straight needle).

Yes, the SmallStitch line offers various colors and structures, which aids in visibility during procedures. The availability of color depends on the suture material chosen:

• Black: Available in Nylon (monofilament).
• Blue: Available in Nylon and Polypropylene (both monofilament).
• Green: Available in Polyviolene (braided and coated).
• Undyed/Natural: Available in Plain Gut and PolySyn (undyed braided).

The SmallStitch sutures are optimized for procedures requiring minimal material, which helps maximize efficiency and reduce waste. They are specifically designed for:

• Office-based surgical procedures
• Plastic surgery
• Specialized dental procedures

Yes, these SmallStitch sutures are specifically designed to reduce material waste. They achieve this by offering optimized short lengths (such as 8” or 10”) suitable for procedures that require minimal suturing material, thereby maximizing efficiency.

Yes, all variants of the Surgical Specialties Look Office & Plastic Surgery Smallstitch Sutures are certified Factory New, ensuring high quality for surgical applications.