Surgical Specialties Look Office & Plastic Surgery Sutures

SUTURE BLK BRAIDED SILK 3-0C6 45CM 12/BX
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  • SKU: SSP-768B
  • Condition:
    Condition: Factory New
  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Weight: 0.31 lb
  • 3/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 30"/75cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx

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  • MFR: Surgical Specialties Corporation
    Ships from MFI Medical
  • MPN: 768B
  • Phone: (877) 991-1110
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Surgical Specialties Look Office & Plastic Surgery Sutures. Available in plain or chromic gut, nylon, silk, polypropylene and PolySyn. All sutures are packaged in a sterile, double pouch for sterile transfer. Boxes are shrink wrapped, color coded and packaged in 1 dozen. All gut and PolySyn sutures are configured in foil to foil inner package with an outer clear mylar pouch.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
SSP-768B 768B 3/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 30"/75cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 30"/75cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-SP204 SP204 2/0 Non-Absorbable Polyviolene Suture Spool, Non-Sterile, Green Braided, Uncoated, 100 yds 2/0 Non-Absorbable Polyviolene Suture Spool, Non-Sterile, Green Braided, Uncoated, 100 yds 4-5 Weeks
SSP-922B 922B 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-925B 925B 3/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-920B 920B 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-918B 918B 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, Reverse Cutting, 18"/45cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, Reverse Cutting, 18"/45cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-921B 921B 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C17, 12mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C17, 12mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-927B 927B 2/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C8, 26mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 2/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C8, 26mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-928B 928B 3/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-916B 916B 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C17, 12mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C17, 12mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-772B 772B 0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C10, 30mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C10, 30mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 2-3 Business Days
SSP-917B 917B 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C17, 12mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C17, 12mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-919B 919B 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C22, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C22, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-754B 754B 5/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-915B 915B 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C22, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C22, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-750B 750B 6/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C22, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C22, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-G215N G215N Sutures, Polysyn, 3-0, Undyed, 1x27", RB-1, 12/bx Sutures, Polysyn, 3-0, Undyed, 1x27", RB-1, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-317B 317B 2/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T, 26mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 2/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T, 26mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-316B 316B 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T, 26mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T, 26mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-311B 311B 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T14, 20mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T14, 20mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-310B 310B 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T14, 20mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T14, 20mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-341B 341B 1 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T8, 36.6mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 1 PolySyn Suture, Violet Braided, 27"/70cm, T8, 36.6mm 1/2 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-441B 441B 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-442B 442B 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-443B 443B 2/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 2/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C7, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-422B 422B 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-423B 423B 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-421B 421B 5/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 27"/70cm, C6, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-1022B 1022B 4/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-1018B 1018B 5/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C6, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-SP267 SP267 2 Non-Absorbable Polyviolene Suture Spool, Non-Sterile, White Braided, Coated, 100 yds 2 Non-Absorbable Polyviolene Suture Spool, Non-Sterile, White Braided, Coated, 100 yds 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1290B 1290B 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC31, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC31, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-1288B 1288B 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC31, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC31, 18mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1294B 1294B 3/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC33, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC33, 24mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1279B 1279B 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1282B 1282B 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1285B 1285B 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1291B 1291B 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1280B 1280B 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC34, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC34, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1283B 1283B 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC34, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, PC34, 16mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1265B 1265B 5/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Silk Suture, Black Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-1276B 1276B 7/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 7/0 Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 18"/45cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-497B 497B 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, PC31, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 3/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, PC31, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-494B 494B 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-495B 495B 5/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, PC31, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, PC31, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-496B 496B 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, PC31, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, PC31, 19mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-493B 493B 5/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-492B 492B 6/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 PolySyn Suture, Undyed Braided, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1079B 1079B 6/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-1082B 1082B 6/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1091B 1091B 4/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1085B 1085B 5/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 5/0 Polypropylene Suture, Blue Mono, 18"/45cm, C3, 13mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 1-2 Weeks
SSP-1242B 1242B 6/0 Chromic Gut Suture, 12"/30cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Chromic Gut Suture, 12"/30cm, C1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-1415B 1415B 6/0 Plain Gut Suture, 18"/45cm, CP1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 6/0 Plain Gut Suture, 18"/45cm, CP1, 11mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-0109 AK-0109 9/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR6, 6mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 9/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR6, 6mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-2508 AK-2508 8/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, VR5, 5mm 1/4 Circle, 12/bx 8/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, VR5, 5mm 1/4 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-2546 AK-2546 8/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR6, 6mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 8/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR6, 6mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-SP2770 SP2770 5 Non-Absorbable Polyviolene Suture Spool, Non-Sterile, Green Braided, Coated, 300 yds 5 Non-Absorbable Polyviolene Suture Spool, Non-Sterile, Green Braided, Coated, 300 yds 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-0106 AK-0106 10/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR5, 5mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 10/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR5, 5mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-0107 AK-0107 9/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR5, 5mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 9/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR5, 5mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-0105 AK-0105 10/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR4, 4mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 10/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR4, 4mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-0100 AK-0100 10/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DRM4, 4mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 10/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DRM4, 4mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks
SSP-AK-2119 AK-2119 11/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR4, 4mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 11/0 Non-Absorbable Nylon Suture, Black Mono, 5"/13cm, DR4, 4mm 3/8 Circle, 12/bx 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Do these sutures feature sterile double-pouch packaging?

Yes, the Look Office & Plastic Surgery Sutures are provided as sterile and feature highly protective packaging designed for safe aseptic transfer.

Key packaging features include:

  • Sterile Double Pouch: Ensures aseptic transfer into the sterile field.
  • Specialized Foil Packaging: Gut and PolySyn sutures utilize a foil-to-foil inner package protected by an outer clear mylar pouch for maximum integrity.
  • Color-Coded Boxes: The outer boxes are shrink-wrapped and color-coded for quick identification and efficient storage.
Does the suture line include absorbable and non-absorbable materials?

Yes, the Surgical Specialties Look Suture line is specifically designed for comprehensive surgical flexibility, offering a broad array of closure materials suitable for office and plastic surgery needs, including both absorbable and non-absorbable types.

This ensures you have the right material for every procedure and tissue requirement. The available materials include:

  • Absorbable Sutures: Plain Gut, Chromic Gut, and PolySyn (a synthetic absorbable option).
  • Non-Absorbable Sutures: Nylon, Silk, and Polypropylene.

All sutures are supplied in Factory New condition, packaged sterilely in boxes of one dozen units. For extra protection, absorbable materials (Gut and PolySyn) feature specialized foil-to-foil inner packaging secured by an outer clear Mylar pouch to maintain material integrity.

Is the suture packaging sterile and color-coded?

Yes, the packaging is meticulously designed for sterility, easy identification, and efficient inventory management.

  • Quantity: Sutures are sold in boxes containing 1 dozen (12 units).
  • Identification: The outer boxes are shrink-wrapped and color-coded for quick and easy selection.
  • Sterility Assurance: All individual sutures are protected within a sterile, double pouch system to facilitate aseptic transfer.
  • Enhanced Protection: Specifically, the Gut and PolySyn sutures utilize an advanced foil-to-foil inner package combined with an outer clear Mylar pouch for enhanced product stability.
Are these sutures ideal for plastic surgery?

These Surgical Specialties sutures are specifically designed for use in office-based and plastic surgery procedures.

  • They are ideal for precision closure and general tissue approximation in these settings.
  • The comprehensive material portfolio—including both absorbable (plain gut, chromic gut) and non-absorbable (nylon, silk, polypropylene, PolySyn™) materials—ensures suitability for diverse tissue types and surgical needs.
  • Available configurations span a wide range, from very fine sizes (like 11/0 for microsurgery) up to robust sizes (0 or 1).
What high-quality suture materials are offered?

The Surgical Specialties Look Suture line provides a versatile range of materials for precision closure in office and plastic surgery settings, including both absorbable and non-absorbable options. The available suture materials are:

  • Absorbable: Plain Gut, Chromic Gut, and PolySyn.
  • Non-Absorbable: Nylon, Silk, and Polypropylene.

For clinical use, all sterile sutures are packaged in a secure, sterile double-pouch system to maintain aseptic integrity. Gut and PolySyn sutures feature even further enhanced packaging, utilizing a foil-to-foil inner package protected by an outer clear Mylar pouch.

What specialized needle types are available?

The Look Office & Plastic Surgery Sutures line offers an extensive selection of needle configurations designed for precision in various surgical settings. These configurations are highly specialized and are identified by a comprehensive list of unique codes.

Needle options vary by specific product variant, and include codes such as:

  • C Series: C1, C3, C6, C7, C8, C10, C17, C22
  • DR Series: DR4, DR5, DR6
  • PC/CP Series: PC31, PC33, PC34, CP1
  • Other Specialized Types: RB-1, T, T8, T14, VR5

Curvatures and needle sizes (e.g., 18mm, 3/8 Circle) are specific to each product variant selection.

What lengths are available for these sutures?

The Surgical Specialties Look Sutures are available in both standard pre-cut sterile units and bulk non-sterile spools, designed to accommodate various surgical needs. The available options are:

Standard Pre-Cut Lengths

These lengths are commonly offered in sterile packages (12 units per box) and are often pre-attached to a needle:

  • 18 inches (45 cm)
  • 30 inches (75 cm)

Bulk Spool Lengths

For applications requiring large quantities, non-sterile spool formats (typically Polyviolene/PolySyn) are also available:

  • 100 yards
  • 300 yards
What suture thread colors are available?

The sutures are supplied in specific colors to enhance visibility during procedures and help identify the material type quickly. The available thread colors include:

  • Black Braided: Typically used for non-absorbable materials like Silk and Nylon.
  • Violet Braided: Available for the synthetic absorbable material, PolySyn.
  • Undyed: Used for natural absorbable materials like Plain Gut and Chromic Gut, and certain PolySyn configurations.
  • Blue Monofilament: Generally used for the non-absorbable synthetic material, Polypropylene.
Are these surgical sutures available in both monofilament and braided types?

Yes, these Surgical Specialties sutures are offered in both braided and monofilament configurations, providing versatility for various surgical procedures and tissue types. This is reflected in the detailed variant descriptions:

  • Braided types are available in materials like Silk (e.g., Black Braided) and PolySyn (e.g., Violet Braided).
  • Monofilament types are available in materials like Polypropylene (e.g., Blue Mono).
Are these sutures factory new?

Yes, all Surgical Specialties Look
™ Sutures are factory new, ensuring the highest quality and sterility standards are met for surgical use.