There are several types of knots used while suturing. It is the discretion of the surgeon to choose the type of knot which depends on the incision site and patient condition.
- The most popular Suturing knot being in the Square knot or Surgeons Knot.
- El suture knot should be tightened sufficiently for approximation without constricting the tissue at the wound edge and ensuring non impeding of blood flow.
- In the Sutura Absorbible category, Braided and coated Poliglactina 910 is the strongest suture.
- In the non-absorbable suture category, Braided and coated polyester was the strongest suture till the introduction of UHMWPE Sutures. The introduction of UHMWPE Sutures has made it the strongest in the segment.
- For all nonregulated or semi-regulated overseas markets where CE is not mandatory, we can support our clients with Neutral Packing and in their brand names.
- For the overseas markets where CE is mandatory, we can support our clients with OBL CE documentation either with our notified body or with the client nominated notified body with the Neutral Code.
- For the Indian clients, we can support with Loan License and OBL CE if CE is required.
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We manufacture suture needles with two grades of steel. AISI 302 and AISI 420
All our suture needles are Atraumatic needles. However, we also can support clients with Eyed Suture Needles which is Traumatic in nature.
Definition Of Atraumatic needles: A needle that doesn?t have an eye at the end and has got a drill into which the suture placed and is crimped making the needle end to match the diameter of the suture. With this type of attachment, there is no or very little trauma to the tissue while suturing makes it an Atraumatic Suture Needle.
We export our sutures to more than 50 countries which include, highly regulated like Germany, New Zealand, Romania, Poland to Semi Regulated like Iraq, Egypt, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mauritius to non-regulated markets like Kenya, Zambia, Malawi.
The suture should be stored in a clean area under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. It should be properly stored on the racks/shelves as specified in the IFU and the room temperature should not exceed 300 C.
We specialize in manufacturing all types of Suturas Absorbibles, Suturas no absorbibles, Non-Absorbable Polypropylene Meshy Cera para huesos.
- We specialize in manufacturing different types of Polypropylene Mesh with different GSM, Thickness, Pore Sizes, and Dimensions.
- We specialize in manufacturing Atraumatic Suture Needles using AISI 420 grade and AISI 302 grade of steels.
- New Products: Sutura de UHMWPE, Antibacterial suture, Barbed suture, Cervical Circlage tape, Endoloopswith Catgut Sutures, or Polyglactin 910 Sutures.
- For international clients, the Minimum Order Quantity is 100 Dozens. However, depending on the availability of needles in our stock, this can be discussed based on the orders.
- For any quantities, products can be made ready for dispatch within 45 working days from the date of order confirmation. For higher quantities based on the schedules, it needs to be decided.
- For domestic clients, we have sufficient stock of the codes that are fast-moving in the Indian market and can be shipped immediately after receiving the order.
- For international clients, we accept Advance via Wire transfer and LC At Sight.
- For domestic clients it is advance.
Content and the manufacturing process are what differentiates the quality of the needles. AISI 420 is a soft raw material it should be hardened to achieve the required hardness. AISI 302 being a pre-hardened steel doesn?t require hardening to be done separately and makes it the strongest suture needle in the segment. Content in both the grade of steel is mentioned as below.
- Suture needles are basically classified by considering 3 aspects.
- Shape or Degree of the Suture Needle.
- Straight Needles, ¼ Circle (Quarter Circle), 3/8 Circle, ½ Circle, 5/8 Circle
- Type of the Body Suture Needle has got.
- Round Body Needle (Taper Point Needle), Cutting, Reverse Cutting, Taper Cut, Trocar point, Blunt point, Spatulated.
- Length of the Suture Needle.
- 6 mm to 90mm.
Above mentioned suture needles are available in AISI 420 and AISI 302 Grade Stainless Steel wires. Also, we produce black needles and silicone-coated needles if the client demands.
For the International Market, we attend a few of the major exhibitions to meet clients across the table and to discuss several topics ranging from the development in the product, development in the segment, pricing, product quality, and various other topics.
We also support our clients with training manuals, samples for feedbacks, the literature on the product to discuss with the surgeons. On special demand from the client, we can depute trained personnel at the client’s place to discuss and convince the deciding authorities at the hospitals.
For the domestic market, we have a strong trained team to discuss with the surgeons to update them on the developments with our products and in the market. We also conduct several CMEs and attend exhibitions to discuss with the surgeon’s several topics ranging from the development in the product, development in the segment, pricing, product quality, and various other topics.
Synthetic Monofilament Absorbable sutures are very sensitive to heat and moisture levels. During our accelerated aging studies, the product has completed a shelf life of 5 years without any deterioration of quality or performance.
As a factor of safety considering the sensitivity of the product, we concluded the shelf life of these products as 3 years. We soon will be completing the real-time shelf-life study of these sutures. Upon successful completion, we have plans to increase the shelf life of these sutures to 5 years from 3 years.
Catgut being an animal origin product and less control over each batch of raw material we receive from the market the regulations as per MDD will not permit us to obtain CE for catgut sutures. However, each lot produced is subjected to several tests to ensure the safety of the sutures which makes our Catgut sutures one of the best-accepted sutures in the market.
An absorbable suture is the one that gets absorbed inside the body due to either by Enzymatic Action or due to Hydrolysis based on the origin of the product.
A non-absorbable suture is the one that will not get absorbed in the body. However, it is the discretion of the surgeon to choose the type of suture depending on the incision site, patient condition, and type of surgery.
Absorption of each product is mentioned in our catalog kindly go through Please visit our product page for more information.
Yes, we can supply needles with Silicone coating if the client demands.
We address the customer complaints as per our quality System Procedure as prescribed in the EN ISO 13485:2016 Clause 8.2.2 Complaint Handling. You can directly contact us.
Yes, it can use both veterinary purposes and for human usage.
Suture anchor is an orthopedic product which is used by Orthopedic surgeon during the sports injury or other kind of accidents.
Usage of suture is the discretion of the surgeon performing the surgery. It depends on the type of injury or type of wound closure, based on which surgeon selects the suture.
Suturing the wound depends on the severity of the injury and it is the discretion of the surgeon performing the surgery to decide whether suture to used or not.
Some kits produced by us are Circumcision Kit, Hernia Kit, OB Kit and OR Kit. Specialized suture kit is done by the those who assemble kits considering the customer requirement. We do not have that facility as on date.
We do not manufacture suture removal kit. We manufacture Surgical sutures thread with needle, Polypropylene mesh for hernia repair and Bonewax.
Suture anchor is an orthopedic product which is used by Orthopedic surgeon during the sports injury or other kind of accidents.
It depends on the type of surgery and depends on the type of closure.
For minor injury/Surgery suturing can be done by clinician or OT technician. In many critical surgery cases the surgeon can do the primary suturing and OT technician does the rest. Cardiac surgery or Ophthalmic surgery surgeon alone handle the suturing part.
We manufacture mainly 6 different types of absorbable sutures. Due to its different characteristics every suture absorbs in a different pattern. Uniglyde fast is the fastest synthetic absorbable suture which gets absorbed between 40 to 42 days and Unisynth PDS is the longest synthetic absorbable suture which gets absorbed between 180 to 210 days. To know more information on the absorption patterns you can click on the individual product link mentioned below.
It depends upon the USP size and its strength. For example, USP Size 1 for absorbable suture will have 1.81kgf knot pull tensile strength (KPTS) irrespective of the surgery. To know more on tensile strength of each product please visit our website www.universalsutures.com
Suturing depends on the severity of the injury. It is the discretion of the surgeon performing the surgery.
We do not manufacture suture removal product.
Depending on the surgery, surgeon decides which suture to be used and it is solely the discretion of the surgeon.
Depending on the surgery, surgeon decides which suture to be used and it is solely the discretion of the surgeon.
Considering the needle length of 30mm, from the tip needle should be held on 20th mm length, that is 10mm away from the swaging point. In short, the holding ratio should be 70:30. Our company produces ribbed needles for ease in holding suture needle.
Mostly Nylon or silk sutures are used to close the skin. Now a days to have better cosmetic effect Poliglecaprone sutures are used to avoid scars.
Please consult skin doctor for removing suture mark.
Usage of suture is the discretion of the surgeon performing the surgery. It depends on the type of injury or type of wound closure, based on which surgeon selects the suture.
Below mentioned suture material are absorbable
We manufacture circumcision Kit, Hernia Kit, OB Kit and OR Kit.
Usage of suture is the discretion of the surgeon performing the surgery. It depends on the type of injury or type of wound closure, based on which surgeon selects the suture.