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|---|---|
| Characteristics | Non-absorbable Surgical Suture |
| Type | Braided and coated |
| Material | Polyester |
| Color | Green and White |
| Absorption | Non-absorbable |
| USP Range | 5-0 – 5 |
| Sterilization | EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
| Product Characteristics | Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying, Minimum tissue reaction |
| Packaging | In food grade folder packed in medical grade pouches with or without needle. |
| Suture Packaging | Packed in 12’s/24’s/36’s pieces per box as per the requirement. |
| Suture Needle Type | Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, Reverse Cutting, Spatula. |
| MFG. LIC No | MFG/MD/2020/000109 |
| OEM. LIC No | KA/DEVICE/MFG/MD/2020/000109 |
Braided Polyester Suture (UNIBOND)
Non-Absorbable surgical Suture U.S.P (Sterilized Surgical Needled Suture)
Polyester Suture is a non absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of polyethylene terephthalate fibers. It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component.
It is available in green and white color. In house needle manufacturing provides better needles with optimum sharpness which finally delivers smooth riding on tissues during suturing.
INDICATIONS
Polyester Suture is used for permanent, removable fixtures, cardiovascular surgery and orthopedic procedures. It is ideal for valve repair/ replacement and prosthetic implantations. This sutures have no tissue reaction. UNIBOND is neither absorbed nor subjected to weakening by tissue enzymes, these sutures are best suited for cardiovascular surgery.
Properties: Good knot security, excellent tensile strength for reliability, excellent handling and long lasting.
Can also be supplied in different needle length and suture size combination depending on the requirement.
| Code No. | USP Size | Length | Needle Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N 617 | Green 2-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed |
| N 617A | White 2-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed |
| N 625 | Green 3-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Body 25mm and Round Body 25mm Double Armed |
| N 632 | Green 3-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 25mm |
| N 635 | Green 4-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed |
| N 636 | Green 3-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed |
| N 637 | Green 2-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed |
| N 637A | White 2-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed |
| N 640 | Green 4-0 | 45 cm | Straight Cutting 53mm and Straight Cutting 53mm Double armed |
| N 643 | Green .2 | 100 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 45mm Heavy |
| N 644 | Green 3 | 100 cm | 3/8 Circle Cutting 30mm Heavy |
| N 645 | Green 5 | 100 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Point 55mm Heavy |
| N 652 | Green 3-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Body 25mm and Round Body 25mm Double Armed |
| N 669 | Green 3-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm |
| N 672 | Green 4-0 | 76 cm | 3/8 Circle Round Body 16mm |
| N 677 | Green 2-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm and 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm |
| N 677A | White 2-0 | 76 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm and 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm |
| N 679 | Green 0 | 100 cm | 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 50mm |
| N 680 | Green1 | 100 cm | 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 50mm |
| N 687 | Green 2-0 | 90 cm | 3/8 Circle Round Body 12mm and 3/8 Circle Round Body 12mm Double armed |
| N 687A | White 2-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm and 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm |
| N 690 | Green 5-0 | 76 cm | 3/8 Circle Round Body 12mm and 3/8 Circle Round Body 12mm Double armed |
| N 691 | Green 4-0 | 90 cm | 3/8 Circle Round Body 12mm and 3/8 Circle Round Body 12mm Double armed |
| N 695 | Green 4-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm and Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed |
| N 696 | Green 5-0 | 76 cm | 3/8 Circle Round Body 20mm and 3/8 Circle Round Body 20mm Double armed |
Question: What is Polyester Suture?
Answer: Polyester Suture is a synthetic, non-absorbable braided suture made from polyethylene terephthalate fibres. The braided and coated construction is designed to provide strength, controlled handling and secure knot placement.
Question: What are the common uses of Polyester Suture?
Answer: It is used when strong and lasting support is required, particularly in cardiovascular and orthopaedic procedures. Common applications may include valve repair or replacement, prosthetic implantation and other permanent or removable fixtures.
Question: What are the main advantages of Polyester Suture?
Answer: Polyester Suture offers excellent tensile strength, dependable knot security and good handling. It maintains support for a long period and is suited to procedures where the repair may remain under continued tension.
Question: Does Polyester Suture lose strength through absorption?
Answer: No. Polyester is non-absorbable and is not broken down by tissue enzymes. This allows it to provide long-term mechanical support when the clinical situation requires a permanent suture material.
Question: What colours, sizes and needle combinations are available?
Answer: Universal Sutures supplies Polyester Suture in green and white, with USP sizes from 5-0 to 5. Different strand lengths and needle options are available, including round-bodied, cutting, taper-point, reverse-cutting, straight and double-armed combinations.