Polyester Suture

Polyester Suture (The power of right choice)

UNIBOND – Braided & Coated Polyester Suture is a nonabsorbable, braided, sterile, surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene terephthalate).

It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component. (UNIBOND) Braided Polyester Suture is braided for optimal handling properties, and for good visibility in the surgical field, are dyed green.

Indications of Polyester Suture

UNIBOND Braided Polyester Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.

  • High Molecular weight, Long Chain, Linear Polyester’s fibers result in ultra-strong suture
  • Smooth Surface results in easy passage through toughest tissues
  • Ultra high strength offers extra support required by tissues
  • Unibond – a choice of Leading Orthopaedic Surgeons

Additional Information

Suture CharacteristicsNon Absorbable Surgical Suture
TypeBraided
MaterialPolyester
ColorGreen / white
AbsorptionNon absorbable
USP Range5/0 – 5
SterilizationEO (Ethylene Oxide)
Shelf Life5 Years
Product Characteristics:Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying, Minimum tissue reaction
PackagingIn aluminium foil packages with or without needle
Needle TypeRound bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight,
blunt point
Best Used By:Orthopedics, Cardiac Surgeon and General Surgeon
MFG. LIC NoKTK/28/415/2013
OEM. LIC NoN. Code: KR/DRUGS/KTK/28/415/2013

Widely accepted codes:

Code No. USP Size Length Needle Description
N 617 Green 2-0 90 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed
N 617A White 2-0 90 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed
N 625 Green 3-0 90 cm 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 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 Double Armed
N 636 Green 3-0 76 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed
N 637 Green 2-0 76 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed
N 637A White 2-0 76 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed
N 640 Green 4-0 45 cm Sraight Cutting 53mm Double Armed
N 643 Green .2 100 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 45mm Heavy
N 645 Green 5 100 cm  1/2 Circle Trocar Point 55mm Heavy
N 652 Green 3-0 76 cm 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 25mm Double Armed
N 669 Green 3-0 90 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed
N 672 Green 4-0 76 cm 3/8 Circle Round Bodied 16mm
N 677 Green 2-0 76 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm Double Armed
N 677A White 2-0 76 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm Double Armed
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 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm Double Armed
N 687A White 2-0 90 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 25mm Double Armed
N 690 Green 5-0 76 cm 3/8 Circle Round Bodied 12mm Double Armed
N 691 Green 4-0 90 cm 3/8 Circle Round Bodied 12mm Double Armed
N 695 Green 4-0 90 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm Double Armed
N 696 Green 5-0 76 cm 3/8 Circle Round Bodied 20mm Double Armed
N 687L White 2-0 75 cm 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 26mm Double Armed