Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Biosyn™ Polyester V-20 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Biosyn™ Polyester V-20 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Monofilament

Biosyn absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament suture made for wound closure with a tapered V-20 needle. Buyers may choose it when they want smooth tissue passage and an absorbable synthetic suture for procedures that call for temporary wound support. This version pairs a size 2 - 0 violet suture with a 26 mm 1/2 circle taper point needle and a 30 inch strand.

Good Fit For

• Procedures requiring an absorbable monofilament suture
• Workflows that prefer a taper point needle
• Situations where smooth passage through tissue is important

Key Features

• Monofilament construction supports smooth passage through tissue
• Synthetic absorbable suture made from Glycomer 631 polyester
• Supports wound up to 3 weeks for temporary wound support needs
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 90 to 110 days
• 26 mm V-20 1/2 circle taper point needle for suturing workflows that call for a taper needle
• Size 2 - 0 violet suture with 30 inch length for clear identification and handling

Applications and Usage

• Wound closure where temporary support for up to 3 weeks is desired
• Suturing tasks that call for a size 2 - 0 absorbable monofilament
• Procedures using a 1/2 circle taper point needle

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• This suture supports the wound up to 3 weeks, so selection should match the required support period.
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 90 to 110 days, which may matter when comparing absorbable suture options.
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product.

FAQ

• How long does this absorbable suture support the wound? Biosyn absorbable suture supports the wound up to 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 90 to 110 days.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This version uses one V-20 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape, with a 26 mm needle length.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 2 - 0 and the strand length is 30 inch.
• Is the suture coated? No. This Biosyn suture is uncoated.

From Biosyn by Covidien.