Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Caprosyn absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament synthetic suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits buyers who need short-term tensile strength and smooth passage through tissue in general soft tissue procedures. This version uses a size 4-0 undyed suture with a 19 mm P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle and a 30 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• General soft tissue ligation
• Buyers seeking an absorbable monofilament suture with short term tensile strength

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament synthetic suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Quick absorption profile with complete mass absorption in approximately 56 days
• Monofilament construction supports smooth passage through tissue and less tissue drag than twisted Gut sutures
• Size 4-0 undyed suture paired with a 19 mm P-12 needle for precise handling
• 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports tissue approximation tasks requiring a cutting needle
• Not intended for cardiovascular, neurological, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery

Applications and Usage

• General soft tissue closure where an absorbable suture is preferred
• Soft tissue ligation in procedures that call for a monofilament suture
• Procedures where reduced tissue drag compared with twisted Gut sutures may be desirable

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• This suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation only.
• Do not select this suture for cardiovascular or neurological surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery.
• Caprosyn offers short term tensile strength and complete mass absorption in approximately 56 days.
• This product is required to be reported under California Proposition 65.

FAQ

• What procedures is this suture intended for? Caprosyn absorbable suture with needle is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
• Where should this suture not be used? This suture is not for cardiovascular or neurological surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery.
• How long does Caprosyn take to absorb? Caprosyn has complete mass absorption in approximately 56 days.
• What needle and suture size does this version use? This version pairs a size 4-0 suture with a 19 mm P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle.
• Why choose a monofilament Caprosyn suture? The monofilament construction supports smooth passage through tissue and results in less tissue drag than the twisted surface of Gut sutures.

From Caprosyn by Covidien.