Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 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 with smooth passage through tissue and less tissue drag than twisted gut sutures. This SKU pairs a size 5-0 undyed suture with one P-13 13 mm 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle on an 18 inch strand.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• General soft tissue ligation
• Buyers selecting a short-term absorbable monofilament suture
• Procedures needing a precision reverse cutting needle

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament synthetic suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Quick absorption with complete mass absorption in approximately 56 days
• Monofilament construction supports smooth passage through tissue and less tissue drag than twisted gut sutures
• Size 5-0 undyed suture on an 18 inch length for fine closure work
• Includes one P-13 13 mm 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting alloy needle
• Uncoated suture in a box of 12 for procedural supply planning

Applications and Usage

• Closing general soft tissue where an absorbable monofilament suture is preferred
• Ligation in procedures that call for short-term tensile strength
• Situations where reduced tissue drag versus twisted gut sutures is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery
• This suture 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 should not be used in cardiovascular or neurological surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery.
• How long does the suture take to absorb? Caprosyn has complete mass absorption in approximately 56 days.
• What needle and suture size come with this SKU? This SKU includes one P-13 13 mm 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle with a size 5-0 undyed monofilament suture that is 18 inches long.
• Why might a buyer choose this monofilament suture? The monofilament surface supports smooth passage through tissue and creates less tissue drag than twisted gut sutures.

From Caprosyn by Covidien.