Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-13 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-13 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Caprosyn absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament synthetic suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. Buyers may choose it when they want smooth tissue passage with short term tensile strength and quick absorption. This version uses a size 4-0 undyed suture with an 18 inch length and a P-13 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• General soft tissue ligation
• Facilities standardizing on monofilament absorbable sutures
• Procedures needing a 13 mm reverse cutting needle

Key Features

• Monofilament synthetic absorbable suture supports smooth passage through tissue
• Quick absorption profile with complete mass absorption in approximately 56 days
• Short term tensile strength for general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• P-13 reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape for precise suturing tasks
• Size 4-0 undyed suture with 18 inch length for specific procedural preference
• Not indicated for cardiovascular, neurological, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery

Applications and Usage

• Approximating general soft tissue
• Ligation in general soft tissue procedures
• Selecting a short term absorbable monofilament suture for routine soft tissue closure

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product

FAQ

• What procedures is this suture intended for? Caprosyn absorbable suture 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 configuration comes with this suture? This SKU pairs the suture with one P-13 alloy needle that is 13 mm long with a 3/8 circle reverse cutting shape.
• What are the suture size and length? This version uses a size 4-0 monofilament suture in an 18 inch length.

From Caprosyn by Covidien.