Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-14 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Caprosyn™ Polyester P-14 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Caprosyn suture with needle is an absorbable monofilament suture for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits surgical settings that need short term tensile strength, smooth passage through tissue, and reduced tissue drag compared with twisted Gut sutures. This version uses a P-14 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape with a 24 mm needle and size 3 - 0 suture.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• General soft tissue ligation
• Procedures where an absorbable monofilament suture is preferred

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament suture supports general soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Quick absorption with complete mass absorption in approximately 56 days
• Monofilament construction promotes smooth passage through tissue and less tissue drag than twisted Gut sutures
• Short term tensile strength for procedures that do not require long-term support
• P-14 precision reverse cutting needle, 3/8 circle, with a 24 mm needle length
• Size 3 - 0 undyed suture with one needle

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating general soft tissue
• Ligation in general soft tissue procedures
• Cases where reduced tissue drag may help handling compared with twisted Gut sutures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 24 mm.
• Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery
• This suture provides short term tensile strength, so it may not fit procedures that need longer support
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product

FAQ

• What procedures is this Caprosyn suture intended for? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation.
• When should this suture not be used? Caprosyn suture is not for cardiovascular or neurological surgery, microsurgery, or ophthalmic surgery.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in approximately 56 days.
• What needle style comes with this suture? This version uses one P-14 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape, with a 24 mm needle length.
• Why choose a monofilament Caprosyn suture? The monofilament surface supports smooth passage through tissue and produces less tissue drag than twisted Gut sutures.

From Caprosyn by Covidien.