Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Maxon™ Polyglyconate C-13 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Maxon™ Polyglyconate C-13 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Maxon absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament polyglyconate suture paired with a C-13 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. It is intended for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and peripheral vascular surgery. This SKU uses size 3-0 suture with a 19 mm needle and a 30 inch clear, uncoated strand.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation procedures
• Pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur
• Peripheral vascular surgery

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament polyglyconate suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• C-13 reverse cutting needle with 3/8 circle shape for controlled needle placement
• Size 3-0 suture supports selection for finer closure needs within this product family
• 30 inch clear, uncoated strand offers a defined format for procedure setup
• Retains about 75% tensile strength at 2 weeks, 65% at 3 weeks, and 50% at 4 weeks
• Box of 36 helps support procedure volume and replenishment planning

Applications and Usage

• Stocking absorbable sutures for general soft tissue closure needs
• Selecting a reverse cutting needle configuration for tissue approximation
• Supporting pediatric cardiovascular cases where growth is expected to occur
• Purchasing for peripheral vascular surgery workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Not indicated for adult cardiovascular tissue
• Not indicated for ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, or neural tissues
• Absorption is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months
• This product is required to be reported under California Proposition 65

FAQ

• What type of needle is attached to this suture? This suture uses a C-13 reverse cutting needle with a 3/8 circle shape and a 19 mm needle length.
• Where is this absorbable suture intended to be used? Maxon absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and peripheral vascular surgery.
• Where should this suture not be used? This suture is not indicated for adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, or neural tissues.
• How long does the suture retain tensile strength? Maxon sutures retain approximately 75% of initial tensile strength at two weeks, 65% at three weeks, and 50% at four weeks post-implant.
• How many are in a box? Each box has 36 sutures.

From Maxon by Covidien.