Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Maxon™ Polyglyconate P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle Maxon™ Polyglyconate P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3-0 Monofilament, 36/BX

This absorbable suture with needle is a Maxon polyglyconate monofilament suture in size 3-0 with a P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and peripheral vascular surgery. Buyers selecting by needle profile and handling may appreciate the 19 mm needle and sterile box packaging.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Polyglyconate monofilament suture for absorbable soft tissue closure needs
• P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled needle placement
• Size 3-0 format helps buyers match procedural requirements
• 19 mm needle length offers a specific needle size for workflow selection
• Sterile presentation supports procedural readiness
• Box of 36 strands fits facilities that purchase by procedure volume

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable monofilament suture for general soft tissue approximation
• Stocking sterile sutures for ligation procedures
• Choosing a reverse cutting needle configuration for tissue closure workflows
• Purchasing sutures for pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur
• Using absorbable sutures in peripheral vascular surgery

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue
• Not indicated for ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, or neural tissues
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product

FAQ

• What procedures is this absorbable suture intended for? This absorbable suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. It is also indicated for use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and in 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.
• What needle configuration does this suture use? This suture comes with a P-12 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape. The needle length is 19 mm.
• How long does Maxon suture retain tensile strength? Maxon sutures retain about 75% of initial tensile strength at two weeks, 65% at three weeks, and 50% at four weeks post-implant.
• How long does absorption take? Absorption is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months.

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