Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Maxon Polyglyconate P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Maxon Polyglyconate P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

This absorbable suture with needle is a Maxon polyglyconate monofilament suture paired with a P-13 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It may fit soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and peripheral vascular surgery. This SKU uses a size 5-0 clear suture with an 18 inch length and a 13 mm alloy needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable polyglyconate suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Monofilament construction for buyers who prefer this suture type
• P-13 precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled needle handling
• 3/8 circle, 13 mm alloy needle suits procedures that call for this needle profile
• Size 5-0 clear suture with 18 inch length for this specific procedure preference
• Uncoated design for teams standardizing on this Maxon configuration

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable monofilament suture for general soft tissue closure
• Supporting ligation procedures that call for a size 5-0 suture
• Stocking pediatric cardiovascular cases where growth is expected to occur
• Matching a preference for a 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle
• Standardizing on Maxon polyglyconate sutures in surgical supply inventory

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Not indicated for adult cardiovascular tissue
• Not indicated for ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, or neural tissues
• Tensile strength retention is approximately 75% at two weeks, 65% at three weeks, and 50% at four weeks post-implant
• Absorption is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months

FAQ

• What type of suture and needle are included? This product pairs a Maxon absorbable polyglyconate monofilament suture with one P-13 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle.
• Where is this suture indicated for use? Maxon sutures are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, including 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 are the size details for this SKU? This SKU uses a size 5-0 clear suture that is 18 inch long with a 13 mm needle.
• How long does the suture retain tensile strength and absorb? Maxon sutures retain about 75% of initial tensile strength at two weeks, 65% at three weeks, and 50% at four weeks post-implant. Absorption is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months.

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