Covidien suture with needle Maxon Absorbable Uncoated Green Suture Monofilament Polyglyconate Size 0 36 Inch Suture 1-Needle Size 0 1/2 Circle Blunt Taper Point Needle, 12/BX

suture with needle Maxon Absorbable Uncoated Green Suture Monofilament Polyglyconate Size 0 36 Inch Suture 1-Needle Size 0 1/2 Circle Blunt Taper Point Needle, 12/BX

This absorbable polyglyconate suture with needle is a sterile, uncoated monofilament option in green for soft tissue approximation and ligation. It is intended for buyers selecting sutures for general soft tissue use, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur, and for peripheral vascular surgery. This SKU uses a 36 inch suture with one 1/2 circle blunt taper point 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 monofilament suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Sterile format supports procedural use where a sterile suture is required
• Uncoated construction for buyers specifying an uncoated absorbable suture
• Green suture color can aid visual identification during handling
• 36 inch length with one 1/2 circle blunt taper point needle for the stated technique and preference
• MAXON sutures retain about 75% tensile strength at two weeks, 65% at three weeks, and 50% at four weeks post-implant

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable monofilament suture for general soft tissue closure
• Choosing a sterile suture with needle for ligation procedures
• Stocking sutures for pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur
• Using in peripheral vascular surgery when this suture type and needle configuration are appropriate

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not indicated for use in 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 procedures is this 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.
• Is this suture absorbable? Yes. This is an absorbable MAXON suture. Absorption is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months.
• How long does this 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.
• What needle and suture length come with this SKU? This SKU pairs a 36 inch suture with one 1/2 circle blunt taper point needle.

From Maxon by Covidien.