Covidien Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Novafil™ Polybutester P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Novafil™ Polybutester P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Novafil nonabsorbable suture with needle is a monofilament polybutester surgical suture paired with a P-13 precision reverse cutting needle. It fits buyers who need a nonabsorbable option for procedural settings where needle shape, suture size, and handling characteristics matter. This SKU uses a size 5-0 blue suture with an 18 inch length and a 13 mm 3/8 circle needle.

Good Fit For

• Surgical purchasing where a nonabsorbable monofilament suture is specified
• Teams selecting a 5-0 suture with a 13 mm precision reverse cutting needle
• Procedure trays that require a P-13 3/8 circle needle configuration

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable monofilament suture for procedures that call for lasting wound support
• Polybutester construction elongates elastically under load or tension and returns to its original form when edema recedes
• Less likely to adhere to tissue during re-operative procedures because it is not affected by hydrolysis
• P-13 precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled needle selection for the procedure
• Size 5-0 blue suture helps identify the specific gauge in surgical inventory
• 18 inch suture length with one 13 mm 3/8 circle alloy needle per unit

Applications and Usage

• Stocking surgical sutures by needle type, suture size, and material
• Selecting a nonabsorbable monofilament suture for procedures requiring a reverse cutting needle
• Preparing cases that call for an 18 inch blue 5-0 suture with a 13 mm needle

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Confirm the required needle profile before ordering, as this SKU uses a P-13 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle
• Check the requested suture gauge and length, since this item is size 5-0 and 18 inch long
• This is an uncoated monofilament suture, which may matter if your facility standardizes by suture construction

FAQ

• What kind of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one P-13 precision reverse cutting needle. The needle is a 3/8 circle shape and measures 13 mm.
• What size and length is the suture? The suture is size 5-0 and 18 inch long.
• Is this suture absorbable? No. Novafil is a nonabsorbable suture.
• What material is the suture made from? The suture is made from polybutester and has a monofilament construction.
• Why might a buyer choose Novafil polybutester suture? Novafil polybutester suture elongates elastically under load or tension when wound edema occurs and returns to its original form when edema recedes. It is also not affected by hydrolysis and is less likely to adhere to tissue during re-operative procedures.

From Novafil by Covidien.