Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Polysorb™ Polyester GS -21 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Polysorb™ Polyester GS -21 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Braided

Polysorb absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyester suture attached to a GS-21 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits buyers looking for an absorbable option intended to reduce tissue trauma during wound closure. This SKU uses a size 2-0 suture with a 37 mm needle and an 18 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• Wound closure requiring an absorbable braided suture
• Procedures where a taper point needle is preferred
• Buyers selecting a size 2-0 suture with 37 mm needle length

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyester suture for wound closure needs
• Tight braided construction is noted for less trauma to tissue
• Supports wound up to 3 week for short-term healing support
• Complete mass absorption in 56 to 70 days
• Attached GS-21 1/2 circle taper point alloy needle for controlled suturing
• Size 2-0 suture with 18 inch length and one needle per unit

Applications and Usage

• Closing tissue with an absorbable braided suture
• Procedures needing a 1/2 circle taper point needle
• Workflows that call for wound support up to 3 week

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 37 mm.
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product.
• This SKU uses an undyed suture.
• Absorption timing is 56 to 70 days, which may affect product selection for the intended procedure.

FAQ

• How long does this absorbable suture support the wound? This Polysorb absorbable suture supports the wound up to 3 week.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 70 days.
• What needle style comes attached to this suture? This suture comes with one GS-21 alloy needle in a 1/2 circle taper point shape.
• What size and length is the suture? The suture is size 2-0 and measures 18 inch in length.
• Is the suture dyed? No. This Polysorb suture is undyed.

From Polysorb by Covidien.