Covidien Absorbable Suture with Needle Polysorb™ Polyester SS-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Absorbable Suture with Needle Polysorb™ Polyester SS-14 1/4 Circle Spatula Needle Size 6 - 0 Braided

Polysorb absorbable suture with needle is a braided polyester suture paired with double-armed SS-14 spatula needles. It is a fit for buyers who need an absorbable coated suture intended to reduce tissue trauma while supporting wound closure for up to 3 weeks. This version uses size 6-0 suture with an 18 inch length and 10 mm 1/4 circle needles.

Good Fit For

• Surgical settings using spatula needle sutures
• Procedures needing absorbable braided suture support for up to 3 weeks
• Selection needs that call for size 6-0 suture with 10 mm double-armed needles

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyester suture for wound closure workflows that require temporary support
• Coated construction and tight braid are intended to give less trauma to tissue
• Supports wound closure for up to 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 70 days
• Double-armed SS-14 spatula needles with a 1/4 circle shape
• Size 6-0 violet suture in an 18 inch length

Applications and Usage

• Wound closure where an absorbable braided suture is preferred
• Procedures that call for a double-armed spatula needle configuration
• Cases where reduced tissue trauma is a buying consideration
• Workflows that need suture support followed by absorption over 56 to 70 days

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 10 mm.
• This suture uses a spatula needle, so needle type should match the procedure requirement.
• Support is noted for up to 3 weeks; confirm that timeframe fits the intended closure plan.
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product.

FAQ

• How long does this absorbable suture support the wound? Polysorb supports the wound for up to 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 56 to 70 days.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This version uses double-armed SS-14 spatula needles with a 1/4 circle shape and a 10 mm needle length.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 6-0 and 18 inches long.
• Is the suture coated and braided? Yes. This Polysorb suture is coated and braided.

From Polysorb by Covidien.