Covidien Suture with Needle Polysorb™ Absorbable Coated Violet Suture Braided Polyester Size 0 36 Inch Suture 1-Needle 40 mm Length 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle, 36/BX

Suture with Needle Polysorb™ Absorbable Coated Violet Suture Braided Polyester Size 0 36 Inch Suture 1-Needle 40 mm Length 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle, 36/BX

Polysorb absorbable coated suture with needle is a sterile braided violet suture for wound closure tasks that call for a size 0, 36 inch length, and a taper point needle. Healthcare buyers may choose it when they need an absorbable braided option intended to support the wound up to 3 weeks while helping reduce tissue trauma. This version includes one 40 mm GS-24 needle with a 1/2 circle shape and comes 36 per box.

Good Fit For

• Wound closure requiring an absorbable braided suture
• Setups that specify a size 0, 36 inch suture
• Procedures using a taper point needle
• Facilities purchasing boxed sterile sutures for ongoing use

Key Features

• Absorbable coated braided violet suture for wound closure needs
• Size 0, 36 inch suture supports selection for this specific procedure preference
• One 40 mm GS-24 taper point needle with 1/2 circle shape
• Tight braided construction gives less trauma to the tissue
• Supports wound up to 3 week
• Complete mass absorption in 56 to 70 days

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a sterile absorbable suture for wound closure
• Stocking procedure rooms with size 0 sutures paired with a 40 mm taper point needle
• Meeting preference for a violet braided suture in boxed quantities

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU uses a taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape, so needle configuration should match procedural preference.
• The suture is absorbable, with complete mass absorption in 56 to 70 days.
• Wound support is noted for up to 3 weeks, which may matter when choosing among absorbable suture options.

FAQ

• What size and length is this suture? This Polysorb suture is size 0 and 36 inch long.
• What needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one GS-24 needle that is 40 mm long, 1/2 circle, and taper point.
• Is this suture sterile? Yes. This Polysorb suture is sterile.
• How long does the suture support the wound? The product details state that this suture supports the wound up to 3 weeks.
• How long does absorption take? The product details state complete mass absorption in 56 to 70 days.

From Polysorb by Covidien.